As families gather to celebrate Diwali, they embrace the cherished tradition of lighting diyas. The orientation of the wick holds the key to attracting health, wealth, and protection, and experts recommend positioning the first diya towards the east or north for maximum blessings. Enhancing the atmosphere, families often choose to place diyas in meaningful spots…
PM Modi commemorates Sardar Patel’s 151st birth anniversary at Statue of Unity NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on the occasion of the former deputy prime minister’s 151st birth anniversary. The day is observed across the country…
External affairs minister S Jaishankar had a productive meeting with US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Atlanta to explore avenues for enhanced bilateral ties. External affairs minister S Jaishankar met US secretary of state marco Rubio in Atlanta on Friday to review the progress of bilateral cooperation between India and the United States.Sharing details…
New Delhi: Delhi’s festive tradition of Diwali Bazaar began Friday, where visually impaired artisans displayed their crafts for sale. The nearly five-decade-old traditional event will conclude on Nov 5. This year’s fair has more than 250 stalls.Chief minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Blind Relief Association’s seven-day Diwali Bazaar 2026, encouraging people to support visually impaired…
Pic only for representation Navi Mumbai: The intensifying water crisis in Panvel City Municipal Corporation (PCMC) jurisdiction area has forced the civic body not to provide potable water supply connections to the under-construction sites. More than 100 such building sites will be affected due to the decision. Further, a decision to impose water cuts will…
Challenging Wrong Challans Kolkata: A man, who has been in Denmark for three months, received a traffic challan in Kolkata for riding a scooterette without a helmet . He said his two-wheeler was locked at his home and could not have been used as he was away.The traffic rule violation ticket claimed the offence took…
Lucknow: A speeding truck rammed a motorcycle from behind, killing a couple and seriously injuring their 27-year-old son, who was riding the bike, near Harkansh Garhi in Mohanlalganj on Friday evening.The victims, identified as Vasudev (58) and his wife Vimla (54), were on their way to attend the funeral of their brother-in-law, Harbhajan, in Bachhrawan,…
LNG imports hit a record 2.7 million tonnes in October, rising 17.4% on higher demand and a rebound in supplies from Qatar. NEW DELHI: India’s LNG imports rose 17.4% to a record 2.7 million tonnes so far in Oct on the back of higher demand from the power, fertiliser and city gas distribution sectors. Besides,…
India’s Auqib Nabi (PTI Photo) India have added fast bowler Auqib Nabi to their squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand, bringing him into the group earlier than initially planned.The right-arm pacer was originally named in the squad for the fourth and fifth matches of the five-game series but will now be available…
BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026: UGC asks colleges to observe BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week from November 1; check seven daily themes NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked universities and colleges across India to actively participate in BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week (BSLW) 2026, scheduled from November 1 to 7. The initiative will be…
