People engage in preparations at Gomti ghat ahead of Chhath Puja festival, in Lucknow, on Friday Lucknow: The fragrance of freshly cooked rice, the sight of sparkling-clean homes and the sound of devotional songs marked the beginning of the four-day Chhath festivities in the city on Friday, with devotees immersing themselves in rituals rooted in…
Pradeep Bhandari targets Rahul Gandhi over year-old remarks on PM Modi, Chhath Puja NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his past remarks on Chhath Puja, accusing him of disrespecting Hindu sentiments and demanding a public apology.The attack came on the second day of the Chhath Puja…
US transportation secretary Sean Duffy spoke about the ongoing flight chaos The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted the nationwide ground stop that halted departures across the United States after a communications failure disrupted air traffic control operations on Friday. However, passengers may still face delays and cancellations as airlines work to bring their aircraft…
Christian Cousins passes away at age 43. (Instagram) TV and film actor Christian Cousins has passed away at age 43. He was best known for starring alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in his 1990 film, ‘Kindergarten Cop,’ along with his brother, Joseph. He acted since childhood; however, he stepped away from the glitzy and glamorous world of…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) MUMBAI: For India’s aspiring cricketers, the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy offers a final chance to catch the eye of IPL scouts ahead of the mini-auction in Goa on Dec 16. The tournament, beginning on Saturday across five venues — Kolkata, Mumbai, Mohali, Indore and Sovima in Nagaland — will also…
Chhath Puja holds great importance as a Hindu festival celebrated widely in India and overseas. This four-day celebration honors Surya and Chhathi Maiya, with devotees undertaking strict rituals. In 2026, festivities will be observed from November 13 (Friday) to November 16 (Monday). Each day entails unique practices, such as fasting and offering prayers to the…
Shiv Sena (UBT) has criticized the ongoing merger discussions involving the NCP, accusing them of being detrimental MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday took a dig at the NCP merger talks calling it a ‘merger game’ that had now become a ridiculous laughing stock.The Sena (UBT) in an editorial in Saamna, also slammed NCP…
Hyderabad: In a setback to bar and restaurant owners challenging the mid-year hike in licence fees, the Telangana high court on Friday set aside an interim order of a single judge staying the implementation of the GO revising the fees during the ongoing excise year.The single judge had, on Nov 1, stayed the GO for…
18-year-old students Jeet Biswas and Puja Mondal took their lives while connected via video call. KOLKATA: An 18-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide while speaking to his girlfriend on a video call, following which the girl, too, allegedly took her own life.The two youngsters, Jeet Biswas and Puja Mondal, both around 18 and students of…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat High Court has suspended its practice of preparing a list of 100 oldest cases for hearings on Wednesdays, 16 months after initiating it.A notification issued by HC on Nov 5 reads, “As per direction of the acting chief justice and all the judges of the high court of Gujarat, all advocates, litigants, party-in-person…
