Dubai/New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Sunday extended wishes to people celebrating Diwali in the UAE and all those across the world.
Ahmedabad, Oct 19 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, on Sunday, emphasised the role of the indigenous cow in environmental protection and public health during a programme focused on Gau Poojan, Gau Sanvardhan, and desi cow-based natural farming during a gathering at Nageshwar Kalyan Shakti Dham in Hirapur village of Ahmedabad district.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) In a major crackdown ahead of Diwali, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized illegal Chinese firecrackers worth Rs 5.01 crore at Tuticorin Port under its ongoing operation ‘Fire Trail’, according to the Finance Ministry on Sunday.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Chittagong Hill Tracts or Parbotto Chattogram, comprising three districts — Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban — is home to Bangladesh’s indigenous population comprising 11 tribes, collectively known as the Jumma. 99 per cent of this indigenous population belongs to minority identities—both religious as well as ethnic, thus, a significant contributor to Bangladesh’s diverse population.
Farrukhabad, Oct 19 (IANS) The festival of Dhanteras, marking the beginning of the festival of lights, saw markets bustling with activity and consumers making a beeline to the jewellery shops, auto markets and others for purchasing bullion, vehicles and utensils to celebrate the occasion.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Air India on Sunday announced a special flight from Milan to Delhi to help passengers affected by the cancellation of flight AI138 on October 17.
Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar Shaw on Sunday praised the Congress government in Karnataka for its "infrastructural push", noting in particular, the speeding up of construction work at the Ejipura Flyover in Bengaluru and its positive impact on streamlining the traffic situation in the area.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has triggered a major political controversy with his comments questioning the need to spend large sums of money on lighting diyas and candles during Diwali.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) There is a strange sense of satisfaction -- almost poetic justice -- in watching Pakistan being battered by Afghanistan. Some might call this feeling sadistic, but as Chanakya wisely said, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend." For India, long the target of Pakistan's hostility and deceit, the current turn of events feels like history correcting itself.
Begusarai, Oct 19 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Mahagathbandhan, saying there is no consensus either between the parties or within them, after allegations from some RJD leaders that tickets were being sold.
