Dussehra

Kolkata stampede: Two held for making 'pandal collapsing' announcements

The treasurer of the Chorbagan Durga Puja was arrested for allegedly misleading revellers by announcing that a section of the pandal was collapsing, which appeared to have triggered panic among them and led to the stampede that claimed the lives of 19 people last week, police said on Friday. Sanjib Raha, alias Sentu, was initially detained from a hideout in Nadia district on Thursday and later arrested, a senior officer said. "There were two persons who were making announcements at the Chorbagan Durga Puja. He was one of them. He had been absconding since the incident occurred in the evening of October 17. We initially detained him in Nadia and then arrested him after hours of questioning," he said. At least 19 people died, and 25 others were injured in the stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata following a crowd surge amid rain. The two persons, who had been making announcements at the puja pandal on the Maha Saptami day, were identified via CCTV footage, the

All institutions, political parties should unite for national interest: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said all institutions and political parties of the country should unite for national interest and fight together against the enemies of the country. Participating in Dussehra celebrations here, Modi also said that no matter how big or difficult a crisis may be, no one should sit back relying on others and recognise their own strength. "May our thoughts be aligned, and may... all the institutions of the nation, all political parties, stand together for national interest. We must proceed with this very spirit and we must fight together against the enemies of the country," the PM said. Underlining that his government's goal is to make India self-reliant, the prime minister said, "We must have faith in our resources. We must turn our resolve into power and find solutions through our own hard work. Because Lord Shri Ram taught us that the difficulties cannot stop our journey." He said in 'Ram Rajya', there is no discrimination against anyone and .

PM Modi greets people on Vijayadashami, wishes happiness and prosperity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the occasion of Vijayadashami and prayed that the festival would enrich everyone's life with happiness, prosperity, and success. "Heartiest greetings of Vijayadashami to everyone. May this festival of victory, filled with joy and faith, empower everyone's resolve with renewed strength," Modi said in a post on X in Hindi. "May every life be enriched with happiness, prosperity, and success-this is my sincere wish," he added. The festival celebrates Lord Rama's vanquishing the 10-headed demon king Ravana, and symbolises the triumph of good over evil. It is celebrated across the country with revellers coming out in large numbers to witness the burning of Ravana effigies, marking a culmination of 10 days of festivities filled with rituals, songs, dance and processions.

Delhi Traffic Police issues Dussehra advisory, urges advance planning

Traffic diversions will be enforced on major arterial roads in East Delhi between 5 pm and 8 pm, as required, due to the expected heavy movement of vehicles and pedestrians

Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE shut for trading today due to Dussehra

Stock market holiday: Trading will now resume for Dalal Street after a one-day hiatus on Wednesday, October 21.

Navratri 2026: 5 best AI prompts to create stunning festive & Garba photos

Discover AI photo prompts for Navratri 2026 to create stunning festive portraits, colourful Garba looks, and traditional outfits. Try these ready-to-use prompts for quick results

Dussehra 2026: State-wise school holiday schedule for Navratri, Durga Puja

Navratri brings excitement as schools prepare for the Dussehra and Durga Puja holidays. However, school holidays during Dussehra and Durga Puja vary across states and regions

Kerala Tourism eyes festive footfall boost, industry status policy in works

Kerala recorded 10.98 per cent growth in domestic tourist arrivals in Q1 2026 and is preparing new travel packages, upgraded infrastructure and a policy to grant tourism industry status

Agra idol immersion: Bodies of all 12 who drowned in river recovered

Bodies of all 12 people who drowned during idol immersion in the Utangan river here on October 2 were recovered on Tuesday, bringing to a close a days-long rescue operation, according to officials. In the incident that occurred on the occasion of Dussehra in the Khairagarh area, 13 people were swept away in the river during the idol immersion. One youth, identified as Vishnu, was rescued immediately, while the remaining 12 were missing. Agra Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar confirmed the completion of the operation. "All 12 bodies have been recovered from the Utangan river. The operation went on for nearly 124 hours, with teams from National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, Army, Provincial Armed Constabulary flood company, local divers and police working round the clock." The officials said the operation was particularly challenging as the bodies were trapped in deep pits in the middle of the river. The water flow was temporarily diverted to aid the divers a

Is Dussehra 2025 on October 1 or 2? When will Vijayadashami take place

Dussehra is a popular Hindu festival marking the victory of good over evil. It marks Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga's over Mahishasura

Dussehra festival weekend and vibrant lineup a hit for Box Office

Multiplexes see 2-3 times rise in bookings as big releases draw families and groups

Dussehra 2025: 5 must-visit places to witness best Vijayadashami in India

Dussehra or Vijayadashami is being celebrated on Thursday, Oct 2. It celebrates the victory of good over evil, marking Lord Rama's victory over King Ravana & Goddess Durga over the Mahishasura

Happy Dussehra 2025: Safety tips for enjoying Vijayadashami mela foods

Today's celebration of Dussehra 2025 signifies the end of the Navratri celebrations and the victory of good over evil. Meanwhile, food vendors, colourful mela & Ravan dahan make the fair more joyful

Akhanda 2 release date locked: Balakrishna roars in Dussehra special poster

Nandamuri Balakrishna is gearing up for his much-anticipated Akhanda 2: Thaandavam. Fans have been waiting for the prequel, and the makers have just gifted the fans a new poster on Dussehra

LIVE news updates: Government must be people-oriented to avoid chaos, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Latest news updates LIVE: PM Modi said buying products made by Indians will be a true tribute to Gandhi and Shastri. Catch all the latest developments here

Dussehra rush pushes Telangana liquor sales to record ₹1,000 cr in 4 days

Telangana liquor sales surged ahead of Dussehra, with ₹260 crore on September 28, ₹279 crore on September 29, ₹301 crore on September 30 and ₹320 crore on October 1 lifted by shops

Kovind to attend RSS Vijayadashami event; a look at past chief guests

The Sangh is currently holding its centenary celebrations across the country and as a part of those celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended an event in New Delhi on Wednesday

Stock market holiday: Will BSE, NSE remain closed on October 2?

Stock market holiday: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE will have no trading or settlement in stocks, derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments on Thursday

RSS rooted in faith in democracy, 'One India, Great India' belief: PM Modi

The commemorative ₹100 coin has a National Emblem on one side and on the other, there is an image of Bharat Mata

India chases the perfect mini-break this Dussehra as travel demand rises

Leisure hotspots and short-haul SE Asia see surge in demand as hotel tariffs and airfares climb 15-30%