NEW DELHI: The Railways is set to operate 6,556 special trains in a bid to facilitate smooth travel for passengers during Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja from October 1 to November 30.For Diwali and Chhath Puja, an extra 12,500 coaches will be made available to enhance comfort and accessibility for travelers.Last year there were…
NEW DELHI: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday expressed his willingness to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir with the support of Mehbooba Mufti‘s People’s Democratic Party. However, he added that the initiative should be from the other side.When asked whether the National Conference-Congress alliance would seek support from the PDP if necessary,…
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath (File Image) NEW DELHI: Amidst the ongoing controversy over priest Yati Narsinghanand’s remark against the Prophet, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that derogatory remarks against deities, great men, or saints of any religion or sect will not be tolerated, and those engaging in such behavior will…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Monday condoled and announced Rs 5 lakh financial aid for the families of those who died during the Indian Air Force‘s air show in Chennai and said that the situation was a result of excess heat and other medical reasons.“I was in pain and grief knowing…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video on Sunday capturing some “memorable moments” from his ride on the Mumbai Metro. The video features the Prime Minister interacting with various commuters, including youth, workers, and others during his metro journey.In his post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Memorable moments from the Mumbai Metro. Here…
NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the final results of the assembly elections in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and the state of Haryana, scheduled for October 8, Tuesday. This election is particularly significant as it represents the first in a decade and the first since the abrogation of Article 370 in…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Goddess Durga by penning a special Garba song as a tribute to the divine feminine energy celebrated during Navratri. Titled “Aavati Kalay,” the Garba song reflects the power and grace of Maa Durga, resonating with the spirit of devotion and joy that defines the…
NEW DELHI: Union Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday accused Congress of treating Muslims as mere vote bank and warned Hindus and others not to fall victim to the party’s “divide and rule policies”.Rijiju shared a snippet of his interview with news agency IANS and said,” My warning to the Muslims: Do not become…
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the 36th All India Advocates’ Cricket Tournament at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday. During the event, CM Yogi was seen playing cricket and engaging with the participants. Addressing the gathered advocates, he highlighted the importance of teamwork in sports and said, “Sports instil…
DHAKA: Amid concerns over security during Durga Puja, 40 eminent citizens of Bangladesh have urged the govt to take steps to ensure the Hindu community can celebrate its biggest festival peacefully. This year, Durga Puja is likely to be celebrated at 32,460 mandaps across Bangladesh.“We want to believe that the govt will take measures as…
