Raksha Bandhan 2026: Is it in July or August? Check the correct date, significance, rituals & celebrationsMark your calendars for Friday, August 28, 2026, as India prepares to celebrate Raksha Bandhan, a beloved festival honouring the sibling bo...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
July Purnima 2026: Check date, tithi, significance, rituals and other detailsAshadha Amavasya, observed on July 14, 2026, is a significant Hindu day dedicated to honoring ancestors. Devotees perform rituals like Pitr...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Purnima on Monday 2026: Why This Rare Somvati Full Moon Is Considered Highly Auspicious for Lord Shiva DevoteesPurnima falling on a Monday is considered an exceptionally sacred combination in Hindu tradition because Monday (Somvar) is dedicated to Lo...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
July 2026 calendar: Complete list of holidays, festivals, bank holidays and major eventsJuly 2026 in India is marked by a vibrant calendar of religious observances and regional bank holidays. Key events include the Jagannath Ra...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Bank holidays in July 2026: Banks to remain closed on these days in several states; check full listJuly bank holidays: Bank customers should note upcoming July 2026 closures across various Indian states. Important banking tasks should be ...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
UK's likely next leader Burnham to unveil plan to shift power from LondonAndy Burnham, poised to lead Labour, will unveil a plan to shift power from London to Britain's regions, aiming to boost living standards t...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
Jyeshtha Purnima 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Vrat Rules, Significance, Rituals and Spiritual BenefitsJyeshtha Purnima 2026, on June 29th, marks a significant Hindu festival promising prosperity and spiritual purification. Devotees observe f...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Vat Purnima Vrat 2026: Pooja Time and Date, Ukhane, Significance, Rituals and the Story of Savitri and SatyavanVat Purnima Vrat will be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026. Primarily celebrated by married women in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and several sout...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Vat Purnima 2026 Complete Guide: Best Simple & Bridal Mehndi Ideas, Puja Samagri, Fasting Rules, Date and Pooja TimeVat Purnima Vrat will be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026. Married women across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, and several southern states obs...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Pune realtor murder: Police summon Siya Goyal's parents, brother for questioningPune police are questioning the parents and brother of Siya Goyal, a co-accused in the murder of realtor Ketan Agarwal. Siya and her lover ...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
South Korea court gives ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee seven-year jail term for briberySouth Korea's former First Lady Kim Keon Hee has been sentenced to seven years in prison for accepting bribes, including luxury jewellery, ...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Including Election Commission chapter in NCERT book is absolutely wrong: TMC's Saugata RoyA TMC MP has strongly criticized the inclusion of praise for the Election Commission in an NCERT Class 9 textbook, deeming it 'absolutely w...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
What does Esha Deol ‘miss’ the most after divorce from Bharat Takhtani? Actress shares how parents Hema Malini, Dharmendra set the bar for herEsha Deol recently shared the one thing she misses most after her separation from Bharat Takhtani. Despite their divorce after 12 years, th...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Amit Shah calls on president amid buzz of reshuffle of union council of ministersUnion Home Minister Amit Shah met President Droupadi Murmu amidst growing speculation of a Union Cabinet reshuffle. This follows Prime Mini...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Indian passport, visa services to move to a new system in UAE. Here's what changes from July 1Indian passport, visa, and consular services in the UAE are set for a major overhaul from July 1, 2026, with Alhind Tours and Travels LLC t...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
China ready to implement leaders' consensus, properly handle sensitive issues: Wang YiChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, expressing readiness to work with India on sensitive i...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise trusted newsThe culture department said on Monday it was considering requiring platforms such as Meta's Facebook, Alphabet-owned YouTube and TikTok to ...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST