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November 7, 2024 5:55 PM

PM Modi extends heartfelt greetings to the nation on Chhath Puja

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the nation on Thursday in celebration of Chhath Puja, wishing for happiness, prosperity, and good fortune for all. "My best wishes to all of you on the holy occasion of Chhath Sandhya Arghya. M...

November 7, 2024 3:21 PM

Emergency preparedness in place for Mahakumbh, NDRF and SDRF teams to run campaigns along with health workers

The Uttar Pradesh government has ramped up preparations to ensure a secure and successful Mahakumbh 2025, mobilizing National and State Disaster Response Forces (NDRF and SDRF) alongside healthcare teams for comprehensive emergency preparedness. Reco...

November 6, 2024 4:20 PM

Swiss ‘burqa ban’ to take effect from 2025

A contentious Swiss prohibition on facial coverings in public spaces widely known as the "burqa ban" will take effect on Jan. 1, the government said on Wednesday. Narrowly passed in a 2021 referendum in neutral Switzerland, and condemned by Muslim a...

November 6, 2024 12:14 AM

Bihar’s nightingale Sharda Sinha passes away at 72

Legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha, fondly known as the "Nightingale of Bihar," passed away at the age of 72 on Tuesday evening. She breathed her last at 9:20 PM at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. According to AIIMS ...

November 5, 2024 6:51 PM

Islamic Leaders Present 9-Point Demand, Including Prevention of Saad Kandhalvi’s Entry into Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, the Islamic Conference at Dhaka's historic Suhrawardy Udyan has concluded with the announcement of a nine-point demand, which includes the prevention of Saad Kandhalvi's entry into the country. Thousands of people, primarily madrasah t...

November 5, 2024 12:33 PM

Chhath Puja begins as devotees gather across northern India, Nepal for four-day festival

The four-day Chhath Puja, an annual festival celebrated in northern and eastern India as well as in Nepal, began on Tuesday. The first day, known as Nahay Khay, marks the beginning of the festival with a cleansing ritual in preparation for the days ...

November 4, 2024 9:45 PM

PM Modi strongly condemns “deliberate attack” on Hindu temple in Canada

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada, expressing his dismay over "cowardly attempts" to intimidate Indian diplomats. PM Modi said that New Delhi expects Canada to ensure justice a...

November 1, 2024 8:25 PM

Annapurna base camp welcomes record-breaking number of visitors in past two weeks

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), located at the base of Annapurna-I, has witnessed a record-breaking influx of tourists following this year’s Dashain festival. Many domestic tourists have flocked to ABC in Nepal's Myagdi district during the festive seaso...

November 1, 2024 6:16 PM

Grand celebration of Ramayana in UK draws large crowd

The London Ram Leela, held on October 26 and 27, captivated audiences with a vibrant rendition of the Ramayana, featuring grand performances, music, and dazzling visuals that brought the ancient epic to life. Organized by Sutton Friends, the event t...

October 30, 2024 10:15 PM

Deepotsav 2024: Ayodhya sets two Guinness World Records with over 25 lakh diyas and mass diya rotation

Ayodhya created history during the grand 'Deepotsav 2024' celebrations by setting two Guinness World Records on Wednesday evening. The district administration, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, illuminated the banks of the S...

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