In a recent update, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has announced a new timetable for the puja and darshan ahead of the total Lunar Eclipse on September 7, 2025. The decision is taken because of the religious traditions associated with an eclipse. It is to make sure that devotees can still participate in…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed confidence that higher consumption will generate enough revenue to cover the estimated Rs 48,000 crore shortfall in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections after the latest rate cuts. Hence, she stressed, public finances will remain unaffected and the move would rather boost GDP growth.She added that the consumption lift from…
The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 153.28 points to 80,004.60 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 46.4 points to 24,533.20. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday (September 3, 2025), tracking weak global market trends and relentless foreign fund outflows. Caution also prevailed in…
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday launched a scathing attack against Centre accusing it of “secretly removing” the 11 per cent of import duty on cotton coming from US.In a press conference held in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, former Delhi chef minister said that the decision has pushed the farmers of the country…
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (File photo) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, on Sunday, decided to step down form his post as pressure mounts within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) for a leadership election, according to local media reports cited by AFP.NHK reported that Ishiba chose to step down to prevent a split within…
Pitru Paksha is a sacred fortnight dedicated to our ancestors. In 2025, Pitru Paksha will be observed from Sunday, September 7, 2025, to Sunday, September 21, 2025. These days are set aside for offering tarpan, pind daan, and shraddha to the departed souls of the family. It is believed that during this time, the souls…
On the night of September 7–8, 2025, people across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia will be treated to a spectacular sight—a total lunar eclipse, popularly called a Blood Moon. This rare celestial event is expected to draw millions of skywatchers, as the Moon takes on an enchanting deep red glow. What causes a lunar eclipse?…
Canada vs Scotland (Photo: @CricketScotland on X) Canada and Scotland faced off in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 match last Sunday, where a unique record was set in international cricket history.The match began with Scotland winning the toss, and their bowler Brad Currie took charge of the first over. Ali Nadeem, Canada’s opener,…
With access to 26 major platforms cut off overnight, thousands of young Nepalis across the country have called for a protest Monday against what they said was a “digitally repressive” move by the government in Kathmandu. Demonstrations are expected to begin at 9am, with organisers calling the blackout a “direct assault on speech, work and…
Cristiano Ronaldo stuns fans (Photos by AP) Cristiano Ronaldo reminded the football world that age is just a number as he launched Portugal’s World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign in dazzling fashion on Saturday. The 40-year-old superstar struck twice in a commanding 5-0 victory over Armenia, proving once again why his name still dominates the record…
