Women celebrate 'Sindoor Khela' in Delhi, Bengal, Tripura on Vijaya Dashami

IANS | October 21, 2026 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Women across Delhi, West Bengal and Tripura celebrated the traditional Sindoor Khela ritual on Wednesday on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami, marking the culmination of Durga Puja. Women applied vermilion to each other’s foreheads and cheeks and offered prayers to Goddess Durga, seeking Her blessings and protection for everyone.

‘May every life be enriched with happiness, prosperity, and success’: PM Modi on Vijayadashami

IANS | October 20, 2026 8:40 AM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended heartfelt greetings to the people on the occasion of Vijayadashami, wishing happiness, prosperity and success for everyone.

Respect Constitution, follow democratic process, says Ramdev amid 'regime change' row

IANS | October 19, 2026 10:27 AM

Haridwar, Oct 19 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Monday said that all political activities and demands for change in the country must remain within the framework of the Constitution and democracy, asserting that disregarding constitutional institutions and processes amounts to anarchy.

‘May the blessings of Maa Mahagauri brighten everyone’s future’: PM Modi

IANS | October 19, 2026 8:43 AM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to people on the occasion of Navratri, invoking the blessings of Goddess Mahagauri and expressing hope for everyone’s bright future, fame and prosperity.

Navratri Day-9: Devotees throng temples across nation, seek blessings of Goddess Durga

IANS | October 19, 2026 8:02 AM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Devotees across the country thronged prominent temples on the ninth day of Sharadiya Navratri to offer prayers to Goddess Durga and seek blessings for prosperity, happiness and the well-being of their families.

Chhattisgarh: Notebooks and pens used in Durga Pandal to be distributed among children

IANS | October 18, 2026 5:17 PM

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Oct 18 (IANS) Showcasing a unique blend of devotion and education, a Durga Puja Association in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur has crafted a pandal using stationery items. Interestingly, a host of stationery items have been used to decorate the pandal with a purpose.

‘May strength, courage and positive energy infuse every life’: PM Modi offers prayer to Maa Katyayani on Navratri Day-6

IANS | October 16, 2026 8:27 AM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the sixth day of Navratri, offering prayers to Maa Katyayani and expressing hope that her blessings would bring boundless strength, courage and positive energy into everyone's lives.

India hands over replica of 9th-century Nalanda Copper Plate to Jakarta institute

IANS | October 15, 2026 6:01 PM

Jakarta, Oct 15 (IANS) India has handed over a replica of the 9th-century Nalanda Copper Plate, an inscription that bears testimony to ancient maritime and cultural ties between India and the Srivijaya Empire, to the Nalanda Institute in Jakarta, the Indian Embassy in Indonesia said on Thursday.

May Maa Skandamata's affection forever fill families with love, harmony: PM Modi

IANS | October 15, 2026 8:25 AM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to the nation on the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Skandamata, and prayed for love and harmony in the country.

‘May Maa Kushmanda’s boundless energy give new hope, happiness’: PM Modi extends greetings on Navratri Day-4

IANS | October 14, 2026 8:14 AM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people on the fourth day of Sharad Navratri, offering prayers to Maa Kushmanda and wishing new hope, happiness, prosperity and good health for all.

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Women celebrate 'Sindoor Khela' in Delhi, Bengal, Tripura on Vijaya Dashami

‘May every life be enriched with happiness, prosperity, and success’: PM Modi on Vijayadashami

Respect Constitution, follow democratic process, says Ramdev amid 'regime change' row

‘May the blessings of Maa Mahagauri brighten everyone’s future’: PM Modi

Navratri Day-9: Devotees throng temples across nation, seek blessings of Goddess Durga

Chhattisgarh: Notebooks and pens used in Durga Pandal to be distributed among children

‘May strength, courage and positive energy infuse every life’: PM Modi offers prayer to Maa Katyayani on Navratri Day-6

India hands over replica of 9th-century Nalanda Copper Plate to Jakarta institute

May Maa Skandamata's affection forever fill families with love, harmony: PM Modi

‘May Maa Kushmanda’s boundless energy give new hope, happiness’: PM Modi extends greetings on Navratri Day-4

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