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Protected cultivation boosts horticulture and exports in Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ, Sept. 29 -- Modern farming techniques like polyhouses and net houses are rapidly transforming Prayagraj's horticulture landscape, driving up farmer incomes and positioning the district as a... Read More


Capital decks up with Durga Puja fervour in with full swing

India, Sept. 29 -- You know its Durga Puja when you see pandals, markets packed with life-sized idols, embellished streets, and assorted food stalls across the city. The five-day event has always been... Read More


'A big bang, then doors flew open': Eyewitnesses recall Michigan shooting horror

India, Sept. 29 -- At least four people were killed, and several other deaths are likely, as a former US Marine rammed his pickup truck through the front doors of a Mormon church in Michigan on Sunday... Read More


Lucknow man held for conversions disguised as 'healing sessions'

LUCKNOW, Sept. 29 -- A 43-year-old man was arrested in Nigoha here on Sunday for allegedly carrying out illegal religious conversions disguised 'healing sessions', police said, adding the accused also... Read More


Navratri 2025: How the 10-day lunar extension may affect your zodiac sign

India, Sept. 29 -- Navratri is usually a nine-night celebration, but the year 2025 brings something truly rare and powerful. Because of a unique lunar alignment, this Navratri will stretch across 10 n... Read More


Punjab government invokes ESMA as nursing staff's strike hits health ops at 3 med colleges

Patiala, Sept. 29 -- The Punjab government has invoked the East Punjab Essential Services (Maintenance) Act (ESMA) to end the nursing staff strike at the government medical colleges. The nursing staf... Read More


Durga Puja in Lucknow began in 1909, not 1914

LUCKNOW, Sept. 29 -- While Bengali Club's Durga Puja, which began in 1914, is widely regarded as the city's oldest public celebration of the festival, community elders recall a Durga Puja event that i... Read More


Suryakumar Yadav to donate Asia Cup match fee to Indian Army, Pahalgam victims

India, Sept. 29 -- Suryakumar Yadav, following the Indian cricket team's victory in the recently concluded Asia Cup, said he would donate his entire match fee for the tournament to the Indian Armed Fo... Read More


'Very proud of him': Alleged old report on Thomas Sanford surfaces after Michigan church shooting

India, Sept. 29 -- Thomas Jacob Sanford has been identified as the suspect in the Michigan church shooting on Sunday that left at least two dead and many injured. Authorities said that the 40-year-old... Read More


Navratri 2025 Day 9: Which goddess to worship on ninth day? Know correct Ashtami, Navami date, shubh muhurat, colour

India, Sept. 29 -- The holy 9-day festival of Navratri is celebrated with fervour across the country. It is dedicated to the worship of Maa Durga and her nine divine forms. This year, the festival beg... Read More