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Uttarayan turns deadly as kite strings and electrocution kill 4 in Gujarat

Uttarayan turns deadly as kite strings and electrocution kill 4 in Gujarat

At least four people, including children, died in kite-related incidents in Gujarat during Uttarayan, while emergency cases surged by 33 percent due to kite strings, electrocution, falls, and two wheeler travel

15 January,2026 05:15 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI
Serbians celebrate Orthodox New Year with Julian calendar traditions

Serbians celebrate Orthodox New Year with Julian calendar traditions

Some Eastern Orthodox churches follow the ancient Julian calendar, which runs 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar used by Catholic and Protestant churches and much of the secular world

15 January,2026 07:17 AM IST | Belgrade | Agencies
Pongal reflects richness of Tamil traditions: PM Modi in letter to Tamil Nadu

Pongal reflects richness of Tamil traditions: PM Modi in letter to Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Pongal greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu, describing the harvest festival as a shining symbol of the richness of Tamil traditions. In a special letter, he highlighted Pongal’s deep connection with nature, agriculture, farmers, and the dignity of labour, while praising its role in strengthening family bonds

14 January,2026 11:40 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
PM Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal

PM Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal, highlighting their shared message of hope, gratitude and the importance of farmers, while celebrating India’s cultural diversity and traditions linked to the harvest season

14 January,2026 11:14 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

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