Religion
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami marks Raksha Bandhan with women in Dehradun
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in Raksha Bandhan celebrations with women in Dehradun, marking the festival with traditional rituals.
24 Aug 2026
Onam Week Festivities Kick Off Across Kerala as Uthrada Pachil Set for Tomorrow
Onam week celebrations have begun today throughout Kerala, with the traditional Uthrada Pachil ceremony scheduled for tomorrow.
24 Aug 2026
416 Couples Married in Seven Hours at Guruvayur Temple, Kerala Sets Record
The Guruvayur Temple in Kerala witnessed 416 marriages conducted within a seven‑hour window, marking a new record for mass weddings.
23 Aug 2026
Ganesh Idol Collapse at Bhuleshwar Cha Raja Temple Leaves Two Dead
A Ganesh idol fell on devotees at the Bhuleshwar Cha Raja temple, killing two people and sparking panic among the crowd.
23 Aug 2026
Andhra Pradesh Initiates Road Projects to Link 100 Pilgrimage Sites
The Andhra Pradesh government announced a series of road construction projects aimed at connecting one hundred pilgrimage destinations across the state.
23 Aug 2026
CM Patel visits Akshardham Temple in Robbinsville, USA, praises Indian culture
Chief Minister Patel toured the Akshardham Temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey, USA, highlighting the global reach of Indian culture and the temple’s charitable initiatives.
23 Aug 2026
CM Samrat Chaudhary hails drone display at Sultanganj's Shravani Mela as symbol of faith and unity
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary praised the drone show staged at Sultanganj during the Shravani Mela, calling it a striking representation of devotees' faith, unity and resolve.
23 Aug 2026
Kashi Vishwanath's Grand Boat Ride on Narmada Draws Devotees in Maheshwar
A ceremonial boat procession of the deity Kashi Vishwanath took place on the Narmada River in Maheshwar, followed by a mahā‑arati and plans for a city‑wide Shiv doli tour.
23 Aug 2026
Police probe launched after Ganesh idol falls in Bhuleshwar, says Minister Ashish Shelar
A Ganesh idol collapsed during a ceremony in Bhuleshwar, Mumbai, prompting Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar to announce a police investigation.
23 Aug 2026
Noida Extends Section 163 Ban on Gatherings Till Sept 4 Ahead of Eid, Janmashtami, NEET PG
The Noida commissionerate has extended Section 163, prohibiting public gatherings across Gautam Buddh Nagar until September 4, citing upcoming Eid, Janmashtami celebrations and the NEET PG exam.
23 Aug 2026
Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrimage Concludes via Sikkim's Nathu La Pass
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra that travelled through the Nathu La border pass in Sikkim has been completed, officials said.
23 Aug 2026
Elderly Maharashtra Woman Dies at Kubereswar Dham, Prompting Safety Concerns Ahead of Kavad Yatra
An elderly pilgrim from Maharashtra died at Kubereswar Dham in Madhya Pradesh, raising questions about crowd safety before the upcoming Kavad Yatra.
23 Aug 2026