The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday stated that trade during the festive season is expected to surpass a record Rs 5 lakh crore, with offline markets witnessing a surge, even as online sales experience a sharp decline.
As part of the festivities, the Chief Minister performed the aarti of artists dressed as Lord Ram, Mata Sita, and Lakshman. He also pulled the symbolic chariot, or 'Pushpak Vimaan,' carrying the artists depicting the divine trio.
Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Awadhesh Prasad on Sunday expressed disappointment over not being invited by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to the Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya, stating that while the SP does not oppose the festivities, the ruling party's mindset and ideology were the reaso
Assam is gearing up to celebrate Diwali and Kali Puja festival, and many organisers have decided to dedicate this year's Kali Puja and Diwali to noted singer Zubeen Garg who drowned in Singapore on September 19, a day before he was supposed to perform at the Northeast India Festival.
The Border Security Force (BSF) organised a vibrant Diwali Mela at its Humhama campus in Budgam to bring joy to the families of jawans deployed on duty at the Line of Control (LOC).
Gomati District Majistrate and Collector, Rinku Lather, told ANI that the grand event has been jointly organised by the Trust Mela Committee and the Gomati District Administration, with participation from dignitaries, priests, and thousands of devotees.
Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Sunday extended his heartfelt greetings to the state and the nation on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights, said the release.
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra announced on Sunday that this year the Labour Ministry decided to celebrate the auspicious festival of Diwali with the families of labourer brothers and sisters who couldn't go back to their homes.
India's auto industry is witnessing a significant surge in festive sales this Dhanteras, with major automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Hyundai Motor India reporting robust customer demand, bolstered by positive market sentiment and the impact of GST 2.0 reforms.
The Department of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir, organised a state-level Weightlifting Championship at the iconic Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar.
With upgraded facilities, including online ticket vending machines and passenger-friendly helpdesks, the new add-on section at New Delhi Railway Station is prepared to handle both reserved and unreserved travellers with ease.