India striving to include 'Chhath Puja' for UNESCO heritage status, PM Modi highlights in 'Mann Ki Baat'

IANS | September 28, 2025 11:35 AM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) In his latest 126th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India is actively working to include Chhath Puja in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, a move aimed at "recognising the deep cultural and spiritual significance of the festival".

EAM Jaishankar addresses UNGA, calls Pakistan 'epicentre of global terrorism'

IANS | September 27, 2025 11:46 PM

United Nations, Sep 27 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday targeted Pakistan, calling it an “epicentre of global terrorism.” Addressing world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York, EAM Jaishankar asserted that India “exercised its right to defend its people against terrorism", highlighting India's response after the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack in Pahalgam in April.

TN stampede: CM Stalin announces Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for victims’ families, judicial probe ordered

IANS | September 27, 2025 11:07 PM

Chennai, Sep 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) campaign meeting in Karur that has left 36 people dead and more than 58 others injured.

Sudhanshu Trivedi slams Bengal CM Mamata over Durga Puja song, links it to Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark

IANS | September 27, 2025 10:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, on Saturday, accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and INDIA bloc leaders of insulting Hindu sentiments during the Navratri festival, targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for attending a Durga Puja pandal where a controversial song was played.

Working in Bangladesh very difficult, says country's CEC

IANS | September 27, 2025 10:24 PM

Dhaka, Sep 27 (IANS) Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said on Saturday that the Election Commission (EC) is facing significant challenges working in the current situation in the country.

CM Yogi Adityanath warns rioters after Bareilly violence, defends bulldozer action

IANS | September 27, 2025 9:57 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) A day after violence broke out in Bareilly during protests linked to the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said his government had sent a strong message that law-and-order disruptions would not be tolerated.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, son visit BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi

IANS | September 27, 2025 9:34 PM

Abu Dhabi, Sep 27 (IANS) Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World and Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, along with his son Ghanim Bin Sulayem, visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.

From teacher to entrepreneur: Sunita Patel’s inspiring journey under NULM

IANS | September 27, 2025 8:16 PM

Jaunpur, Sep 27 (IANS) In the heart of Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, a silent revolution is taking shape. Lives of women are undergoing a sea change. Their dreams are turning into reality. Credit goes to National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM), which is a key initiative under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. The story of Sunita Patel, a resident of the Matupar locality in the Line Bazaar area, has created a buzz in the town.

ECI slams Congress claim on Uttarakhand panchayat polls, calls it ‘incorrect and misleading’

IANS | September 27, 2025 7:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday strongly refuted allegations made by the Congress party regarding alleged irregularities in the Uttarakhand Panchayat elections, terming the claims “incorrect and misleading.”

Terrorism has no ‘religion, caste or colour', says RSS leader Indresh Kumar

IANS | September 27, 2025 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Denouncing terrorism as a form of pure satanism, RSS leader and Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) chief, Indresh Kumar, on Saturday said that terrorism has no “religion, caste, or colour” and raised a strong warning about the growing problem of Rohingya and other infiltrators in regions like Bihar.

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India striving to include 'Chhath Puja' for UNESCO heritage status, PM Modi highlights in 'Mann Ki Baat'

EAM Jaishankar addresses UNGA, calls Pakistan 'epicentre of global terrorism'

TN stampede: CM Stalin announces Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for victims’ families, judicial probe ordered

Sudhanshu Trivedi slams Bengal CM Mamata over Durga Puja song, links it to Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark

Working in Bangladesh very difficult, says country's CEC

CM Yogi Adityanath warns rioters after Bareilly violence, defends bulldozer action

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, son visit BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi

From teacher to entrepreneur: Sunita Patel’s inspiring journey under NULM

ECI slams Congress claim on Uttarakhand panchayat polls, calls it ‘incorrect and misleading’

Terrorism has no ‘religion, caste or colour', says RSS leader Indresh Kumar

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