Dussehra
Chaotic Scenes at Rajasthan Ram Leela: Abandoned Hanuman Actor and Failed Ravan Effigy Burning
Oct 04, 2025 01:44 am CST
Multiple Ram Leela performances across Rajasthan faced unexpected challenges during Dussehra celebrations, including crowd chaos in Ajmer where a Lord Hanuman actor was left stranded, and a record-attempting 221-foot Ravan effigy in Kota that failed to burn due to rain-caused technical issues.
PM Modi Celebrates Vijayadashami: A Festival Symbolizing the Triumph of Good Over Evil in India
Oct 02, 2025 09:48 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders extended warm Vijayadashami greetings to the nation, emphasizing how this significant Hindu festival celebrates the victory of righteousness over evil. Also known as Dussehra, this celebration marks the culmination of Shardiya Navaratri and encourages people to embrace courage, wisdom, and devotion in their lives.
Government Approves 3% Dearness Allowance Increase for Employees Ahead of Festive Season
Oct 01, 2025 05:50 pm CST
The Indian government has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for employees and pensioners, effective from July 1. This festive season benefit, confirmed by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, follows a 2% hike in March and will impact compensation calculations until the Eighth Pay Commission implements new salary structures in 2026.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Severe Action Against Peace Disruptors Amid Festival Season
Sep 27, 2025 07:59 am CST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed authorities to take stringent action against individuals involved in disrupting peace across multiple districts. During a comprehensive law and order review, the CM expressed concern over provocative processions and inflammatory slogans, ordering immediate FIRs against perpetrators and maintaining his zero-tolerance approach toward criminals, while emphasizing citizen safety as the government's top priority amid the festival season.
Bihar Election Likely After Chhath Puja, Diwali, Dates Out After Dussehra
Sep 22, 2025 02:41 pm CST
Dates for the 2025 Bihar Assembly election will likely be announced after Dussehra (on October 2, this year) with the voting itself spread across two phases in the first and second weeks of November, sources told NDTV Monday morning.
New Surpanakha In Indore's Dussehra: Sonam Raghuvanshi, Meerut's 'Drum' Killer
Sep 18, 2025 05:12 pm CST
This Dussehra, Indore will witness an unusual and controversial event that is already sparking debate.