Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis on Wednesday announced a state holiday and three days of mourning following the demise of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash this morning.
Bangladesh is observing a public holiday and three days of state mourning as former prime minister Khaleda Zia is laid to rest in Dhaka. Thousands gathered for her funeral prayers, attended by national leaders and foreign dignitaries, marking widespread tributes to her political legacy.
Bangladesh observed a public holiday and began three days of state mourning as crowds gathered in Dhaka for former prime minister Khaleda Zia's funeral. She will be buried with full state honours, with India and other countries joining in paying tributes to her political legacy.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will be buried today in Dhaka with full state honours. The government has declared national mourning and a public holiday, while leaders worldwide, including India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, are attending or paying tribute.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday paid homage to Guru Tegh Bahadur on the occasion of his 350th martyrdom day, bowing his head in reverence to the ninth Sikh Guru.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said it was the capital's "good fortune" to host the 350th martyrdom day commemorations of Guru Tegh Bahadur at the Red Fort, urging families to participate in the three-day congregation.
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday paid tribute to Guru Teg Bahadur on the eve of his Martyrdom Day, praising his sacrifice for protecting righteousness, humanity and truth.
Guru Tegh Bahadur, remembered as "Hind di Chadar," sacrificed his life in 1675 to uphold the right to freedom of belief. His martyrdom holds a significant place in India's socio-religious history, symbolising the protection of pluralism and the safeguarding of civil liberties. The state g
The Delhi CMO stated that the decision aims to provide citizens with an opportunity to pay homage to Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's supreme sacrifice, spiritual teachings and unwavering commitment to protecting humanity and religious freedom.
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of the Chhath festival and invited residents from Purvanchal to his official residence, where he has set up a ghat for women to perform the rituals.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday announced that Monday, October 27, will be a public holiday on account of the Chhath festival, CMO said in a statement.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has declared a public holiday for women employees working in government, non-government offices, and educational institutions in the state on the occasion of Karva Chauth