Pakistan issues 737 visas to Indian pilgrims for Guru Arjan Dev Ji Martyrdom Day eventsPakistan has granted 737 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims. They will travel to Pakistan for events commemorating the Martyrdom Day of Guru Arj...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Cockroach Janata Party is BJP's C team: Suspended Bareilly city magistrate Alankar AgnihotriSuspended official Alankar Agnihotri labelled the Cockroach Janata Party the BJP's 'C team'. He also raised concerns about missing funds fr...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Drone strike damages nuclear storage site near Chernobyl: KyivThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it had been informed of the incident and that its team would inspect the site and assess...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
US resolution draft at IAEA demands Iran open up on sites, uranium stocksThe United States is pushing for a resolution at the UN nuclear watchdog. This resolution demands Iran reveal the status of its bombed nucl...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Hajj route treasure: 1,200-year-old Abbasid-era gold, silver gemstone-studded jewellery shock archaeologistsA significant archaeological find in Saudi Arabia's Al-Qassim region has unearthed a ceramic jar containing over 100 pieces of gold, silver...
07 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Veg Biryani to to be renamed as Veg Pulao: Haridwar priests launch campaign to maintain sanctity of the citySeers in Haridwar are urging food vendors to change menu names. They want 'Veg Biryani' replaced with 'Veg Pulao'. This campaign aims to pr...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
'Holistic' preparations underway for Nashik Kumbh Mela but it's a race against time, say authoritiesNashik is gearing up for the Kumbh Mela with massive infrastructure projects and heritage conservation. Authorities are integrating technol...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Amit Shah's visit to Tripura Sundari temple cancelledUnion Home Minister Amit Shah's helicopter could not take off for the Tripura Sundari temple due to bad weather, and therefore the visit wa...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Minority affairs ministry plans major AI rolloutThe minority affairs ministry is integrating artificial intelligence into its services. AI chatbots and voice solutions will soon support c...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Shiv Temple older than Kedarnath: This 7th century Shaivite site is located in Tripura. How to reach, best time to visitDiscover Unakoti, Tripura's ancient rock-cut marvel. Dating from the 7th century, this Shaivite pilgrimage site features stunning sculpture...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
How an IITian-turned ‘guru’ built a following through YouTube and exploited women through Gandharva marriages in MathuraAbhishek Mishra, also known as Adikarta Narayan Das, a former IIT Roorkee student, now a self-styled spiritual leader in Mathura, has been ...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Fazil Nagar town in Uttar Pradesh to be renamed as Pawagarh: Chief Minister Yogi AdityanathFazil Nagar town in Uttar Pradesh will be renamed Pawagarh. CM Yogi Adityanath announced the change to honor Jain Tirthankar Lord Mahavir. ...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Saudi Arabia opens Umrah visa applications for new season; pilgrim arrivals beginSaudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications for the 1448 AH season, with international pilgrims allowed to begin arriving from May 31, ...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
PM Modi pays tribute to Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on her birth anniversary, recalls her contribution to nation-buildingIn a post on X, the Prime Minister offered his salutations to Ahilyabai Holkar and remembered her for her intelligence, compassion, and unw...
31 May, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Hajj travel becomes costlier for pilgrims as Iran-US war disrupts Gulf air routesPilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel pr...
30 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Arunachal signs MoA with Greenko for 1,750 MW Demwe Lower hydropower project on Lohit RiverArunachal Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Greenko Demwe Power Limited for the 1750 MW Demwe Lower Hydroelectric Project. ...
28 May, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Pilgrims kick off hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balanceOver 1.5 million Muslims have converged in Mecca for the annual hajj pilgrimage. This significant religious event unfolds against a backdro...
25 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST