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'Shiv Sena isn't Uddhav's private company,' says Shinde at Dussehra rally

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday asserted his rebellion was not an act of "betrayal", but a "revolt" and asked Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray to kneel down at party founder Bal Thackeray's memorial here and apologise for going against his ideals and aligning with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Addressing a mega rally at the Bandra Kurla Complex's MMRDA ground on the occasion of Dussehra, Shinde said voters in the state elected the Shiv Sena and the BJP in the 2019 Assembly elections, but Thackeray "betrayed" people by joining hands with the Congress and the NCP to form the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government. He said massive crowds at his Dussehra rally was proof enough to show who are true inheritors of Bal Thackeray's legacy. Slamming Thackeray, Shinde, who heads the rebel faction of the party, said the Shiv Sena was not a private limited company and maintained the 56-year-old outfit was built through hard work of common Sena ...

'This time Ravan is different': Uddhav's jibe at Shinde at Dussehra event

In a scathing attack on Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his supporters, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said their reputation as "traitors" will never be washed away. Addressing the annual Dussehra rally at the iconic Shivaji Park ground here, Thackeray lashed out at Shinde, whose rebellion in June this year brought down the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government in the state. "As time changes, Ravan's face also changes. Today, it is the traitors (who are Ravan). When I was unwell and underwent a surgery, I had given the responsibility to him (Shinde). But he conspired against me thinking I will never stand up on my feet again," the former chief minister said. The Shiv Sena does not belong to one person but it belongs to all loyal Sena workers, Thackeray said, adding, "If you feel I should not remain the Sena president, I will quit. "There is a limit to lust for power...After the act of treachery, he now wants the party, its symbol and also

Over 500,000 people witness historic Dasara festivities in Mysuru

The Dasara festivities celebrated on a grand scale in Mysuru came to an end with the iconic 'Jamboo Savari' on the occasion of Vijayadashami

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal attends Dussehra festivities at Red Fort

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday attended Dussehra festivities at the historical Red Fort ground here. Speaking at the Lav Kush Ramlila Committee's 'Ravan Dahan' programme, Kejriwal wished for India to become the "best and strongest nation in the world". He said Ramlila is very important for the people as it connects them to the culture of the country and spreads the message of Lord Rama's life. Ramlila is the enactment of the victory of good over evil in the Hindu epic of Ramayana. The chief minister also witnessed the burning of the effigies of demon king Ravana, his brother Kumbhkaran and son, Meghnad. Actor Prabhas of 'Baahubali' fame also attended the event. 'Ravan Dahan' programmes were organised by different Ramlila committees at the Red Fort area that drew huge crowds after a two-year lull due to the Covid pandemic.

Himachal: Modi becomes first Prime Minister to attend Kullu Dussehra

In the nearly 400 years of the history of the world-famous weeklong Kullu Dussehra festivities, Modi became the first PM to pay obeisance to Kullu Valley's chief deity Lord Raghunath in the festivity

Religion-based population imbalance cannot to be ignored: RSS chief

Population imbalances lead to changes in geographical boundaries, says Mohan Bhagwat at a Vijayadasami event

Mohan Bhagwat's Dussehra address: Highlights from his last five speeches

In his annual Vijayadashami speech on Wednesday, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat sought a comprehensive new population policy applicable to everyone equally. Here we look at his speeches from the last 5 years

'Need to empower women', says RSS chief in his Vijayadashami address

RSS chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat has strongly advocated for women empowerment in the country, and said that men and women are equal in every aspect and respect, have equal potential and capabilities

Dussehra reinforces faith in righteousness, says Vice President Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday extended greetings on Dussehra, saying the festival reinforces faith in righteousness. "Symbolising the victory of good over evil, Dussehra reinforces our faith in 'Dharma' or righteousness," the Vice President Secretariat tweeted, quoting Dhankhar. He hoped the festival brings peace, prosperity and happiness in the lives of people.

