Dhanteras 2025: The festival of Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, marks the first day of Diwali celebrations, which continue for five days. This year, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18, 2025, with the Dhanteras Puja Muhurat starting at 07:29 PM and ending at 08:20 PM, according to Drik Panchang. The Spirit of Dhanteras … Read more
World Food Day 2025: This year, World Food Day holds special significance as it marks 80 years since the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations — an organization born from the vision to secure humanity’s freedom from hunger and want. From its inception in 1945, FAO has led global … Read more
World Food Day 2025: World Food Day is celebrated every year on October 16 across the globe to raise awareness about hunger, food insecurity, and the importance of sustainable agriculture.The theme for World Food Day 2025 is “Hand in hand for better food and a better future!”This theme highlights that the choices and actions we … Read more
Akbar: October 15 marks the birth anniversary of one of India’s greatest rulers, Mughal Emperor Akbar, whose vision, wisdom, and reforms left an indelible mark on the subcontinent. Born on October 15, 1542, in Umerkot (now in Sindh, Pakistan), Akbar ascended the throne at the tender age of 13 and went on to become one … Read more
Bihar Election 2025:As Bihar gears up for its high-stakes Assembly Elections 2025, one key question looms large — will the Muslim factor swing the final results?With 2.3 crore Muslim voters forming nearly 18% of the state’s population, their choices could shape the outcome of almost 80 constituencies, especially in regions like Seemanchal. The Traditional Muslim … Read more
Bihar Elections 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced its first list of 71 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, officially kicking off its campaign in the state. The list features several prominent names, including both Deputy Chief Ministers — Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha. Samrat Chaudhary to Contest from … Read more
Jaisalmer Bus Fire Tragedy: In a heart-wrenching tragedy, just a week after the Jaipur SMS Hospital fire claimed eight lives, Rajasthan has witnessed another devastating incident. A private passenger bus traveling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire near the Jaisalmer War Museum, killing 20 passengers and injuring 16 others, including women and children. How the … Read more
In a significant move ahead of the festive season, the Supreme Court of India has relaxed its earlier blanket prohibition on firecrackers and permitted the sale and use of green firecrackers in the Delhi–National Capital Region (NCR) under strict conditions. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran allowed … Read more
World Standards Day 2025: Every year on October 14, the world celebrates World Standards Day to recognize the invaluable contributions of experts, engineers, and organizations who develop international standards. The day is led by three major global standardization bodies — the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and International Telecommunication Union (ITU). … Read more
The West Bengal Police on Monday arrested a fifth individual in connection with the alleged gangrape of a second-year medical student in Durgapur, taking the total number of arrests in the case to five. Earlier in the day, the fourth accused had been taken into custody. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday night, targeting a … Read more