Lohri (Jan 13) and Makar Sankranti (Jan 14) are major Indian harvest festivals marking winter's end and the sun's northward journey (Uttarayan), celebrated with bonfires, folk songs, dancing (Lohri), holy dips, kites, and sweets (Makar Sankranti), symbolising new beginnings, prosperity, a
Earlier, in a joint UBT-MNS rally in Mumbai, Raj Thackeray had taken a sharp jibe at the BJP leader, calling him as "rasmalai' and questioned whether Annamalai has any standing on speaking on Mumbai's issue, after the latter allegedly said Mumbai is an "international city."
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday made a strong pitch for Marathi unity, warning that the state's language, land and identity are under threat.
The two-day event began on Sunday afternoon with the active involvement of general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. Acting party president and other senior party members abstained from the opening ceremony in protest.
During the meeting, Hazrat Syed Naseruddin Chishty Sahab presented NSA Doval with a bouquet and a shawl, and photographs were taken with members of the delegation. The interaction focused on the role of Sufi traditions in fostering unity, peace and a sense of nationalism in the country.
Chandrasekhar was addressing a gathering attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during which he recalled Shah's visit to Thiruvananthapuram six months ago to launch the BJP's "Mission 2025." He said the party remained united and worked with focus, leading to the election outcome.
Early in the morning, Nepali President Ram Chandra Paudel along with Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav along with Prime Minister Sushila Karki and her council of ministers laid wreath at Shah's statue in front of Singhadurbar.
The United Nations Security Council will convene an emergency meeting on January 12 following Ukraine's request after Russia launched fresh attacks, including the use of an intermediate-range ballistic missile, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said. He accused Moscow of violating the
Attending the 726th birth celebration of Jagatguru Ramanandacharya in Prayagraj, he emphasised that such divisions can lead to destruction, just like what's happening in Bangladesh, where Hindus are facing violence.
During the meeting, the MP conveyed New Year greetings to the Raksha Mantri and appreciated his leadership in strengthening India's defence preparedness, particularly in strategically sensitive border areas. He highlighted Sikkim's strategic location, sharing international borders with th
Addressing the event, Bhagwat said that the world might view divisions within the Hindu community by caste, creed, sect, and language, but they are all one.
Shah was addressing the Maheshwari Global Convention & Expo in Jodhpur, where he emphasised that India's social fabric and strong community structures play a vital role in national unity. He noted that if every community takes responsibility for the welfare and safety of its most vuln