Explore the best photos from around the world on December 8, 2025, featuring Gujarat's Siddhi Dhamal in Prayagraj, festive London markets, and more global moments. See the visual stories that defined the day.
Sheela Devi of Prayagraj overcame adversity to build a lakhs-earning tent house business and empower dozens of rural women through self-help groups and Mission Shakti. Read her inspiring journey.
UP Minister Rakesh Sachan inaugurated the National Handloom Expo-2025 in Kanpur. Featuring 80 stalls from 10 states, the fair supports weavers' livelihoods and runs until December 16. Visit to explore diverse handloom art.
Nashik Municipal Corporation calls a meeting with environmentalists to resolve the dispute over cutting 1,700+ trees in Tapovan for Sadhugram expansion ahead of Kumbh Mela. Read details.
Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026 will blend spirituality with adventure sports like parasailing and jet skiing. A 5-acre zone in Arail aims to attract tourists year-round with world-class safety. #Prayagraj #AdventureTourism
A 200-member Tamil Nadu delegation visited Prayagraj for Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0, taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam and receiving traditional gifts. The event strengthens cultural bonds.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a PIL seeking to stop construction at a Prayagraj temple, stating the petitioner failed to prove it's government land. Read the full details and legal implications.
A group of women from Sangrur, led by 70-year-old Baldev Kaur, is captivating visitors at Chandigarh's National Crafts Mela. They've turned a pastime into a thriving unit, reviving traditional crafts like ghagras and parandis, and finding identity through
Jagadguru Nirmalananda Swami inaugurated a bioenergy demo stall at Krisha Mela 2025. The event highlighted Mandya's historic biofuel role and India's 20% ethanol blending target. Read more.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy launched the Hasiru Siri agriculture magazine and announced support for farmers at the VC Farm Krishi Mela. He also apologised to Adichunchanagiri seer and pledged funds for Mysugar School. Read more.
Nashik Rural Police receive 43 new four-wheelers from DPC funds to enhance law & order across 15,000 sq km and prepare for Kumbh Mela 2025 security. More vehicles to come.
Two unidentified bikers snatched a gold chain from a woman in Mela Chinthamani, Trichy. Police have registered a case under BNS and are investigating. Read for details.
Over 30 Mumbai schools participated in a sustainability mela, championing citizen-friendly climate action. Actor Dia Mirza urged adults to learn from children's conviction.
UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya said SP chief Akhilesh Yadav should ask the Election Commission for SIR drive data. He accused the opposition of spreading misinformation about the voter revision exercise.
Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan defends transplanting trees for Nashik's Kumbh Mela Sadhugram amid protests from Shiv Sena, NCP, and legal challenges. Details inside.
Prayagraj district digitizes 83.85% of 46.92 lakh voter forms. Rural constituencies outperform urban seats. Draft electoral roll publication set for December 16. Read the latest update.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah launched Krishi Mela in Mandya, announced a new agricultural university for five districts, and pledged support for modern farming. Read his full plan for farmer welfare.
From the Maha Kumbh Mela to the beaches of the Philippines, discover the top destinations Indian travellers searched for in 2025, based on Google Trends data.
Maharashtra's ruling coalition faces rift as Shinde Sena protests tree cutting in Nashik's Tapovan for Kumbh Mela, opposing CM Fadnavis's stance. Details inside.
Allahabad University launches a major review of 2025 admissions after discovering graduates re-enrolled using false documents. Police inquiry pending. Details inside.
Prayagraj authorities verify entry-exit routes for Magh Mela 2026, expecting 12-15 crore pilgrims. AI, drones, and Kumbh model to ensure smooth flow. Read the detailed plan here.
A horrific collision between a motorcycle and a truck on Karwi-Prayagraj Road led to a massive diesel tank explosion, killing two young men. The truck driver fled the scene. Read the full details.
The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela will be held from Jan 31 to Feb 15, 2026. Egypt is the partner nation; UP & Meghalaya are theme states. Explore crafts, culture & cuisine.
Prayagraj's district-level youth festival under VBYLD 2026 on Dec 13 offers declamation, folk dance, science exhibition & more. Register on My Bharat portal. Details inside.
A total of 272 healthcare facilities in Prayagraj division received the Kayakalp Award for hygiene and infection control. Fatehpur leads with 86 awards. Discover the impact of this government initiative.
Allahabad High Court permits the second edition of the cultural festival 'Bazm-e-Virasat' at Bishop Johnson School in Prayagraj from Dec 19-21, calling it a non-commercial activity.
The first batch of 200 Kashi Tamil Sangamam members arrived in Prayagraj, receiving a grand welcome. The delegation took a holy dip at Sangam and visited key temples, highlighting cultural unity.
Congress & NCP MPs demand Union govt intervention to stop cutting of 1,700 trees at Tapovan for Sadhugram development ahead of Kumbh Mela 2027. Read about the ecological concerns.
Maharashtra politician Nitesh Rane questions environmentalists' silence on Eid goat slaughter amid protests against felling 1,700 trees for Kumbh Mela's Sadhu Gram. Read the full controversy.
Prayagraj Magh Mela introduces strict safety measures for boatmen, including life jackets, fare lists, and fitness certificates. New river line aims to prevent collisions. Read more.