Uma Bharti requests Swami Sanand to end hunger strike

According to an official statement from the Chief Minister's office, "sacred land of the Ganga River, Yamuna River, the Char Dham, Adi Kailash and several revered Shakti Peeths, Uttarakhand has long been a center of faith for Sanatan followers across the world. In this context, the state government is making efforts to promote Uttarakhand as a major hub for religious and spiritual tourism and pilgrimage, which is also expected to boost economic activities in the state."

Hariom Vashishth from Rohtak said he had arrived a day earlier and completed the ritual bath before the eclipse began. He explained that a fast is observed during the sutak period, during which devotees refrain from drinking water, eating food, or performing any rituals. He added that the eclipse is scheduled from 3:20 pm to 6:47 pm, while the sutak period begins nine hours prior, leading to the closure of temple doors.

Addressing a public gathering in Puducherry, PM Modi described it as a land of Siddhar saints, poets, and freedom fighters, while recalling the contributions of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati and Shri Aurobindo, who inspired a new spiritual vision for the world and ignited the fire of nationalism in the country.

Justice Jyoti Singh, while hearing a commercial suit filed by Ramdev against unidentified entities and digital platforms, noted that the plaintiff is a globally recognised figure in yoga and Ayurveda whose identity attributes, including his appearance, voice, saffron attire and distinctive style of speech, are uniquely associated with him and legally protectable.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil in New Delhi for a courtesy meeting, where they held detailed discussions on the preparations for the Mahakumbh to be held in Haridwar in 2027 and projects related to the Namami Gange programme.