Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb: Muslim women craft cow dung lamps for Dev Deepawali in Varanasi

IANS | October 16, 2025 7:38 PM

Varanasi, Oct 16 (IANS) Preparations are in full swing for the world-famous Dev Deepawali in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. This year, the banks of the Ganges will be illuminated with approximately one million lamps on the ghats of Varanasi. In a beautiful example of Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb, Muslim women of Varanasi are playing an important role in this sacred festival.

Youth from Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari shaping his future by taking advantage of PMEGP

IANS | October 16, 2025 7:17 PM

Dhamtari, Oct 16 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisaging a nation where all youth are economically empowered and self-reliant, with access to meaningful employment, the Central government is implementing the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).

Surat Municipal Corporation's Green Bond lists on NSE, Gujarat CM rings ceremonial bell

IANS | October 16, 2025 6:43 PM

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) The Surat Municipal Corporation's Rs 200 crore green municipal bond was listed at the city's National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, officials said.

Varanasi: ‘Adopt Swadeshi’, ‘Make in India’ bring smiles to faces of potters this Diwali

IANS | October 16, 2025 6:41 PM

Varanasi, Oct 16 (IANS) The slogans “Adopt Swadeshi” and “Make in India” have brought smiles to the faces of potters in Varanasi this Diwali. Amid declining demand for Chinese decorative items, the rising sales of traditional clay lamps has given a significant boost to their businesses.

Congress-RJD transformed Bihar into nepotism and crime: CM Yogi Adityanath

IANS | October 16, 2025 6:15 PM

Patna, Oct 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, known for his fiery speeches, officially entered the Bihar Assembly election campaign on Thursday and launched a sharp attack against Congress and the RJD.

Gujarat: Artist from Jamnagar creates rangoli depicting story of patriotism and sacrifice on Diwali

IANS | October 16, 2025 6:07 PM

Jamnagar, Oct 16 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Diwali this year, an artist from Gujarat's Jamnagar has created a rangoli that tells a powerful story of patriotism and sacrifice, one that touches the heart of every Indian.

Gujarat ministers, except CM Patel, resign ahead of cabinet reshuffle

IANS | October 16, 2025 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) In a surprising political development, all ministers in the Gujarat government except Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel resigned on Thursday, ahead of a cabinet reshuffle.

French PM Sebastien Lecornu survives two no-confidence votes

IANS | October 16, 2025 5:47 PM

Paris, Oct 16 (IANS) Newly-appointed French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Thursday survived two no-confidence votes in the National Assembly. La France Insoumise (LFI), the National Rally (RN) and its ally, the Union of the Right for the Republic (UDR) had filed two motions of censure against Lecornu's team.

ECI to enforce TN Seshan’s 1994 guidelines on Burqa-clad women in Bihar polls

IANS | October 16, 2025 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday affirmed that it is strictly enforcing the landmark decisions introduced by former CEC T.N. Seshan in 1994 regarding ‘Pardanasheen’ (Burqa-clad) women voters during the next month’s Bihar assembly elections.

21st century is going to be India’s century: PM Modi

IANS | October 16, 2025 5:01 PM

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday exuded confidence that the 21st century is going to be the century of India.

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Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb: Muslim women craft cow dung lamps for Dev Deepawali in Varanasi

Youth from Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari shaping his future by taking advantage of PMEGP

Surat Municipal Corporation's Green Bond lists on NSE, Gujarat CM rings ceremonial bell

Varanasi: ‘Adopt Swadeshi’, ‘Make in India’ bring smiles to faces of potters this Diwali

Congress-RJD transformed Bihar into nepotism and crime: CM Yogi Adityanath

Gujarat: Artist from Jamnagar creates rangoli depicting story of patriotism and sacrifice on Diwali

Gujarat ministers, except CM Patel, resign ahead of cabinet reshuffle

French PM Sebastien Lecornu survives two no-confidence votes

ECI to enforce TN Seshan’s 1994 guidelines on Burqa-clad women in Bihar polls

21st century is going to be India’s century: PM Modi

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