Sambhal (UP): A 51-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram is nearing completion in Chaudasi, a town in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district, and is likely to be unveiled by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in February, officials said. The statue, being built at Ram Bagh Dham’s Ramlila Ground, will feature the Hindu god holding a bow in one…
New Delhi: “The Greatest Rivalry – India vs Pakistan”, a documentary series on the cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan, is set to premiere on Netflix on February 7, the streaming platform announced on Monday. According to a press release, the series aims to explore “the drama, passion and high-stakes intensity of this rivalry on…
New Delhi: The Army Day Parade this year will see the participation of an all-girl marching contingent from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and the showcasing of four thematic tableaux, including one based on the force’s Mission Olympics Wing. An all-women Agniveer contingent from the Corps of Military Police (CMP), Centre and School at Bengaluru,…
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in the Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir which will make the tourist resort accessible round the year. After inaugurating the Rs 2,700 crore project, the prime minister went inside the tunnel and interacted with the project officials. He also met the…
New Delhi: The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is sensitive but stable, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday. Addressing a press conference ahead of the Army Day, Gen Dwivedi said there is still a degree of standoff in the region and efforts are needed to restore trust between the Indian…
New Delhi: As Maha Kumbh began in the holy city of Prayagraj on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as a very special day for those who cherish Indian values and culture, saying the massive religious event embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage. “A very special day for crores of people who cherish Bharatiya values…
Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): The Maha Kumbh Mela commenced at Sangam — the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers — on Monday with more than 40 lakh people from different walks of life taking the first holy dip. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that the Maha Kumbh to be held…
Los Angeles: Firefighters on Sunday struggled to contain massive wildfires around Los Angeles as strong winds drove the flames toward previously unaffected neighborhoods, threatening some of the city’s iconic landmarks. At least 16 people were confirmed dead. from the fires that have ripped through the city, leaving communities in ruins and testing the mettle of…
Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): A helicopter joyride of Maha Kumbh has now been slashed by more than half to Rs 1,296 per person, according to an official statement. Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh in a statement said the 7–8 minute helicopter ride will begin on January 13. “Helicopter joyride of Maha Kumbh will now cost…
Lucknow: Nearly 50 lakh devotees took a dip at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Mahakumbh Nagar on Sunday, a day ahead of the first bathing festival, Paush Purnima, authorities said. Men, women, elderly individuals, children, and a large number of saints and seers converged at the Sangam to perform…