Stock market closed today for Dussehra; all trading holidays for 2022

The stock market in India will remain closed today for Dussehra

UP CM Yogi leads Vijayadashami procession in Gorakhpur with grand turnout

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is also Gorakshpeethadhishwer', led the traditional Vijayadashami Shobha Yatra' here on Tuesday with a grand turnout and series of welcomes by local people. The procession saw participation of members of different communities. The CM rode a chariot decorated with flowers and was welcomed by members of Muslim and Sindhi communities as he distributed prasad' to them. The yatra started at 4.30 pm from Gorakhnath temple after Adityanath performed a puja of Guru Gorakhnath. It moved stately with a musical backdrop composed with such traditional instruments as Nagfani, Turhi, Nagada, Damru, and brass band. A huge number of devotees lined up on both the sides of the road to have a glimpse of the Yatra. As soon as the Yatra came out of the main gate, people from the Muslim community showered flowers at the procession. Urdu academy chairman Chowdhary Kaifulwara welcomed the Cm with a garland. Women and children of the Muslim community were

TRS leader distributes chickens, liquor to workers at Warangal on Dussehra

In an unusual festival gift, a ruling TRS leader at Warangal in Telangana on Tuesday distributed chickens and liquor to 200 workers on the occasion of 'Dussehra' and wished a grand success to Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao who is expected to foray into national politics. Rajanala Srihari, the TRS leader, told PTI that he distributed a fowl (weighing about 2 kg) and a quarter bottle of liquor each to 200 poor workers (hamali). The distribution was made after offering prayers on the occasion of 'Dussehra' festival. He wished that Chandrasekhar Rao, who is expected to venture into national politics on Wednesday after renaming the TRS, should become the Prime Minister of the country. He also wished that Rao's son K T Rama Rao, who is now the working president of TRS and a Minister, should become the Chief Minister of Telangana. When told that the distribution of liquor by him may come under criticism, Srihari recalled that he had distributed food items and money to needy people,

Dussehra preparations speed up in Himachal's Kullu ahead of PM Modi's visit

With Dussehra just a day away, the preparations for the festivities paced up in Kullu ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit

Dubai's new Hindu temple set to welcome visitors for Dussehra festival

A new Hindu temple constructed in Jebel Ali in Dubai is set to open on Tuesday, one day ahead of the Dussehra festival

Telangana CM KCR likely to announce name of national party on Dussehra

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao will soon announce the details of his national agenda on the occasion of Dussehra

Dreams going up in smoke? Dussehra brings little cheer for effigy makers

The pavement is lined with giant Ravana heads in festive pinks, yellows and blues. It's the first Dussehra celebration after more than two years of Covid but the road to recovery is slow and difficult, say the artisans who craft the effigies that form the centrepiece of festivities. Two days ahead of Dussehra, when effigies of the demon king and his brothers Kumbhkaran and Meghnath go up in flames in a symbol of the triumph of good over evil, Delhi's Titarpur village is distinctly festive with colourful effigies ready to be shipped across the country. Scratch the surface, however, and the despondency is evident. Things are better but a far cry from what they used to be. "Some years ago, I would make as many as 100 effigies for the festival. This year I am making only 21. With neither margin nor demand, there is no reason or motivation for me to increase the count," 73-year-old Mahendra Pal, who has been in the business of making effigies for the past 45 years, told PTI. Not so long

Bank holiday: In October, banks will remain closed for total 21 days

Starting today (October 3), the banks in some cities will remain closed for the entire week because of festivals

Festive demands up airfares by 20-30% on key routes across country

The hike in airfare prices is a result of the increased cost of aviation turbine fuel, according to ixigo's data

Ad spends likely to get double-digit boost as festive cheer returns

Ad spend projected to be Rs 30,000 crore this time - growth of 15% over last year's Rs 26,000 crore

Carnival of sorts: Palace city of Mysuru gears up for Dasara from Monday

It is that time of the year again, when this palace city gets decked up for the annual ten day-long celebrations, playing host to a plethora of religious and cultural events to keep up the traditions of celebrating the Dasara or Navaratri festival that began in 1610. Celebrated as "Nada Habba" (state festival), the festivities will be a grand affair this year depicting Karnataka's rich culture and traditions, coupled with reminiscence of royal pomp and glory, after muted celebrations for the last two years in view of the covid-19 pandemic. Dasara, considered to be one of the biggest and most important festivals of the region, grew as a festival of masses and the Mysuru dynasty under the royal patronage; continuing with the traditions, is now being celebrated under the auspices of the Government of Karnataka, after India became independent and republic. President Droupadi Murmu will be inaugurating the festivities during the auspicious "Vrushchika Lagna" between 9.45 AM and 10.05 AM