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February 21, 2025 12:02 PM

Dalai Lama returns to Dharamsala after winter sojourn in south India

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, returned to his home in Dharamsala on Friday after a month-and-a-half winter sojourn in southern India, his aides confirmed. During his visit, he led prayer services, performed ordinations for 303 monks, and ...

February 21, 2025 10:53 AM

Indian Railways gears up for Maha Kumbh Mela rush

Indian Railways is strengthening crowd management and safety measures to handle the surge in passenger traffic during the final week of the Maha Kumbh Mela. To prevent overcrowding and ensure passenger safety, in the wake of the recent stampede inci...

February 20, 2025 9:12 PM

Rekha Gupta begins tenure as Delhi CM with Yamuna Aarti, Cabinet members join ceremony

On her first day as Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, along with her newly inducted cabinet members and Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, attended the evening aarti at Vasudev Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna. Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar ...

February 20, 2025 11:49 AM

President Murmu extends greetings on statehood day of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended greetings on the occasion of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram's statehood day. In a post on X, she praised both states for their "extraordinary natural heritage and cultural traditions." "Blessed by Mother...

February 19, 2025 4:19 PM

Akashvani concludes ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat,’ celebrating India’s classical music heritage

All India Radio, also known as Akashvani, has successfully wrapped up its 15-episode classical music series, Har Kanthh Mein Bharat. Launched on February 2 to coincide with Basant Panchami, the series ran until February 16, airing daily at 9:30 am fr...

February 18, 2025 11:36 PM

Vatican cancels pope’s weekend engagements as he battles ‘complex’ infection

Pope Francis, who is spending his fifth day in hospital for what doctors described as a "complex" respiratory infection, will not take part in this weekend's Holy Year events, the Vatican said on Tuesday. The 88-year-old pontiff has been suffering f...

February 18, 2025 11:49 AM

BAPS Hindu Mandir Marks First Anniversary with Grand Celebration in Abu Dhabi

The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi celebrated its first anniversary with a grand event, aligning with the UAE’s Year of Community. The occasion brought together UAE leadership, community figures, and thousands of devotees in a tribute to a year of ...

February 18, 2025 11:48 AM

Beautiful experience: Devotees praise seamless arrangements at Maha Kumbh 2025

As the holy city of Prayagraj prepares for the final stages of the ongoing Maha Kumbh, the air is filled with devotion and excitement. Despite the massive influx of devotees, the spirit of faith, enthusiasm, and devotion continues to rise, with pe...

February 16, 2025 6:53 PM

River systems similar to blood vessels of our body, says UP CM at ‘Faith of Kumbh’ conclave

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that more than 52 crore devotees have taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela. This has been the largest congregation in human history for a religious event...

February 14, 2025 5:23 PM

Maha Kumbh: 300 sanitation workers set Guinness World Record

In a remarkable achievement, 300 sanitation workers at Maha Kumbh 2025 have secured a Guinness World Record for the first-ever coordinated river cleaning effort. This historic feat took place across multiple Ganga sectors during the festival. Accor...

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