Niranjani Akhara elevates Japanese monk Joe Ota as Swami Adityanand Giri. Plans announced for 2026 Dharm Sansad in Japan and a major Sant Kumbh in 2027. Read more about this global push for Sanatan Dharma.
Uttarakhand High Court seeks state government's response in two weeks on a petition challenging key sections of the new Minority Education Act, 2025, filed by a madrassa. Read the full details.
Uttarakhand government disburses Rs 33.22 crore to 3,848 beneficiaries under Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojna, aiming to create jobs and curb migration. Discover how the scheme is transforming local economy.
Maharashtra's Skill Development Department launches a 21-day Puja Vidhi & Paurohit course in Nashik to train manpower for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Learn about the curriculum and opportunities.
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan reveals his wish to attend the ancient Kumbh Mela. Discover the actor's connection to the festival and explore the significance of this massive spiritual gathering.
Prolonged dry spells and lack of winter rain & snow in Uttarakhand threaten apple yields. Experts warn of inadequate chilling hours impacting the prized Harsil valley crop. Read more.
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.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attacks BJP over SIR process, constitutional integrity, and IndiGo cancellations. He warns of voter backlash in Uttar Pradesh. Read the full report.
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.
Author Meenakshi Singh's new book captures the spiritual essence of Maha Kumbh through photography. Unveiled in Delhi, it's hailed as a cultural document. Explore the divine in human form.
Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan defends transplanting trees for Nashik's Kumbh Mela Sadhugram amid protests from Shiv Sena, NCP, and legal challenges. Details inside.
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.
Uttarakhand MPs raise alarm in Parliament over surge in bear and leopard attacks, citing climate change and habitat loss. Parents fear sending kids out as terror grips hills.
Uttarakhand's election department initiates a crucial pre-revision exercise to verify voters from the 2003 electoral rolls, aiming to ensure accuracy and integrity ahead of potential updates.
A 42-year-old man was killed by a leopard in Pauri Garhwal, marking the third fatal attack in the district within a month. Public anger over rising human-wildlife conflict intensifies. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
Nashik district proposes Rs 264 crore for advanced disaster management at Kumbh Mela, including fire-fighting robots and a 60m water tower. Key details inside.
Nashik Municipal Corporation lists Rs 200 crore bonds on NSE, oversubscribed 3.95 times. Funds to clean Godavari for Kumbh Mela 2027. NMC gets Rs 26 crore incentive.
Nashik Municipal Corporation relocates Kumbh rest house project from historic B D Bhalekar School site to Gangapur Road following massive public protests. The new ₹10.36 crore project will be ready in 9-12 months.
Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan visited Champawat's Golu Devta temple to review the corridor project aimed at boosting religious tourism and local economy. Details inside.
Uttarakhand's early-warning system gets a major boost with 3 new Doppler radars approved for Haridwar, Pantnagar & Auli. This upgrade aims to improve accuracy of weather alerts in the hazard-prone state. Read more.
Nashik Municipal Corporation's bond issue for Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 oversubscribed 3.95 times, raising Rs 200 crore. NSE MD highlights investor confidence in municipal bonds. Read more.
Prayagraj authorities draft a detailed traffic and safety plan for Magh Mela 2025, featuring ghats on Google Maps, 7 key routes, and special parking. Key dates: Makar Sankranti (Jan 15) & Mauni Amavasya (Jan 18).
Bangladeshi traders are back at Kolkata's Bidhannagar Mela Utsav with popular garment and saree stalls after missing last year due to political tensions. The fair runs till Dec 21. Read more.
Nashik Municipal Corporation lists Rs 200 crore 'Clean Godavari Bonds' on NSE to fund key infrastructure, including sewerage and Ram Jhula, ahead of the 2027 Kumbh Mela. Read more.
PM Modi dedicates over 2 minutes of Mann Ki Baat to Uttarakhand, praising its winter tourism, adventure sports like ultra-marathon, and rising popularity as a wedding destination.