Weather update: Kolkata braces for heavy rain, thunderstorm ahead of Durga Puja; IMD issues alert till…

Thunderstorms and rain have been reported across various districts, including North 24-Parganas, South 24-Parganas, East and West Midnapore, and Jhargram. The city witnessed severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions due to heavy rainfall, with streets flooded and commuters facing long delays.
Navratri 2025 Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini puja vidhi, significance, mantra, colour, more

Navratri 2025 Day 2 is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, the goddess of penance and devotion. Devotees observe fasts, perform puja with flowers and incense, chant the mantra ‘Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah’, wear yellow, and seek blessings for wisdom, inner strength, and spiritual growth.
THIS Delhi Metro line to be longest with 46 stations and highest interchange stations, know full details

The DMRC has continuously worked on expanding its lines. In the latest project, the DMRC has been working on expanding the Metro’s Pink line connecting Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar. After the project’s completion, the Pink Line will become the longest metro line with its route.
Delhi NCR to get another expressway, to connect Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Jewar Airport; check details

The proposed expressway recently received backing from Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issues BIG statement on PoK: ‘That day will come when…’

His remarks come after it was alleged the government had “missed the chance” to capture PoK during Operation Sindoor in May. Leaders of various Opposition parties criticised the government for agreeing to a ceasefire despite India having the upper hand in the conflict. Read on to know more on this.
Good News for UP commuters, THIS 594 km-long expressway is set to link 518 villages in 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh, to be operational by…

Spanning an impressive 594 kilometers, the Ganga Expressway is a 6-lane (expandable to 8 lanes) greenfield expressway connecting Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh to Prayagraj in the east.
Shardiya Navratri 2025: 7 must-visit places to experience magic of Ramlila in Delhi-NCR

As Navratri 2025 begins today, Delhi-NCR comes alive with grand Ramlila performances that celebrate tradition, culture, and devotion. From historic venues to vibrant local grounds, here are seven must-visit places to witness the magic of Ramlila this festive season.
PM Modi in Arunachal Pradesh hails next-gen GST reforms as ‘double bonanza’ for people, slams Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Heo Hydro Electric Project (240 MW) and Tato-I Hydro Electric Project (186 MW) to be developed in the Siyom sub-basin of Arunachal Pradesh.
Sharad Navratri 2025: Are Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami falling on same day?

Navratri 2025 begins on September 23 and ends on October 1. Maha Ashtami falls on September 30, while Maha Navami is on October 1. Both days have distinct rituals like Sandhi Puja, Kanya Pujan, and Saraswati Puja, making them spiritually significant and celebrated separately across India.
UP govt takes BIG step, bans caste-based reference in police records, public spaces, political rallies; check details

However, the government has clarified that exemptions will apply in cases filed under the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, where identifying caste remains a necessary legal requirement.