Navratri, the nine-day festival of devotion and fasting, celebrates the divine forms of Maa Durga. Each day is dedicated to one of her avatars, each embodying unique aspects of her role as the mother of the universe. On the first day of Navratri, devotees worship Goddess Shailputri, also known as…
Month: October 2024
Rituals
Navratri Puja 2024: Rituals, Muhurat, and Essential Preparations
Navratri is a time for devotion, fasting, and honoring Goddess Durga over nine auspicious days. Observing the fast and conducting the Navratri Puja with proper rituals is believed to invite the blessings of the Goddess. Before starting your Navratri worship, here’s everything you need to know, including the first-day puja…
News
PM Engages with Youth in Delhi: Insights from the Cleanliness Initiative
Prime Minister: What are the advantages of maintaining cleanliness? Student: Sir, staying clean helps prevent diseases, and if our country is clean, everyone will understand the importance of keeping it that way. Prime Minister: What happens when there are no toilets? Student: Sir, diseases can spread. Prime Minister: Exactly. In…
Rituals
Navratri 2024 Kalash Sthapana Muhurat Date And Time
Navratri holds significant importance in Hinduism, with four Navratris celebrated each year. Among these, two are Gupt Navratris, while the other two are Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratri, each with its unique significance. Sharadiya Navratri occurs from the Pratipada Tithi to the Navami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month…
Bihar
IAF Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Muzaffarpur, Bihar
An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter, returning after delivering food supplies to flood-affected areas in Darbhanga, made an emergency landing in Muzaffarpur district on Wednesday. Muzaffarpur District Magistrate Subrat Kumar Sen confirmed that a swift rescue operation was conducted with assistance from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), safely evacuating…
International
8 Israeli Soldiers Killed in South Lebanon Offensive, Confirms Army
The Israeli military reported that eight soldiers were killed in combat operations in Lebanon on Wednesday, marking the first fatalities since Israeli forces crossed the border to engage Hezbollah. Among those killed was Captain Eitan Itzhak Oster, 22, who was the first to be reported dead during the ground operations….
Elections
PM Modi Highlights Decline in Hindu and Adivasi Populations Ahead of Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024
Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024:- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday raised concerns about the declining population of Hindus and Adivasis in Jharkhand, accusing the JMM-led coalition government of indulging in dangerous vote bank politics. He alleged that the state’s identity, culture, and heritage are being compromised by the ruling coalition’s…
Business and Economy
Delhi CM Atishi Greenlights New Incentive Scheme to Scrap Old Vehicles, Boost Eco-Friendly Mobility
The Delhi government has announced a new initiative offering tax rebates of 10-20 percent for buyers of new vehicles who scrap their old ones. As per a statement issued on October 2, Chief Minister Atishi has approved this incentive scheme, which will be officially notified soon. The government aims to…
Bihar
Prashant Kishor Launches Jan Suraaj Party, Vows to Revolutionize Bihar’s Education and Identity
Prashant Kishor, a former political strategist turned activist, has officially unveiled his political party, Jan Suraaj Party, during an event held at the Veterinary College Ground in Patna, Bihar. The launch saw the presence of notable personalities, including former Union minister Devendra Prasad Yadav, diplomat-turned-politician Pavan Varma, and ex-MP Monazir…
News
Tragic Helicopter Crash Near Pune: 3 Lives Lost in Hilly Terrain
A tragic helicopter crash occurred this morning near Bavdhan, Pune, claiming the lives of three individuals. The helicopter went down shortly after takeoff, though it remains unclear whether it was a government or private chopper. Onboard were two pilots and an engineer. According to Pune’s Pimpri Chinchwad police, the crash…