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Gold Rate in India Outlook: US shutdown fears, tariff uncertainty, weak Indian currency valuations, and strong festive season demand are among the key factors fuelling the gold price record rally. After witnessing their best-ever monthly gain in September in 14 years, gold prices will remain highly volatile on Wednesday, October 1. Uncertainty around the US government shutdown will push global investors towards gold. The US government funding is at stake and may collapse by the end of Tuesday i ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has decided to shift the venue of their Dussehra rally from Azad Maidan, which is muck-ridden, to NESCO in Goregaon East. The Shiv Sena (UBT) has chosen to hold its Dussehra rally on Thursday at Shivaji Park, which is also waterlogged due to recent rains. This year's rally is crucial as both parties prepare for a showdown in the upcoming Mumbai civic polls. Speaking at a press conference, Shinde said he had shifted the venue to NESCO, which will only be atten ...Read More >
New Delhi: The monsoon officially withdrew from the Delhi region on Sept 24. Or did it? Six day later on Tuesday, the city saw high-intensity rainfall that caught people unawares. And what is more, weather analysts expect more rain in the coming days. The base weather station at Safdarjung logged 37.8mm of rainfall until 5.30pm on Tuesday, which will be included in Oct's data, thus taking the month's net rainfall past its monthly average of 15.1mm. Ayanagar in south-west Delhi recorded 71.2mm, w ...Read More >
Jaipur: At least a dozen NSUI functionaries were detained, and several were lathi charged when they protested a 'Shastra Puja' ahead of Dussehra celebrations at the University of Rajasthan Tuesday evening. The program was organised by ABVP, where senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Nimbaram was scheduled to attend as the chief guest. As part of the protest, functionaries from both organisations clashed as police lathi-charged them in pouring rain. Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Haryana has closed this monsoon season with its highest rainfall in three years. It has recorded a 70% surplus over the long-term average, according to IMD data.At 129.2 mm against a normal of 77.2 mm, 2025 stands out not just for the statewide numbers but also for the intensity of Sept showers that tipped the balance. In 2023, rainfall stood at 43mm (-44%) while in 2024, it was 105.7mm (37%). Officials at the meteorological centre noted that the late-season bursts were unusual. An IMD ...Read More >
Jaipur: The sudden heavy downpour Tuesday evening disrupted cultural programmes at Durga Puja pandals and ruined the efforts and investments of artisans making Ravana effigies.Artisans from distant towns had come to work in Jaipur for the past two months on hundreds of Ravana effigies. With Dussehra just two days away, the unexpected rain submerged their workspaces, washing away their hard work and hopes for good earnings.Meanwhile, several Durga Puja pandals saw evening programmes curtailed or ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh administration has issued strict guidelines for sale and use of firecrackers during upcoming festivals, including Dussehra, Diwali, and Gurpurb. In an official order released by deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, only green crackers certified by CSIR-NEERI will be permitted, in accordance with directives of the Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal (NGT).The use of firecrackers on Dussehra will be allowed only during effigy burning. For Diwali, firecrackers c ...Read More >
Panaji: With 10 arms, riding on a lion and a force of nature, comes Maa Durga every year to people's doorsteps, ushering in a sense of community, celebration, and culture. For the next five days, she is a mother, a companion, and a symbol of strength. While Durga puja is celebrated with thunderous pomp and glory in West Bengal, a glimpse of that energy can be seen here in the Durga puja festival in Panaji, a tradition started by the Bengal Cultural Association (BCA)."We started this tradition in ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister Suresh Gopi stirred controversy on Tuesday by claiming that those elected by "corpses" are now serving the state. Speaking at a neighbourhood meet called "Kalungu" in Idukki district, he alleged that cadavers from 25 years ago had cast votes in Kerala elections. Media reports have previously highlighted incidents of deceased voters being listed as active in Kerala's voter list, he said, while indirectly referring to the accusations of "scientific rigging " aga ...Read More >
