Srinagar: In an encounter on Saturday in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir, two unidentified terrorists were killed while clashes continued between security forces and militants holed up in downtown Srinagar. Officials reported that the militants were neutralized in the Larnoo forest area of Shangus, with their identities expected to be confirmed after the operation.
Rohit Bal, a renowned Indian fashion designer, passed away on Friday at a hospital in South Delhi due to a heart attack, according to Sunil Sethi, president of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). He was 63 years old. Bal had been hospitalized in December of the previous year in the ICU of a.
Kolkata: Following the celebration of Kali Puja and Diwali, the city has reported a significant increase in air and noise pollution due to the widespread use of firecrackers, officials stated on Friday. The festivities prompted residents to set off fireworks starting Thursday night, leading to concerning air quality levels. Monitoring stations across Kolkata recorded the.
A 40-year-old man and his teenage nephew were killed, while his 10-year-old son was injured after two armed assailants opened fire outside their home in the Farsh Bazar area of Shahdara, Delhi, on Thursday, according to authorities. The victims, identified as Akash Sharma, also known as Chottu, and his 16-year-old nephew Rishabh Sharma, were celebrating.
Devotees and tourists from 100 countries are expected to attend the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, scheduled from January 13 to February 26, 2025, according to Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. He stated that around 450 million people will visit the event, with 1.5 to 2 million foreigners among them. Speaking to the media,.
Bhulai Bhai, the oldest member of the BJP and a two-time MLA from the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, has passed away at the age of 111 after a prolonged illness. He gained attention during the Covid-19 pandemic when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inquired about his health. Known as Shri Narayan, Bhulai Bhai had been receiving oxygen.
On Thursday, the Indian and Chinese armies exchanged sweets and greetings at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point in Eastern Ladakh to celebrate Diwali. This event occurs amid the ongoing disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the disengagement process is.
Sheikh Bashir Ahmad, a senior leader of the newly-elected Omar Abdullah-led National Conference (NC) government in Jammu and Kashmir, criticized the Union Territory (UT) Foundation Day, labeling it a day of “humiliation” for the people of J&K and announced the party’s decision to boycott the celebration. He began by extending Diwali wishes to everyone in.
Ayodhya: A day after the Deepotsav celebrations, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath started his Thursday with a visit to Hanumangarhi, where he offered prayers to Bajrangbali. Following the rituals at Hanumangarhi, he made his way to Ramjanmabhoomi, where he prayed to Lord Ram Lala for the well-being and happiness of the people. Later, the.
With the festive mood in the air, Panaji in Goa celebrated Diwali by burning the effigy of the demon Narakasura. This event took place on Thursday as part of a tradition that honors Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon king, Narakasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the welcoming of the new lunar.
In a significant move ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Congress leader Ravi Raja has announced his resignation from the party and his intent to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday. Raja, who has served as the leader of the Opposition in the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai for over 44 years, expressed.
