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President Murmu extends greetings to citizens on eve of Krishna Janmashtami

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday greeted citizens on the eve of Krishna Janmashtami and asked all to take a pledge to make the nation stronger. The life and teachings of Bhagwan Shri Krishna inspire us towards self-development and self-realisation, she said in a message. Bhagwan Shri Krishna enlightened humanity about attainment of ultimate truth by following the path of 'dharma', the president said. This festival inspires us to adopt eternal values embodied by Lord Krishna, Murmu said. "On this occasion let us all take a pledge to follow the teachings of Bhagwan Shri Krishna and make our society and nation stronger," she said. Murmu extended best wishes to all the Indians living in India and abroad on the festival. "On the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, a festival filled with joy and enthusiasm, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all the Indians living in India and abroad," she added.

August 15 or 16? Here's when Janmashtami 2025 will actually be celebrated

The auspicious Hindu festival of Janmashtami, or Krishna Janmashtami, falls on the 8th day of the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Shraavana. So, in 2025, devotees will mark on Aug 16

Air India Express launches 'freedom sale' with fares starting from ₹1,279

Passengers can avail of 25% off Xpress Biz fares and 20% off extra baggage with Air India Express, as part of their special Freedom Sale to celebrate India's 79th Independence Day

Festival bonanza: Railways offers 20% rebate on confirmed return tickets

Railway Board's August 8, 2025 circular offers 20% rebate on base fare for confirmed return tickets booked for the same passengers, class, and origin-destination pair

Raksha Bandhan decoded: Here's why Rakhi is always tied on the right hand

Raksha Bandhan is an important Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between siblings. Have you ever wondered why Rakhi is only tied on the right hand? Let's know the science behind it

When is Rakhi in 2025? Check date, time and meaning of Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan: This year, Raksha Bandhan, a cherished Hindu festival, will be observed on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Celebrate the sacred sibling bond with fun, good food, traditions, and blessings

Friendship Day 2025: Wishes, quotes & greetings to share with your friends

Friendship Day is a day dedicated to the bonds of friendship. Countries, like India and the US, celebrate Friendship Day on the first Sunday of August

Logistics companies gear up to meet festival season demand surge

Prozo, which provides warehousing and fulfilment services, expects shipment to rise by 50 per cent compared to last year

When is Guru Purnima 2025? Check date, significance, wishes and more

Guru Purnima, observed by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains, honours Gurus and mentors. In 2025, it will be celebrated on July 10 to express gratitude and reverence

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2025: Date, timings, significance and more

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 will be observed on June 27 and the festivals commenced on June 13. The nine-day festival marks the sacred journey of Lord Jagannath

Elephants run amok during Ahmedabad Rath Yatra, chaos erupts among devotees

Rath Yatra 2025: A video shared by the news agency PTI captures the scary moment of the chaos. In the clip, mahouts are seen struggling to control the elephants

Over 140 pricked with needles at France's World Music Day celebrations

Paris prosecutors said three separate investigations had been opened after a 15-year-old girl, an 18-year-old male, and a third individual reported being pricked in different areas of the city

Pune Palkhi 2025: Check routes, traffic updates, safety guidelines and more

Palkhi 2025 Traffic Advisory: As Pune readies for the Palkhi processions on June 19-20, 2025, PCMC issues safety advisory to 1,494 hoarding agencies along key procession routes

Fathers' Day 2025: Friendly budget gift ideas to make your dad feel special

Fathers' Day 2025 will be celebrated on June 15. Get your dads gifts that interest them instead of sticking with boring ideas. So, here's a list friendly budgeted gift options

Bank Holiday on Mahavir Jayanti: Will banks remain closed on April 9 or 10?

Banks will remain closed on Mahavir Jayanti. However, people are confused about whether the bank will remain closed on April 9 or 10. Here is more information

Mahavir Jayanti date: When is Mahavir Jayanti? Is it on April 9 or 10?

This is one of the most important festivals for Jains across the world marking the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the last Tirthankara

SC allows Jharkhand to cut power on Ram Navami procession with conditions

Earlier, in April 2000, 28 people lost their lives due to electrocution during a Ram Navami procession in the state

Heavy rush at temples during Navratri, Eid brings vibrancy to markets

Devotess on the first day of Navratri on Sunday thronged temples in Sambhal and Varanasi sending the markets abuzz with a religious fervidness ahead of Eid, which through its month-long run-up, has already primed sellers for an increased sales and footfall. Tight security arrangements have been made to maintain peace and order in the state, which has seen communal confrontations in the recent past. In Sambhal, devotees thronged the Chamunda Devi temple and the Durga temple at Rambagh Dham in Chandausi to offer prayers. Chanchal Sunny Gupta, a municipal member from Ward 18, said, "There is enthusiasm among devotees in Sambhal. All temples have been cleaned, and the police have made excellent security arrangements." Bal Mukund Gupta, a devotee at Chamunda temple, said "It took me an hour to get darshan because of the heavy crowd." With Eid just a day away, markets are a hive of business activities, with shoppers thronging readymade clothing and footwear stores. "Markets are bustlin

Our festivals reflect India's unity in diversity: PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that various festivals being celebrated today and to be observed in the coming days are a pointer to the spirit of unity pervading India's diversity and asked people to continue to strengthen this feeling. Speaking in his monthly Mann ki Baat broadcast, Modi said various states are celebrating their traditional new year on Sunday and many others will be celebrating in the coming days. Other festivals, including Eid, are being celebrated, he said, greeting people on these festivals. He noted that summer vacation in schools will also fall in a few weeks and said the long days of summer are a time for students to develop new hobbies and polish their skills. He urged those offering various activities for students to use the hashtag of "myholidays" and students and parents to share their experiences with "holidaymemories" hashtag. In his address, Modi stressed on the campaign for "catch the rain" by conserving water through various means and

PM Modi greets people on Navratri, Nav Samvatsar, Indian new year

Prime Minister Modi also extended wishes on the occasion of Ugadi, which marks the Telugu and Kannada New Year, celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka