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BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary criticises Akhilesh Yadav, urges to apologise before Ram temple visit
Pankaj Chaudhary, the BJP president of Uttar Pradesh, has criticised Akhilesh Yadav's planned visit to the Ram temple. Chaudhary urged Yadav to visit and apologise for past incidents involving kar sevaks on December 6. This criticism is part of the BJP's broader strategy ahead of the upcoming 2027 UP polls. Akhilesh Yadav has previously raised concerns over alleged donation irregularities at the Ram temple.
Akhilesh Yadav vows to make Ayodhya 'global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage'
Akhilesh Yadav has pledged to create world-class infrastructure in Ayodhya, aiming to make it a global pilgrimage capital. He emphasised the need to restore Ayodhya's dignity and improve its economy that suffered from decreased visitors. Yadav plans to promote traditional boating to support local boatmen who have ties to Lord Ram. He also intends to investigate land transactions in Ayodhya to ensure accountability for corrupt practices.
Diwali 2026: From Ayodhya’s sea of diyas to Goa’s fiery Narkasurs, India celebrates the festival in splendour
India celebrates Diwali on November 8 with spectacular displays of devotion and tradition, from lakhs of diyas illuminating Ayodhya’s Saryu ghats to giant Narkasur effigies burning in Goa. As families prepare for Lakshmi Puja, security is tightened, special trains ferry festive travellers and temples across Uttar Pradesh host elaborate celebrations.
Ayodhya Diwali 2026 Today: Deepotsav Highlights, Ram Mandir Celebrations, Saryu Aarti, Dates, Major Attractions and Best Places to Visit
Ayodhya Diwali 2026 celebrations conclude with grand festivities following the three-day Deepotsav from November 5 to 7. Explore the Ram Mandir celebrations, Saryu riverfront diya decorations, Ram Ki Paidi, cultural performances, Deepotsav highlights, religious significance and the best places to visit in Ayodhya during the festival of lights.
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Over 43 lakh people affected in 14 districts as flood wreaks havoc in Bihar
Over 43 lakh people are affected by Bihar floods across fourteen districts. Several rivers, including the Ganga, are flowing above their danger levels. Incessant rains and Nepal catchment rainfall caused rivers and streams to overflow. The state has deployed rescue teams and is operating community kitchens for affected citizens. Light to moderate rain is forecast for the next two days.
Bihar: Flood situation remains grim in Saran as Ganga, Saryu, Gandak rivers' levels rise
Floodwaters inundated several villages in Bihar's Saran district as rivers rose significantly. Normal life was disrupted, and boats became the primary transport in affected areas. Residential areas in Chhapra city and surrounding blocks experienced significant waterlogging. The district administration intensified relief and rescue operations, deploying officials to monitor the situation. Affected families are receiving assistance and essential supplies amidst the ongoing crisis.
PM Modi hails 'alokik' Ayodhya’s historic Diwali celebration, sees Lord Ram’s legacy guiding India forward
PM Narendra Modi celebrates the historic Diwali in Ayodhya with Lord Ram enthroned in his grand temple after 500 years. The Deepotsav event sets two Guinness World Records for the largest aarti gathering and display of oil lamps, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
Ayodhya: 24 lakh 'diyas' to be lit on Ram ki Pairi on Diwali eve
Preparations are underway in Ayodhya for Deepotsav, a festival where 24 lakh earthen lamps will be lit on Ram ki Pairi. A light and sound show will also be held on a daily basis from November 11. The show, which will feature two steel columns and a curtain, has been assigned to the Uttar Pradesh Project Corporation Limited at a cost of approximately Rs 20 crore. The show will showcase Ramayan-based movies and will run for two hours in the evening for the next five years.
IHG Hotels & Resorts & K Raheja sign two hotels in Powai, Mumbai
IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Nikhil K. Raheja and Vijayta Raheja to expand its portfolio in Mumbai. The partnership will see the launch of a new five-star brand, voco, and a Holiday Inn Express & Suites property in the city. IHG has signed a management agreement with Saryu Properties & Hotels to convert two hotels in Mumbai into voco Mumbai Powai Hotel & Convention Centre and Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Mumbai Powai.
