Bali Maharaj Temple is situated near Panchavati near Nashik in Maharashtra and is arguably the only shrine dedicated to Bali in Maharashtra. Today is Bali Pratipada, a day to honor King Bali. Bali Puja, also known as Bali Pratipada, is performed on the first day of Kartik Pratipada. Because of the boon conferred by the…
New Delhi: India on Saturday slammed Canada for naming it in the list of countries considered cyberthreat “adversaries”, describing the “categorization” as another example of the Canadian strategy to “attack” the country. The National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025-2026 report issued by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Canada’s technical authority on cyber security, alleged that…
Mumbai: Shubman Gill believes that revisiting all the technical work that he did before the five-Test series against England earlier this year helped him find his bearings during an impressive knock of 90 on a rank turner that has put India in an advantageous position against New Zealand in the third and final Test here…
Kozhikode/Chennai: Deploring that many north Indian states lacked a film industry of their own to protect their identity and cultural ethos, as the south does, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday said if states failed to protect their own languages, then Hindi will take over and erode their identities. This was the…
Srinagar: A top Pakistani commander of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) who was active in the Valley for several years was killed and four security personnel were injured in an encounter in the Khanyar area here on Saturday, officials said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the densely populated locality of Khanyar…
Every woman in our country celebrates Bhai Dooj to show her support and compassion for her brother. On this day, all the sisters pray to God for the happiness of their brother’s life. It is widely believed because Yamuna got a promise from her brother Yamraj that only by celebrating Bhai Dooj can one get…
Hyderabad: The city-based Hare Krishna Golden Temple here came alive on Saturday with the auspicious celebrations of Govardhana Puja and Karthika Deepotsavam, two significant Hindu festivals. Devotees and visitors gathered in large numbers to honour these traditions, experiencing a day filled with vibrant rituals, offerings, and devotion. The event’s highlight was the grand “Annakuta” –…
Mumbai: New Zealand reached 171 for nine at stumps in their second innings on day two of the third Test against India here on Saturday. Will Young (51 off 100) is top-scored for New Zealand. The visitors lead India by 143 runs and the Test match will likely end by the second session of the…
Vennelapalem (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday launched a mission to achieve pothole-free roads in the state here, for Rs. 861 crore. Kickstarting the state-wide mission from Vennelapalem village in Anakapalli district, the Chief Minister personally repaired a pothole by filling it with mortar. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha was among…
New Delhi: India’s non-playing Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal on Saturday clarified that his “shut-up” remark was meant for a few “agenda-driven” people consistently targeting him and was not directed at the country’s tennis community as has been projected. In a free-wheeling interview with PTI, Rajpal said that people questioning his credentials as Davis Cup…
