The first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti began as Sadhus from Sadhus of Mahanirvani Panchayati Akhada took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam- a sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and ‘mystical’ Saraswati river. Sadhus of the 13 Akhadas of the Sanatan Dharma will be taking […]
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt greetings to devotees on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday. Coinciding with the revered Maha Kumbh festival, which commenced on Monday with the ‘Pavitra Snan,’ Makar Sankranti marked the second day of the celebrations. Devotees thronged the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to take the ‘Amrit […]
The first ‘Amrit Snan’ (royal bath) of the Maha Kumbh Mela witnessed 13.8 million devotees taking a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj by 10:30 am on Tuesday, according to officials. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the event as a “living testament” to India’s eternal culture and faith. In a post on […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched ‘Mission Mausam’, an ambitious initiative by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), as the organization marked its 150th foundation day. Speaking at the event, PM Modi lauded IMD as a symbol of India’s scientific journey, reflecting the country’s progress in advanced science and technology over the years. Highlighting the […]
India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to improve to 6.7% in the next fiscal year (FY25), according to a Crisil Intelligence report. The report noted that a sustained decline in food inflation, combined with stable non-food inflation, could create room for a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the […]
India’s net direct tax collections recorded a robust 15.88% jump to ₹16.90 lakh crore during April 1, 2024–January 12, 2025, compared to the same period of the previous financial year, according to the latest figures compiled by the Income Tax Department. The gross direct tax collections, before refunds, increased by 19.94% to ₹20.64 lakh crore […]
India’s Minister of Minority Affairs, Kiran Rijiju, signed the Haj Agreement 2025 with Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Hajj and Umrah, Dr Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, in Jeddah today. The agreement secures a quota of 175,025 pilgrims from India for the upcoming Haj season. During his visit to Saudi Arabia, Minister Rijiju engaged in several high-level […]
India has announced its 15-member squads for both the men’s and women’s tournaments ahead of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, set to kick off at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday, as per Olympics.com. The event, backed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), will feature 20 men’s teams and 19 […]
FC Barcelona crushed Real Madrid 5-2 to secure their 15th Spanish Super Cup crown at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on Sunday. Despite an early lead by Real Madrid, courtesy of Frenchman Kylian Mbappé in the 5th minute, Barcelona staged a strong comeback. Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal leveled the score in the 22nd minute, […]
As Northern India, particularly the states of Haryana and Punjab, experiences a cold wave, the region is celebrating the harvest festival of Lohri on Monday. Lohri, a festival of gratitude, is observed to honoUr Lord Surya, the Sun God, for providing light and warmth to help crops grow. The President of India extended her warm […]
