Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) The body of a junior doctor was found hanging in the room of a hostel at Nagerbazar on the northern outskirts of Kolkata. The police have begun a probe as the family of the man has alleged that he was either murdered or it was a case of abetment to suicide.
Katni, Nov 9 (IANS) At least 12 members of two families, including a two-month-old infant, children and elderly persons, were killed in two separate fire incidents in Madhya Pradesh's Katni and Seoni districts on Diwali night, turning the festival of lights into a night of mourning for their families and neighbours.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Delhi witnessed a sharp deterioration in air quality on Monday, a day after Diwali celebrations, with pollution levels reaching the 'Severe' category in several localities, according to monitoring data.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Uttarakhand on the occasion of the state’s Foundation Day, highlighting its spiritual heritage, natural beauty and development journey.
Ahmedabad, Nov 9 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will participate in a series of inauguration and foundation-stone-laying ceremonies in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on Monday as part of a packed programme focused on infrastructure development, public healthcare, housing and civic facilities.
Hyderabad, Nov 8 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy celebrated Diwali with a beneficiary of the Indiramma housing scheme in Parsapur village, in his Assembly constituency of Kodangal in Vikarabad district, on Sunday.
Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), Nov 8 (IANS) In a powerful symbol of peace and renewed hope, the Gadchiroli Police in Maharashtra on Sunday celebrated Diwali with villagers and security personnel across the district under the theme 'Maoism-Free Diwali'.
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, French President Emmanuel Macron, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan were among the world leaders who extended greetings on Diwali on Sunday.
Ayodhya, Nov 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Sunday morning for Diwali and offered prayers to Ram Lalla. He performed the aarti, sought blessings and lit a traditional earthen lamp within the temple premises as part of the festive celebrations.
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid a visit to the residence of veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani to extend his warm birthday greetings.