Jaipur, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) Shri Vijayadashami celebrations were held on Tuesday evening at the Rajasthan University campus, marking the beginning of the Sangh's centenary year. Around 600 students, women, teachers, and volunteers attended the programme, which concluded with enthusiasm despite adverse weather conditions. The event began at 5 p.m., but heavy rain forced participants to sit through difficult conditions for nearly an hour. Still, the at ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 30 (ANI): This time, the 91st year of Durga Puja at Mudi Ali Club in Kolkata has emphasised the theme of 'Atmashuddhi', which means 'self-purification'. The club highlighted the use of natural elements, such as clay and terracotta, in the pandal's construction, symbolising purity and cultural heritage. Also Read | Sushant Singh Rajput's Death Case: Bombay High Court Directs NCB to Return Bollywood Actress Rhea Chakraborty's Passport. Shantanu Banerjee, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): India's thrust is for Self-Reliance (Atmanirbhar) to secure our supply chains; Self-Confidence (Atmavishwas) to aim for big goals; and Self-Protection (Atmaraksha) to protect the interests of India, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday. According to an official release from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, delivering the address at the Curtain Raiser event for the 30th CII Partnership Summit in New Delhi, the Minister ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Responding to scathing attacks against him by Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that he is ready to engage an open debate with the Union Minister. "Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy is indulging only in hit-and-run politics against me. There must be an end to this. Let the media provide a suitable platform. I am ready to hold an open debate with Kumaraswamy," Shiva ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 30: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said that the party's customary Dussehra rally will be held this year in Mumbai, but added that, considering the flood situation in Vidarbha, Marathwada, and North Maharashtra, Shiv Sainiks from those areas have been asked not to come here; instead, help farmers. He stated that a major crisis has befallen the farmers of the state, and it is the responsibility of the government to wipe their tears. He told reporters ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday participated in the Durga Puja celebrations in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park (CR Park) on the occasion of Maha Ashtami. During his visit to CR Park, the Prime Minister visited the Kali Bari temple and offered prayers. Following this, Prime Minister Modi went to the Durga Puja pandal set up at the Kali Mandir by the CR Park Durga Pooja Cooperative Society and paid obeisance to Maa Durga. He also performed 'aarti' of Maa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Tuesday lashed out at the Siddaramaiah government over the price hike for Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses ahead of the upcoming Dasara festival, accusing the state government of possessing an anti-Hindu mindset. The Congress government in Karnataka is a Khata khat loot and jhooth government. It only taxes and increases prices. It has an anti-Hindu mindset. At ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: With Jumboo Savari, the grand finale of Dasara festivities to be held on Oct. 2 and almost all roads in city illuminated with colourful lights, besides hosting cultural events, Flower Shows, Food Mela and Dasara exhibition attracting tourists to city, many prominent roads in the heart of city are witnessing traffic jams since Saturday. The city, especially in the evenings is crowded by tourists to see the illuminated roads and circles, one of the major attractions of Dasara festi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the Durga Puja Pandal in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park (CR Park) area on the occasion of Maha Ashtami on Tuesday evening. Upon visit, the Prime Minister will offer prayers at the Durga Puja Pandal set up at the Kali Mandir by the CR Park Durga Pooja Cooperative Society. However, CR Park Durga Pooja Cooperative Society Secretary, Vivek Bhattacharya, said that the development is not confirmed, but a VVIP movement ...Read More >
The festival of Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, will be celebrated on Thursday, October 2, 2025, across the country. The clarification comes after confusion over whether the festival falls on October 1 or October 2 this year. According to the Hindu Panchang, the Dashami tithi begins on October 1 at 7:01 PM and ends on October 2 at 7:10 PM. Since the major portion of the tithi and the auspicious timings fall on October 2, the festival will be observed that day. As per astrologers, the Vi ...Read More >