PM Modi offers prayers to Ram Lalla in Ayodhya
Immediately after reaching Ayodhya for the Deepotsav celebrations, the PM went to the makeshift Ram temple and offered prayers to Ram Lalla. He lit an earthen lamp there and performed an "aarti". Temple chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das applied vermillion on his forehead.
PM Narendra Modi to visit Ayodhya on Diwali eve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh to have "darshan" and perform a "puja" at the Ram temple on the eve of Diwali on Sunday. He will also inspect the construction site of the grand Ram temple and later, perform a symbolic coronation of Lord Ram, reported PTI citing a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
CDS General Bipin Rawat's work to strengthen border infra, national security will continue: PM Modi
Modi also said doctors are trying their best to save the life of group captain Varun Singh - the lone survivor of the Indian Air Force chopper crash near Coonoor.
Saryu project: Akhilesh Yadav calls BJP 'kainchijivi"; PM Modi says he may have cut ribbon in 'childhood'
Later at a rally, the PM without taking Yadav's name said he was waiting that "someone" will claim credit for the project.
Saryu canal project: Akhilesh says Yogi govt taking credit for SP's work
According to the Centre, the project was launched in 1978 but got delayed for four decades due to "lack of continuity of budgetary support, interdepartmental coordination and adequate monitoring".
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Saryu canal project; invites farmers to watch Dec 16 programme on natural farming
The Saryu canal project also involves interlinking of five rivers -- Ghaghara, Saryu, Rapti, Banganga and Rohini -- to ensure optimum usage of water resources of the region.
PM Modi to inaugurate Saryu Canal National project on December 11
The project, which is the biggest in Uttar Pradesh, will benefit 25-30 lakh farmers in nine eastern UP districts - Bahraich, Gonda, Shravasti, Balrampur, Basti, Siddharthnagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Gorakhpur and Maharajganj, Jal Shakti Minister Mahendra Singh said.
Kejriwal performs 'aarti' on banks of Saryu river in Ayodhya, says honoured to visit Lord Ram's birthplace
Kejriwal, who is also the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was given a yellow robe by seers after the 'aarti' was over. The AAP had announced last year that it would contest the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
Raghubar Das faces tough challenge from BJP rebel in Jamshedpur east
Das is seeking a sixth consecutive term from this seat. Rai was elected to the state assembly from the neighbouring seat — Jamshedpur West — in 2014. Interestingly, Rai was a minister in Das government in the state.
Uttar Pradesh speeds up work on Ram Idol, Airport
Last week, the UP government released Rs 400 crore for the proposed airport, taking the total allocation to Rs 600 crore.
Plans afoot for statue of Lord Ram on Saryu river banks in Ayodhya: BJP leader
"Yogi Adityanath must have made some plans pertaining to Ayodhya, which is a place of religious interest, pilgrimage and also the birthplace of Lord Ram," said Mahendra Nath Pandey.
Yogi government plans grand Diwali celebration in Ayodhya
The UP government plans for ‘Deepotsav’ in Ayodhya this November include specially decorated boats in Saryu River, a water projection show on the river opposite Ram Ki Paidi and a fireworks show.
Yogi government to set Guinness World Record by lighting 2 lakh diyas in Ayodhya today
Jailed Dera head Gurmeet Ram Rahim had on September 23 last year set the Guinness World Record by organising the largest display of 1,50,009 oil lamps in Sirsa.
Take lesson from Bihar poll defeat: Jharkhand minister Saryu Roy
He was reacting to the BJP's rout by the Nitish Kumar-led grand alliance in the just concluded elections in the neighbouring state.
Food Act beneficiaries to get ration from October 11: Jharkhand Minister Saryu Roy
Saryu Roy said the beneficiaries of the Food Act, will start getting their ration from October 11, the birth anniversary of Jai Prakash Narayan.
Ayodhya's dying river Saryu doesn't bother netas
"Politicians have no interest in the river. We've decided to support only that candidate who promises to nurse the river," says Eknath Pandey, a local priest.
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