‘Pratham Puja’ by LG Sinha marks ceremonial start of Amarnath yatra
The ceremonial start of the 57-day long Amarnath yatra commenced on Monday with the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performing the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath.
The ceremonial start of the 57-day long Amarnath yatra commenced on Monday with the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performing the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath.
The Uttar Pradesh BJP has stepped up preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections with a series of meetings and discussions aimed at formulating its poll strategy.
According to official power data, the state's electricity requirement touched nearly 16,940 MW during the day, reflecting a sharp rise in consumption driven by soaring temperatures and increased agricultural activity.
The development marks a rare moment in Sikh history, making the Sandhwan family one of the few political families whose two generations have separately faced proceedings before Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
The Nah Welfare Society, representing indigenous communities in Upper Subansiri district, has accused the People’s Liberation Army of gradually occupying traditional grazing lands and hunting grounds near Taksing, north of the Subansiri River.
A supporter of the Bihar Chief Minister on Friday launched an indefinite hunger strike outside Nitish Kumar’s residence, urging him to continue leading the state instead of moving to the Rajya Sabha and relinquishing his post to join the Centre.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that India’s strategic autonomy and national sovereignty were under threat due to the government’s handling of foreign policy and energy trade decisions.
Opposition parties question India’s foreign policy and energy independence after Washington announced a temporary waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil during the ongoing West Asia crisis.
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleges corruption in Karnataka after contractors halt work over pending dues, claiming ministers demanded kickbacks to clear payments.
Domestic airlines including IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet on Friday began gradually restoring limited flight operations to and from the Middle East, while thousands of services remain cancelled amid continuing airspace restrictions tied to the US-Israel and Iran war.
