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January 14, 2025 2:01 PM

Maha Kumbh 2025: 13.8 million devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti

The first 'Amrit Snan' (royal bath) of the Maha Kumbh Mela witnessed 13.8 million devotees taking a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj by 10:30 am on Tuesday, according to officials. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the event as ...

January 13, 2025 12:41 PM

Maha Kumbh 2025: Brands flood market with Rs 2,000-crore ad surge as 45 crore devotees gather

The Maha Kumbh 2025, poised to be the largest mass gathering in the world, is set to attract a staggering 45 crore devotees. This monumental event has caught the attention of brands across industries, eager to capitalise on the unprecedented scale by...

January 13, 2025 12:07 PM

Northern India Celebrates Lohri honoring tradition and community spirit

As Northern India, particularly the states of Haryana and Punjab, experiences a cold wave, the region is celebrating the harvest festival of Lohri on Monday. Lohri, a festival of gratitude, is observed to honoUr Lord Surya, the Sun God, for providing...

January 13, 2025 10:27 AM

President Murmu extends warm wishes on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu

President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to citizens across the nation and abroad on the joyous occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu. In her message, the President highlighted the significance of these festivals...

January 10, 2025 3:07 PM

SC declines to intervene in clubbing suits on Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed its reluctance to interfere with the Allahabad High Court's order consolidating all suits related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Just...

January 9, 2025 4:50 PM

10,000 special guests to attend Republic Day Parade in New Delhi

In an effort to enhance public participation in national events, around 10,000 special guests have been invited to witness the 76th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on January 26, according to a press release by the Ministry of Defenc...

January 9, 2025 3:01 PM

Democracy ingrained in our lives: PM Modi at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention on Thursday in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, lauding the Indian diaspora as the nation's "ambassadors to the world." Highlighting India's democratic ethos, he said, "I...

January 8, 2025 5:42 PM

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav launches special song for Mahakumbh 2025

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav on Wednesday unveiled a special song created by All India Radio and Doordarshan, dedicated to the upcoming Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. The song is expected to serve as an anthem for the e...

January 2, 2025 8:10 PM

Telecom services strengthened for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is working closely with telecom service providers to enhance communication infrastructure for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Preparations are aimed at ensuring uninterrupted c...

January 2, 2025 3:11 PM

Maha Kumbh 2025: A spiritual odyssey awaits in Prayagraj

As the stage is set for the grandeur of the Maha Kumbh festival in 2025, Prayagraj, the sacred city where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers converge, is poised to become the epicenter of devotion, meditation, and spiritual awakenin...

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