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Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated today with great grandeur and enthusiasm across the country. The day holds an immense religious significance. A large number of devotees flocked to famous pandals and temples from Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu.A large number of pilgrims gathered at the renowned lalbaugcha raja pandal in Mumbai, amidst spirited chants of “Ganpati … Read more

The court had criticised the Mumbai Police for failing to register an FIR despite the investigation continuing for nearly six years NEW DELHI: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday registered an FIR in connection with the death of Disha Salian, former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, days after the Bombay high court … Read more

The installation comes as Tamil Nadu celebrates Vinayaka Chaturthi NEW DELHI: Chennai witnessed a unique Ganesh Chaturthi celebration as Vijay-themed Vinayagar (Ganesha) idols were installed in RK Nagar, with the statues drawing inspiration from the Tamil Nadu chief minister’s popular film Ghilli.Visuals from the area showed idols modelled on characters and scenes associated with the … Read more

“Two ancient languages, still very much alive today,” Reuven Azar. NEW DELHI: Israel on Monday wished India a happy Hindi Diwas, calling Hindi an “ancient language” that is “still very much alive today”.“Two ancient languages, still very much alive today. Israel would like to wish everyone हिंदी दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकमनाएं!,” Reuven Azar, Israel’s ambassador … Read more

Senior Congress leader said: “They kept calling him ‘Pappu’, but now he has become everyone’s ‘Papa’.” NEW DELHI: The BJP and the Congress, two arch political rivals, sparred over Rahul Gandhi’s student-outreach event, “Chhatron Ki Goonj”, with Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav dubbing it “Jhooth Ki Goonj” (echo of lies).Striking a combative note over … Read more

“As India leads, the world listens,” Rajnath Singh posted on X. NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh Monday hailed New Delhi Brics declaration passed unanimosly, saying the unison adaptation was an “statement of India’s growing global influence” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Calling “inclusive and human-centric approach” an hallmark of the summit, the defence minister laid … Read more

Mumbai: Union home minister Amit Shah said Sunday that all 21 NDA-governed states would implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before 2029.“Triple talaq has been abolished, giving Muslim women equal rights. We have introduced UCC in several states and I am confident that in the 21 BJP-NDA-governed states, we will introduce UCC before 2029,” he … Read more

NEW DELHI: The Ladakh outfits in talks with the home ministry on safeguards for the Union territory (UT) have been asked to submit a draft proposal addressing seven questions on the larger governance structure for Ladakh, including the division of powers and functions between the proposed UT-level body and the seven district councils.Sources involved in … Read more

New Delhi: Congress Sunday accused PM Modi of “calibrated capitulation” before China, claiming the trade deficit with the neighbour has ballooned to unprecedented levels.A day after the meeting between President Xi Jinping and Modi, AICC spokesman Jairam Ramesh asked four questions to the PM, ranging from his statement giving a “clean chit” to China after … Read more

New Delhi: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Brics members to expand trade in national currencies to reduce dependence on existing financial and trade systems, as he slammed the West for imposing unilateral sanctions and for “crimes and genocide” against people of Iran and Gaza.With Iran bearing the brunt of sanctions, which have worsened the … Read more