As Makar Sankranti nears, Ranchi sees a surge in demand for traditional tilkut. Stalls on Main Road and Upper Bazaar offer fresh sweets, with prices stable. Discover the festive rush and changing tastes.
Ranchi's kite market is vibrant ahead of Makar Sankranti, with patriotic designs like Operation Sindoor and PM Modi kites flying high. Discover the trending themes and prices from Rs 3 to Rs 300.
A high-tech Remote-Controlled Lifebuoy Water Drone, capable of towing 1,000 kg, is deployed at Gangasagar Mela for swift water rescues. Read how this innovation safeguards lakhs of devotees.
Discover your Makar Sankranti 2026 horoscope! Get detailed astrological predictions for all 12 zodiac signs, from career and finance to love and health. Plan your year ahead with cosmic guidance.
Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal demands Centre release pending Rs 100 crore to Nashik onion farmers before Makar Sankranti. Farmers protest over 5-month delay in payments from NAFED, NCCF.
Indore police intensify crackdown on deadly Chinese kite string (manjha), arresting two and seizing stock. Action follows ban due to severe injuries to humans and birds. Read more.
Gorakhpur's iconic Khichdi Mela at Gorakhnath Temple begins ahead of Makar Sankranti. A blend of faith, culture & community, the fair draws lakhs. Main event on Jan 15.
Thick fog and speeding caused 8 accidents, including 5 fatal ones, in Kolkata between midnight and 7 am. Key areas affected include Thakurpukur, Alipore, and Bowbazar. Read the full report.
APSRTC will operate 8,432 special bus services for Sankranti 2026, with 71% as intrastate trips prioritizing women passengers under the Stree Shakthi scheme. Plan your travel now!
Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Lohri & Pongal with traditional Indian sweets made with jaggery. Discover easy, healthy recipes for kheer, ladoo, chikki & more. Try them now!
Plan your Makar Sankranti 2026 travel! Discover the top 5 destinations in India for vibrant kite festivals, sacred rituals, and harvest celebrations. Experience Gujarat, Jaipur, Prayagraj & more.
Gujarat gears up for the International Kite Festival 2026! Discover the official dates for Uttarayan and key venues in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, and Rajkot. Plan your visit now!
Mark your calendars for Makar Sankranti 2026 on January 14! Discover the auspicious Punya Kaal timings, traditional puja rituals, and the spiritual significance of this major Indian festival.
Lohri 2026 falls on January 13. Discover the meaning behind the bonfire rituals, festive foods, and folk songs celebrating the Punjabi hero Dulla Bhatti. Join the community spirit!
India gears up for Pongal, Lohri & Makar Sankranti 2025. Know the exact dates, shubh muhurat timings, and how different states celebrate these vibrant harvest festivals.
Banks across multiple Indian states will be closed next week for Pongal, Lohri, and Makar Sankranti. Check the state-wise list of holidays to plan your financial transactions.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench expressed anger as most Vidarbha districts ignored its order to publish public notices on banned nylon manja. The court has now ordered immediate action. Read the full story.
Tragedy struck Vadodara as three women lost their lives in separate road accidents on Monday. Details on the fatal crashes in Gotri, Squirrel Circle, and Waghodia Road.
Women government employees in Nagpur face a clash as EVM distribution on Makar Sankranti, Jan 14, coincides with key festival rituals. Read how they are managing their dual responsibilities.
Visakhapatnam saw a marginal 4% drop in road crashes in 2025, yet deaths held steady at 349. NH-16 remains the deadliest stretch. Police cite speeding, reckless driving as key causes.
West Bengal unveils a tech-driven plan for Gangasagar Mela 2026, featuring AI surveillance, QR wristbands for safety, and a major sustainability push. Read about the green transformation.
Explore the essence of Lohri, the North Indian winter festival. From traditional foods like gachak to its spiritual meaning of 'Lo Hari', discover how it blends warmth, family, and self-offering. Join the celebration!
Amritsar residents and experts propose crucial steps like speed control, public awareness, and better lighting to tackle the rising menace of road accidents during dense fog. Read their actionable solutions.
Nashik police have externed 519 criminals for 15 days to ensure free & fair civic elections and prevent the sale of banned nylon manja during Makar Sankranti. Read more.
Tragic road accidents in Delhi claim three lives, including an elderly woman and a security guard. Details on the incidents, arrests, and the impact on families. Read more about road safety concerns.
Ahead of Sankranti, chicken prices in Andhra Pradesh have skyrocketed, with country chicken now costing more than mutton. Traders warn of further hikes from January 10. Read more.
West Champaran's aromatic Marcha Chura sees a price surge & national demand spike after its GI tag. Discover how this Makar Sankranti staple is transforming local farming. Read more!
Megastar Chiranjeevi's upcoming film 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' trailer is here. The comedy-action drama, co-starring Nayanthara, releases on January 12 for Sankranti. Watch now!
Following Supreme Court directives, Maharashtra orders a 24x7 crackdown to clear stray cattle from highways, set up patrols, and boost emergency response to prevent accidents.
BJP's Nitin Nabin is expected to be formally elected party president before the January budget session, marking a significant organizational overhaul and generational change. Get the full details here.