Massive Delhi Traffic Jams Forecast for Jan 1, 2026
Delhi Traffic Police warns of severe congestion on NH-44 and key roads on December 31 & January 1, 2026, due to Khatu Shyam Temple rush and New Year. Plan alternate routes.
Delhi Traffic Police warns of severe congestion on NH-44 and key roads on December 31 & January 1, 2026, due to Khatu Shyam Temple rush and New Year. Plan alternate routes.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at Ram Mandir anniversary, stated India's Operation Sindoor reflected Lord Ram's restraint. He called the temple movement a unique global narrative.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath credits PM Modi for Ayodhya's decade-long transformation, marking the Pran Pratishtha anniversary. Read about the city's journey from conflict to a modern spiritual hub.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorates the second anniversary of the Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya, calling it a symbol of India's cultural resurgence and unity. Read his full message.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participates in 'Pran Pratishtha Dwadashi' rituals at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir. The ceremonies mark the anniversary of the Ram Lalla idol consecration.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath attend Pran Pratistha Dwadashi at Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Singh leads rituals as main yajman. Details inside.
Designer Manish Tripathi calls it a 'great fortune' to craft Lord Ram's clothes for Ayodhya's Pratishtha Dwadashi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to attend the December 31 celebrations. Read more.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir, a Rs 291 crore auditorium, and an Integrated Command Centre for city surveillance in Guwahati. Read more about this landmark development for Assam.
Major temples in Ranchi, including Pahari Mandir and Jagannathpur Temple, have extended darshan hours and deployed extra security for New Year devotees. Special rituals and arrangements ensure safety.
Twashta Kasar Samaj Sanstha Vachan Mandir in Pune, a temple of books, approaches its golden jubilee in 2026. Discover how this community hub thrives on Rs 40 monthly fee and nurtures young readers.
The high-level committee finalizes a phased SOP for the inventory of Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar. The process, to be videographed, aims for completion before the 2026 Rath Yatra. Details inside.
Ayodhya's Ram Mandir begins grand rituals for Pratishtha Dwadashi anniversary. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is chief patron. Full details on ceremonies & schedule inside.
Delhi is set for a massive healthcare upgrade with a new OPD & critical care block at AIIMS, a super-speciality RML building, and 277 new primary health centres. Read about the 2026 expansion plan.
Explore the top 10 innovative albums of 2025, from Bhojpuri rap to global electronica, that defined a year of musical transition. Discover the new sounds shaping the future.
Shantanu Gupta analyzes the historical, political, and social roots of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid dispute. Includes Rajnath Singh's claim about Congress and the mosque. A deep dive into India's most sensitive religious-political issue.
Explore the spiritual narrative of Ayodhya's Ram Temple, where centuries of legal and political delays are now seen as part of a divine, destined plan for its grand inauguration.
The mother of the Unnao rape survivor was allegedly manhandled by police in Delhi's Mandir Marg. The incident has triggered protests and demands for accountability. Read the full report.
India reports over 80% drop in malaria, 21% fall in TB, and significant reductions in maternal & child mortality. Health Minister Nadda credits institutional strength and public participation for the success. Read the full report.
Uttar Pradesh has become India's most visited state in 2025, drawing 646.8 million domestic tourists. Discover the spiritual and cultural hubs driving this unprecedented tourism boom.
The 10th Bhimaanjali dawn concert in Mumbai honoured Dr B R Ambedkar's legacy through classical music. Ustad Shujaat Khan, Pandit Rupak Kulkarni performed. Read more about this cultural tribute.
Shaktinagar police arrested a man, Sajan, after an encounter near Kali Mandir bus stand. Stolen jewellery and a .32 bore pistol were recovered. Read the full details of the robbery case and police action.
M L Dahanukar College's 'Jab We Meta' won the Loksatta Lokankika competition finale at Ravindra Natya Mandir. Discover the winners and highlights.
Dancer reflects on her mother Maya Rao's legacy, calling dance a 'womb memory.' She shares how Bengaluru became a creative sanctuary and critiques today's performance culture. Discover the journey.
The disruption of rituals at Vrindavan's Banke Bihari Mandir has ignited a nationwide debate on tradition vs modern temple management. Historian Hindol Sengupta weighs in.
Masked thieves looted a gold crown & ornaments from Thawe Bhawani Temple. Police form SIT, suspend personnel. Read details on the shocking security lapse.
Bombay High Court directs three Andheri housing societies to remove structures blocking a key DP road within a week. Justice Jadhav's order aims to ease traffic congestion and improve access to civic amenities.
Teachers from OPS Vidya Mandir in Chennai were honoured for their outstanding contributions to school education. Read about the inspiring ceremony and award recipients.
Young UKG students at OPS Vidya Mandir, Ambala, paid a vibrant tribute to the Indian Navy with a special thematic assembly on Navy Day, showcasing patriotism and naval awareness.
The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, formalised on Jan 22, 2024, culminated a 30-year journey involving 5 Prime Ministers. Explore the political and historical saga behind India's landmark temple.
Bengal BJP intensifies its focus on temples, with plans for a Ram Mandir in Murshidabad and a demand to reclaim the historic Adinath Temple in Malda. Get the latest political developments.