Kolkata, along with West Midnapore, Jhargram, Howrah, Nadia, Murshidabad and Birbhum, is also likely to be hit by heavy rain, with estimates between 7 cm and 11 cm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe weather alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple districts of West Bengal, with the downpour expected to peak on October 2 - the day of Dashami, which marks the climactic end of the Durga Puja celebrations. According to a report by The Indian Expre ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 30 (PTI) Actor Varun Dhawan says the box office clash between his upcoming film "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari" and "Kantara: Chapter 1" was unavoidable and he is confident that both the films are different and will do "big business". Both "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari" and "Kantara: Chapter 1" are releasing on October 2. Varun stars in Shashank Khaitan film alongside Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf in the main cast. "Sunny..." was initially slated to release in Ap ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sept 30 (UNI) Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Tuesday performed Ayudha Puja and Vahana Puja at Raj Bhavan as part of the traditional Dasara celebrations. The Governor offered Ayudha Puja to the weapons of security personnel and performed Vahana Puja to all vehicles in the Raj Bhavan premises. The rituals were held near the temple inside the Raj Bhavan. Senior officers and staff members joined the Governor in the special puja ceremonies. On the occasion, the Governor extended ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday assured help to farmers who have been affected due to flooding in the Marathwada and other regions of the state, owing to heavy downpour. Shinde stated that the Mahayuti government has begun providing financial assistance of Rs 10,000 in cash, along with rice and wheat, to those in need of essential items in the flood-affected regions. Reiterating the state government's stance to suppor ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday assured help to farmers who have been affected due to flooding in the Marathwada and other regions of the state, owing to heavy downpour. Shinde stated that the Mahayuti government has begun providing financial assistance of Rs 10,000 in cash, along with rice and wheat, to those in need of essential items in the flood-affected regions. Reiterating the state government stance to support ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe weather alert for southern West Bengal, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall on October 2, the day of Bijoya Dashami. The rain is expected to disrupt the traditional Durga Puja immersion processions in Kolkata and other districts, potentially worsening ongoing waterlogging and traffic congestion. The IMD reports that a low-pressure area is set to form over the central Bay of Bengal by October 1. This system is likely to intensify ...Read More >
Karur (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 30 (ANI): An eight-member NDA-BJP leaders' delegation has reached Karur, where a stampede on September 27, during a public event of TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) chief and actor Vijay, claimed 40 lives. BJP MPs Hema Malini, Aparajita Sarangi, Anurag Thakur and other members of the delegation inspect the site in Karur on Tuesday where the stampede broke out. Also Read | Rains on Dussehra? Fresh Spell of Rainfall Set To Dampen Dussehra 2025 Celebrations Acr ...Read More >
Karur (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 30 (ANI): Congress General Secretary (Organisation) and MP KC Venugopal on Tuesday inspected the spot in Karur where a stampede broke out during a public event of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay that claimed 41 lives. Venugopal was briefed regarding the incident and the current situation in Karur. Also Read | Rains on Dussehra? Fresh Spell of Rainfall Set To Dampen Dussehra 2025 Celebrations Across Central India As IMD Warns of Showers ...Read More >
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: As the festive spirit builds across the state, families are preparing their homes for Dussehra with vibrant decor, pujas, and gatherings. While lighting diyas, cooking festive meals, and hosting loved ones bring joy, these activities can also contribute to rising indoor pollution, especially in urban homes. This year, Dussehra offers on electronics are helping families make smarter, health-focused choices. Many are opting to buy air purifiers on ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actor Varun Dhawan, on Tuesday, took to social media to share a glimpse of his Durga Ashtami celebrations. Taking to Instagram, the 'Bawaal' actor shared a few photos in which he is seen sitting on the floor with a group of kids. In the first image, Varun is seen posing happily with them after the Kanjak Puja. He is also seen enjoying halwa and puri prasad along with the children. Sharing the images, the actor simply wrote, "Happy Durga Ashtami #bestmeal." Meanwhile, Varun is currently ...Read More >
New Delhi: Some parts of the national capital and adjoining cities received light rainfall on Tuesday morning, bringing much needed respite from the hot and sultry weather conditions. The IMD has forecast light rainfall in the region during the day. As per IMD, the minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 28.7 degrees Celsius, which is 5.4 notches above normal. Meanwhile, the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 35 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. The rainfall was accompanied by thunde ...Read More >
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