Ayodhya: An Argentine researcher studying the Ramayana and two Russians in pursuit of a spiritual experience were among the many foreigners drawn to Ayodhya’s Deepotsav celebrations, as the temple town showcased its spiritual and cultural heritage through colourful fireworks and an indigenous drone show that recreated scenes from the epic on Saturday night. Branco from…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, and the two leaders exchanged Diwali greetings. Modi visited the vice president’s residence, where he was warmly received by Radhakrishnan. “Met Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji and exchanged Diwali greetings,” Modi said in a post on X. The vice president…
New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday lashed out at Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi for her remarks against it and the Modi government, asking her to remove “Italian lenses” to see India’s all-round progress in the past 12 years. The party also decried Gandhi for “justifying” the imposition of Emergency on June 25, 1975,…
Aranghata (WB): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari promised that the process of granting citizenship to all eligible applicants under the CAA would be completed by December 31, alleging that the previous TMC government failed to facilitate its implementation, leaving thousands of applications pending. Inaugurating a Kali Puja pandal at Aranghata in Nadia district on…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed Diwali greetings to people and said the festival celebrates the eternal victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil and hope over despair. Modi hoped that this festive season inspires everyone to spread kindness, embrace positivity and work towards a brighter future. “Dear fellow citizen, warm…
Nagpur: Former Maharashtra Home Minister and senior NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh on Friday asserted there was no question of a merger between the rival Nationalist Congress Party factions, but added anyone who wish to join his outfit was welcome. The ruling NCP’s Maharashtra president Sunil Tatkare earlier said the merger of the two factions…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state government will bring to the notice of the Supreme Court and Gauhati High Court threats by a group to gherao his residence if bail is granted to two prime accused in the Zubeen Garg death case. Addressing a press conference here, the chief…
Mumbai: Amid a viral video of Praful Patel visiting NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar at a hospital and discussing a possible meeting after November 10, ruling NCP’s Maharashtra president Sunil Tatkare said the merger of two factions would have happened in February this year if Ajit Pawar were alive. The two developments once again triggered…
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday imposed stage three measures in Delhi-NCR under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). According to the commission, Delhi’s AQI stood at 382 in the ‘very poor’ category on Thursday at 4 pm. In its daily bulletin, IITM-Pune said, “Air quality is likely to be…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav urged organisers and sponsors of religious programmes to stay away from controversial preachers, saying those making objectionable remarks about Hindu deities could create social discord and damage the reputation of those inviting them. Yadav’s remarks came amid a controversy over statements by Bageshwar Dham head priest Dhirendra Shastri concerning…
