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Ayodhya is preparing for a large influx of devotees as the new year approaches, marking a year since the Ram Temple consecration. Hotels are nearly fully booked, with some charging over ₹10,000 per night. The Ram Janmabhoomi Trust has extended ‘darshan’ timings to manage the expected crowd.
Chetna, a 3-year-old girl, fell into a borewell in Kotputli, Rajasthan. Her mother, Dhole Devi, tearfully appealed to authorities on Saturday, pleading for her daughter’s rescue. Chetna’s uncle, Shubhram, expressed frustration over unresponsive officials, claiming the District Collector has not visited the family. Child is trapped 150 feet deep, and the community anxiously awaits he...
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu criticized the BJP over the controversy surrounding the allocation of space for a memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He accused the party of playing politics and questioned how the BJP would have reacted if Atal Bihari Vajpayee hadn’t been given a memorial at Rajghat.
The Madras High Court has formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the Anna University sexual assault case and the FIR leak that revealed the victim’s identity. Authorities have arrested Gnanasekharan, the alleged perpetrator. The Tamil Nadu government must compensate the victim, and Anna University will offer free educational support.
Heavy snowfall in Kashmir disrupted normal life, causing flight cancellations, train suspensions, and the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. Power outages affected many areas, while restoration work is ongoing. CM Omar Abdullah is closely monitoring the situation, with most power feeders expected to be restored by evening.
Six workers were injured after a gas cylinder blast at a factory in Najafgarh’s Nangli Industrial Area in Delhi on Saturday. Earlier, the number of injured workers was four, said officials. The injured people were hospitalized at Safdarjung Hospital. Police and fire teams responded swiftly after receiving the emergency call.
Devotees without SSD tokens will have to wait 20 hours to receive Sarvadarshan at Tirumala Temple, as 29 compartments are currently filled, according to latest update from TTD. On December 27, the Tirumala Hundi reported an income of ₹4.06 crore. Also, on Friday, a total of 66,715 devotees received Sarvadarshan at the temple.
In the 4th season of “Unstoppable with NBK,” Venkatesh joins the show with his brother Suresh Babu. Suresh opens up about Venkatesh’s knack for selecting films, sharing how he initially doubted projects like “Chanti” and “Sundarakanda,” which later became hits. The episode also delves into Venkatesh’s personal life. It’s streaming on Aha.
Dhirubhai Ambani, born on December 28, 1932, was a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Reliance Industries. He transformed Reliance into one of India’s largest conglomerates, with interests in petrochemicals, refining and retail. Known for his best business strategies, Dhirubhai pioneered the concept of retail investors in India.
A 21-gun salute with World War II artillery was given to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at Nigambodh Ghat. His body arrived at the cremation ground in Delhi on Saturday morning for cremation with full state honors. PM Modi led a delegation of political leaders from all parties to pay their final respects to the […]
The Supreme Court expressed anger towards the leaders of farmers’ unions, criticizing their actions for preventing farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal from receiving medical care. A bench advised the Chief Secretary of Punjab to inform the unions that those concerned for Dallewal’s welfare should not be obstructed.
During his US visit, EAM S Jaishankar met incoming US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, discussing bilateral ties and global issues. Jaishankar expressed enthusiasm for collaboration, sharing on X, “Looking forward to working with him.” Waltz is set to replace Jake Sullivan under Donald Trump’s presidency starting January.
IIT Kanpur has cancelled Uttar Pradesh Police officer Mohammad Mohsin Khan’s PhD programme amid rape charges from a research scholar. Khan, pursuing a PhD in cybercrime, was accused of exploiting the scholar on the pretext of marriage. The decision followed approval from the UP DGP’s office. A SIT is investigating the case.
Himachal Pradesh is bustling with tourists visiting popular spots ahead of the New Year. Officials reported that over 30,000 people visited Manali during the week, with around 10,000 vehicles entering the town. More than 20,000 tourists are expected to visit the hill station on New Year’s Day.
India’s youth weightlifters, who secured 33 medals at the Asian championships in Doha, now aim for 2026 Commonwealth Games qualification. National coach Vijay Sharma hailed their promising performance, highlighting it as a step towards a brighter future. The event featured 40 categories, awarding medals in snatch and clean and jerk.