PM Modi on March 17 held a public meeting in AP’s Palnadu joined by TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu and Janasena chief Pawan KalyanIt was the first occasion, the 3 leaders shared the stage in a rally ahead of the Lok Sabha Polls 2024 However, an unmissable incident occurred when PM Modi interrupted Pawan Kalyan’s speech Interrupting Kalyan’s speech, PM Modi asked some of his supporters to climb down lamp post. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noticed people climbing the structure on which lights were fixed and immediately interrupted Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan, who was addressing the gathering, to urge them to come down from the lamp post. Watch video.
18 March,2024 12:58 PM IST
Diwali 2023: Ayodhya has been illuminated ahead of Diwali. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with its variations also celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". Diwali is observed on Amavasya (or the new moon), the 15th day of the month of Kartik, every year. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12. The city is fully geared up for its seventh Deepotsav, with over 24 lakh lamps set to illuminate the city. The Guinness Book of World Records team has initiated the lamp count at 51 ghats in the presence of the supervisor, ghat in-charge, coordinator, and counting volunteers.
11 November,2023 11:27 AM IST | Mumbai
Delhi gang-rape: Clampdown at India Gate to check clashes . Video courtesy: NDTV
24 December,2012 10:25 AM IST
Check out singer Lorde purposely throwing down a floor lamp during MuchMusic performance in this video.
18 June,2014 08:29 PM IST
Strict restrictions have been imposed on Friday in seven police areas in Srinagar in order to stop the 'anti-India' demonstrations, which have been called by Separatists to protest against the killing of a Kashmiri trucker by a mob in Udhampur.
23 October,2015 12:54 PM IST
The influx of wax candles and electric lamps in the market has badly hit the business of traditional potters in Uttar Pradesh. Though the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, is around the corner, potters in Kanpur city are yet to see any brisk business of earthen lamps.
06 November,2015 10:28 AM IST
Devotees in Gorakhpur lit thousands of earthen lamps during Deep Mahotsav, celebrated after Diwali. Hundreds of devotees gathered at a reservoir in Gorakhpur's Surajkund temple and lit around 1,25,000 earthen lamps or diyas.
13 November,2015 05:47 PM IST
A 37-year-old trader, Mahender, was shot dead near Seelampur metro station in Delhi last night. The businessman dealt with jeans manufacturing. Earlier also, the 37-year-old had been shot at. The police are investigating the matter. Details are yet awaited.
03 May,2016 12:15 PM IST
Ahead of the gleaming festival of Diwali, potters in Uttar Pradesh are busy preparing earthen lamps. Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, is just around the corner and demand for the article goes up during this time of the year. In holy city of Varanasi, potters are making more than 1,000 lamps in a day to meet the surge in demand. These potters otherwise make clay utensils. However, the demand of clay lamps or diyas has been steadily decreasing over the years with the advent of cheap and decorative LED lights in the markets. The ages old festival of Diwali marks the homecoming of Hindu god, Lord Rama, after an exile of 14 years. On this day, people illuminate their houses with different types of lamps and lights. Fireworks displays and exchange of gifts and sweets with friends and family are an integral part of the festival celebration
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