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Bihar phase 1 campaign ends NEW DELHI: Campaigning for the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections, covering 121 constituencies, concluded on Tuesday evening, marking the end of a high-octane political blitz by both the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc. The campaign officially ended at 6 pm, with top leaders from across the…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp counterattack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of “staging a drama” over Chhath Puja. Slamming the NDA government, Gandhi also accused CM Nitish Kumar of turning the youth of Bihar into labourers, and “destroying” all employment options for them.“He put on this whole…
Suryakumar Yadav’s mother asked everyone to pray for Shreyas Iyer’s speedy recovery after a spleen injury. (Image: Instagram) During the third ODI match against Australia in Sydney, India cricketer Shreyas Iyer suffered a serious abdominal injury while attempting a catch. The incident led to internal bleeding, requiring ICU care. In a touching display of cricket…
With Diwali festivities concluded, many are in celebration mode for Chhath Puja, leaving people uncertain about whether banks are open or closed on October 28, Tuesday. The month of October has seen a series of festival holidays, ranging from Navratri, Vijayadashmi to Diwali and Lakshmi Pujan.Are banks closed on October 28? Bank holidays vary from…
Chhath Puja concluded this morning with ‘Usha Arghya’ across India. As vibrant scenes from ghats nationwide marked the end of the four-day festival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to all families, lauding their participation in the festival’s vibrant, community-led celebrations.“Today, the auspicious conclusion of the great festival of Chhath took place with the…
Representative image (AI-generated) With Chhath Puja celebrations beginning, many people are wondering whether banks are open or closed today.Banks in several parts of the country will remain closed today for Chhath Puja, while in some regions, the holiday will extend to tomorrow as well. The closure will vary from state to state. Here’s a look…
Barricades set up in pond Bokaro: Barricades are being installed across all major Chhath ghats, ponds, and rivers in Bokaro district to ensure the safety of devotees. The administration issued strict directives for crowd control, safety, and smooth management of the crowd. DC Ajay Nath Jha on Sunday asked all SDOs, BDOs, circle officers and…
PM Narendra Modi (File – agencies) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday in the 127th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio address extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Chhath Puja, describing the festival as a “beautiful example” of India’s social unity.Speaking during his monthly programme, he said, “Chhath reflects the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his wishes to citizens for Kharna Puja, a key ritual of the four-day Chhath festival, which honours Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. PM Modi in a post on X said: “Heartfelt greetings to all on the auspicious occasion of Kharna Puja during the grand festival of…
Chhath Puja, one of the most sacred and eco-friendly festivals of India, is a grand celebration of devotion, purity, and gratitude. This festival is dedicated to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, who together symbolise life, energy, and prosperity. In 2025, Chhath Puja will be celebrated from October 25 to October 28, marking…
