Varanasi dazzles in divine splendour as Dev Deepawali lights up Ganga

IANS | November 5, 2025 10:56 PM

New Delhi/Varanasi, Nov 5 (IANS) The ghats of Varanasi turned into a celestial panorama on Wednesday evening as lakhs of 'diyas' (earthen lamps) illuminated the banks of the river Ganga during the grand celebration of 'Dev Deepawali'. The divine spectacle, often called 'Diwali of the Gods', transformed the ancient Uttar Pradesh city into a shimmering sea of light, awe, and devotion.

Haryana: 78th Nirankari Sant Samagam in Samalkha draws devotees from 25 countries; over 1 lakh volunteers serve langar

IANS | October 31, 2025 11:55 PM

Samalkha (Haryana), Oct 31 (IANS) A grand spiritual spectacle is underway at the 78th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam being held at the Sant Nirankari Spiritual Complex along the GT Road in Samalkha, Haryana. Spread over nearly 650 acres, the gathering has drawn devotees from 25 countries, with over one lakh volunteers engaged in managing arrangements and serving in the ongoing 24-hour community kitchen, or langar.

Sardar Patel's dream of confident, united India finds reflection in India’s partnerships abroad: Report

IANS | October 31, 2025 5:48 PM

Dubai, Oct 31 (IANS) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's dream of a confident, united India now finds reflection in India's partnerships with other nations, particularly in the Gulf, where mutual trust, cultural empathy, and shared opportunity are the foundation of one of the world’s most stable relationships, a report highlighted on Friday as India celebrated 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas', or National Unity Day, to commemorate 150th birth anniversary of the leader who brought together a divided subcontinent into a single nation.