Shops and commercial establishments were allowed to operate between 10 am and 6 pm as part of the relaxation. A local resident stated, "The markets were closed for a week."
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai and his family on Thursday participated in the Gandhi Jayanti celebration at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Mauritius. They paid a floral tribute to the Father of the Nation on his birth anniversary.
Actor Bobby Deol took part in the Vijayadashami celebrations organised by Lav Kush Ramlila, symbolically shooting an arrow to burn the effigy of Ravan, marking the victory of good over evil.
This year, Dussehra is celebrated with immense enthusiasm and deep-rooted religious zeal in India, drawing thousands of participants who witness the symbolic burning of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnatha's effigies, celebrating the timeless triumph of truth over evil.
The Ministry of Law and Justice stated that 1,109 officers, officials, and staff members across all units of the department participated in the movement.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Dussehra celebrations and the Ravan Dahan ceremony organised at the Parade Ground in Dehradun on the occasion of Vijayadashami on Thursday.
As part of its centenary and Vijayadashami celebrations, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) conducted march-pasts across Thiruvananthapuram here on Thursday.
Former Indian wicketkeeper/batter Parthiv Patel praised KL Rahul's outstanding performance against the West Indies on Day 1 of the first Test in Ahmedabad, saying he carried on his form from the England tour.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry participated as the Export Partner in the 4th edition of World Food India (WFI) 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as per a press release by the Ministry of Com