Durga Ashtami, dedicated to Maa Mahagauri, is one of the most sacred Navratri days. Devotees observe fasts, perform Kanya Puja, and recite aarti and mantras. Worshipping Maa Mahagauri on this day removes sins, brings peace, and bestows prosperity, strength, and divine blessings.

To enhance connectivity between India and Bhutan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced two new rail link projects to provide seamless travel the two neighboring countries. These railway links are 89-km long between India and Bhutan.

Police had opened fire on protesters, who had been calling for Ladakh’s statehood and extension of Sixth Schedule protection to the region. Calling his son a patriot, Tharchin’s father has expressed pain on his tragic death. Read on to know more on this.