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Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: How the first 'LIVE' war happened

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: How the first 'LIVE' war happened

July 26 this year marks the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War, one of the major wars to take place on the India-Pakistan border

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: History and significance of the day

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas that saw India reclaim its territory from infiltrating Pakistani forces

25 July,2024 11:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Devendra Fadnavis Birthday: Lesser known facts about top Maharashtra BJP leader

Fadnavis has been instrumental in the BJP's electoral success in Maharashtra

21 July,2024 09:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Shravan 2024: All you need to know about the sacred month

Each Monday of Shravan is considered particularly sacred

21 July,2024 04:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Guru Purnima 2024: Best messages, wishes, quotes and greetings

This is a day to respect our parents, who are our first and constant gurus, and our other teachers, mentors, and professors who have guided us in life

21 July,2024 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Guru Purnima 2024: Significance of the day

Guru Purnima also holds significance in Buddhist traditions

20 July,2024 10:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Commemorating Guru Purnima 2024: Honouring our teachers and guides

Guru Purnima 2024 holds deep cultural and spiritual importance, with various customs and traditions observed to mark the occasion.

15 July,2024 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Shrawan Begins 2024: Understanding the significance of this sacred month

Shrawan, also known as Sawan, is a highly revered month in the Hindu calendar. Here, as Shrawan begins 2024, we explore why it is so important & how it is celebrated.

15 July,2024 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Commemorating Muharram 2024: Here's how Muslims observe Ashura

Ahead of Muharram 2024, the report looks at how Muharram and Ashura are honoured, as well as the traditions linked with this holy month.

13 July,2024 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Rajnath Singh Birthday: Here's a look at Defence Minister's political journey

A post-graduate in Physics, Rajnath Singh joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during his youth

09 July,2024 10:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Islamic New Year: Wishes, messages, greetings for family, friends

Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, is the first day of the Islamic lunar calendar

07 July,2024 10:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Muharram 2024: The Islamic New Year explained

The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year or Islamic Lunar New Year, marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar

07 July,2024 10:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Islamic New Year: Wishes, messages, greetings for family, friends

Islamic New Year: Wishes, messages, greetings for family, friends

Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, is the first day of the Islamic lunar calendar

07 July,2024 10:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Muharram 2024: The Islamic New Year explained

Muharram 2024: The Islamic New Year explained

The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year or Islamic Lunar New Year, marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar

07 July,2024 10:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Celebrating Islamic New Year 2024: A time of reflection and renewal

Celebrating Islamic New Year 2024: A time of reflection and renewal

As Muslims around the world prepare to observe Islamic New Year 2024, they can reflect on Hijra's lessons & enduring virtues of faith, resilience & community.

07 July,2024 10:26 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ajit Doval reappointed as National Security Advisor

Ajit Doval reappointed as National Security Advisor

His appointment will be co-terminus with the term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi or until further orders, it said.

14 June,2024 07:48 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Elderly man beaten to death over parking issue in Jaipur

Elderly man beaten to death over parking issue in Jaipur

According to police, Gopal Khandelwal had a dispute with his neighbour Prabhu Thakaria over car parking in Shanti Colony on Thursday night

01 June,2024 05:59 AM IST | Jaipur | PTI

In photos: Kashmir in the wraps of snow

A cold spell continued to intensify across Jammu and Kashmir, with many areas in the state experiencing temperatures below freezing. The recent snowfall has led to the Kashmir region being cut off from the rest of the world for the second day in a row on Wednesday. Photos/AFP

21 February,2024 02:11 PM IST | Editor
Ayushman Bharat Diwas: Here's all you may need to know about healthcare scheme

Ayushman Bharat Diwas: Here's all you may need to know about healthcare scheme

Ayushman Bharat Scheme is one of the revolutionary healthcare programmes in recent times

23 April,2024 10:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Ram Navami 2024: Greetings, wishes and messages to share with family, friends

Ram Navami 2024: Greetings, wishes and messages to share with family, friends

On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, here are some heartfelt greetings, wishes and messages to share with your family and friends

16 April,2024 07:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Maharashtrians in Sweden celebrate Gudi Padwa in traditional way

Maharashtrians in Sweden celebrate Gudi Padwa in traditional way

On Sunday, the Maharashtrian Mandal in Gothenburg, Sweden celebrated the festival of Gudi Padwa in a traditional way taking pride in the Marathi culture

15 April,2024 09:05 PM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Some lesser-known facts about the 1919 tragedy

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Some lesser-known facts about the 1919 tragedy

Jallianwala Bagh massacre that took place on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab marked a turning point in India’s struggle for independence

12 April,2024 10:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

MPs Suspension: Rahul Gandhi films as TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimics RS Chairman

    MPs Suspension: Rahul Gandhi films as TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimics RS Chairman

    Amid protests outside Parliament over the MPs suspension from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimicked Upper House Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asking Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to sit on the stairs of the Parliament. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi was seen filming a video of mockery. Hours after 33 members were suspended from Lok Sabha for "misconduct" for the remainder of Parliament winter session on Monday, 45 members from the opposition including Congress' Jairam Ramesh, Randeep Surjewala and KC Venugopal were suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the remaining period of the session which concludes on December 22. While 34 members were suspended for the remaining part of the session, the "misconduct" of 11 others was also referred to the Privileges Committee, which has been asked to give its report in three months.

    20 December,2023 11:58 AM IST
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