Gujarat International Kite Festival 2026 Dates Announced
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!
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!
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to establish a high-level joint committee with full decision-making powers to negotiate the reopening of their shared border. Read the latest developments.
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!
India declares sensitive stretches of the India-Nepal border high-security zones after arrests of foreign nationals & rising drug smuggling. SSB intensifies patrols.
Delhi Development Authority organizes a free 3-day kite festival at Baansera, Jan 16-18. Explore kite history, international displays, food, and cultural performances. Join thousands of visitors!
Residents of Turbat, Pakistan, protest the indefinite closure of the Pak-Iran border crossing, demanding the restoration of trade vital for local economy and livelihoods.
The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026 dates are out! Get all details on the venue, how to reach, and what to expect at Mumbai's iconic cultural event. Plan your visit now!
India's premier oral storytelling festival, Udaipur Tales, is back from Jan 9-11, 2026. Featuring Divya Dutta, Rajit Kapur & more. Discover inclusive storytelling magic in Udaipur!
Andhra Pradesh Govt launches Avakai: Amaravati Festival of Cinema, Culture & Literature from Jan 8-10, 2026. A public riverfront event celebrating Telugu arts. Explore the details!
Afghanistan investigates a border clash with Tajik forces, calls for joint coordination to prevent future incidents. Read the full details and official statements here.
The 11th Khajuraho International Film Festival, held from Dec 16-22, celebrated cinema, culture, and ideas. Featuring stars, 102 films, and folk arts, it honored legends like Dharmendra. Explore the highlights!
A group of seven Bangladeshi nationals was caught entering Assam's Sribhumi district. The incident highlights border security concerns. Read details on the arrest and deportation.
The 3rd Sharjah Festival of African Literature opens on Jan 14, featuring 50+ writers from 15+ countries. Explore panels, poetry, and cultural exchange in the UAE. Discover the full programme now!
Ahan Shetty reveals his intense physical transformation for 'Border 2', losing 5 kilos with a strict high-protein diet. The actor trained at NDA for his Navy officer role. Read his exclusive details.
Over 3,100 youth will converge in Bilaspur for Chhattisgarh's State Youth Festival 2025 from Dec 23-25. The event launches Khelo India Tribal Games, aiming to empower youth and preserve culture. Read more.
Thick winter fog on Punjab's 553-km Indo-Pak border creates security challenges. BSF adapts with tech, sniffer dogs, and patrols, recovering 278 drones and 388 kg heroin this year. Read how forces counter the seasonal threat.
The 9th Mahindra Kabira Festival starts on Dec 19 in Varanasi, exploring Kabir's teachings through music, art & dialogue. Discover the schedule & highlights.
Sunny Deol's Border 2 is officially set for a 2026 release. Get all details on the cast, director, and the much-awaited sequel to the iconic war film.
Govt data reveals 1,104 infiltration attempts on India-Bangladesh border in 2025. Over 2,500 arrests made. Get the full breakdown of border security statistics here.
Ahan Shetty returns after 4 years with 'Border 2'. Teaser unveiled in Mumbai, film releases Jan 23, 2026. He shares emotional journey & father Suniel Shetty's advice. Read more.
A 27-year-old engineer from Vizag was detained in Bikaner's Khajuwala sector while trying to cross into Pakistan to meet a woman. Security agencies are investigating his motives.
Pakistani and Afghan border forces engaged in an exchange of fire at the Chaman crossing, a key trade route. The incident highlights ongoing tensions. Read the full report for details.
The 10th Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji, from Dec 12-21, showcases interdisciplinary art, breaking genre silos with 35+ curators. Explore dance, theatre, food & tech fusion.
Pakistan allows UN humanitarian aid to cross into Afghanistan via Torkham and Chaman borders after a two-month halt. The move follows talks with the UN but regular trade remains suspended.
The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival concluded successfully, highlighting resilience, cultural heritage, and sports. Governor Bhalla praised stakeholders and infrastructure initiatives boosting tourism. Read more.
The BSF has activated a multi-layered security system using indigenous tech to tackle cross-border drones. In 2025 alone, 278 drones were recovered and over 380kg heroin seized. Read more on the evolving threat.
BSF Inspector General OP Upadhyay details enhanced security measures against fundamentalist activities and smuggling on the Meghalaya-Bangladesh frontier. Read the full update on border fencing and seizures.
Tripura government launches comprehensive border security strategy through community development, relocating 4,000 residents and implementing economic initiatives. Learn how this approach tackles security risks.
Pakistan's economic crisis intensifies as prolonged border closure with Afghanistan disrupts trade worth billions. Key exports and imports remain stranded, worsening Pakistan's financial turmoil.
BSF reveals upgraded border infrastructure in Jammu with higher fences and enhanced surveillance after August 2025 floods. Security now 2-3 times stronger than pre-flood arrangements.