Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar extended warm wishes to all citizens on Christmas, emphasizing the festival's universal message of hope, compassion, and solidarity on Wednesday.
The trains delayed included the Mumbai Central Rajdhani express running from New Delhi to Mumbai, Durg-Hazrat Nizammudin expres running from Durg to Delhi, Dakshin express running from Delhi to Hyderabad, Duronto express and the Jabalpur-Hazrat Nizammudin Gondwana Express running from Jab
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Christmas while wishing for peace and prosperity for the people."Wishing you all a Merry Christmas. May the teachings of Lord Jesus Christ show everyone the path of peace and p
The Indian Meteorological Department recorded a minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius, while visuals from Kartavya Path, Janpath, Dwarka, and India Gate showed no visibility due to the dense fog.
Indian stock markets remained closed on Wednesday due to the Christmas holiday. This was in line with many other major Asian markets, which also observed a holiday.
Visitors who had gathered at the iconic church on Mall Road to attend or witness the prayers were left dismayed when, as the clock struck 12, the service did not begin. Many had specifically planned their trips to Shimla to attend this event.
In his message, CM Dhami said that this festival of Christmas gives us the message to follow ideals like service, sacrifice, love and compassion. He added that the festival is a celebration of mutual brotherhood and sharing happiness.
The spirit of celebration was visible everywhere, with communities coming together to mark the joyous occasion. Churches were adorned with stunning decorations, creating a magical atmosphere that drew large crowds for prayer and reflection.
Authorities in Goa and Madhya Pradesh have deployed additional police personnel in areas with high foot traffic, while special measures have been taken to prevent drunk driving and maintain public order during the festive season.
Delhi witnessed a sudden change in weather as light rain lashed several parts of the national capital, bringing a festive chill on Christmas Eve. Large crowds gathered at India Gate to soak in the holiday spirit, even as traffic slowed down in some areas due to wet roads.