Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s largest meditation centre, Swarved Mahamandir in Varanasi on December 18. Swarved Mahamandir is located in Umraha, Varanasi around 12 km from the city centre. The colossal structure is a seven-story building which is spread over 3,00,000 square feet. Around 3137 verses from the spiritual text ‘Swarved’ are engraved on its walls. The Swarved is a spiritual text authored by Sadguru Shri Sadafal Deoji Maharaj. According to the temple website, around 20,000 people can sit together and meditate in the meditation centre. PM is currently on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi. He was welcomed by a cheerful crowd of people on either side of the road, waving at his motorcade.
18 December,2023 01:10 PM IST
On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, a wreath-laying ceremony was held at Kargil War Memorial in Ladakh. Tributes were paid to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the 1999 Kargil War. Army Chief General Manoj Pande laid a wreath at the War Memorial. Other than him, Indian Navy Chief R Hari Kumar also paid homage to the soldiers. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari paid tribute to the soldiers. Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan also laid wreath at the Kargil War Memorial. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also reached Ladakh to pay homage to the soldiers who lost their lives. Lt Governor of Ladakh, BD Mishra also reached the War Memorial to pay homage to the soldiers. Kargil War was one of the toughest wars fought in the most inhospitable conditions, both due to its geographical and climatic conditions. During the war, the Indian Army recaptured the strategic peaks of Tololing, Tiger Hill, and Point 4875, among others.
26 July,2023 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai
7/11 Mumbai train blasts
On July 11, 2006, a string of powerful bombs ripped through Mumbai's commuter trains system in the evening rush hour, killing nearly 200 people and bringing India's financial capital to a standstill. Seven blasts were triggered in the span of 11 minutes in the first-class suburban train compartments. The first bomb went off shortly after 6.20 pm in the Western Railway suburban train running from Churchgate to Borivali. The bomb exploded when the train was between Khar and Santacruz stations. Another bomb exploded at the same time in a local between Bandra and Khar Road. Most of the commuters in these trains were executives, businessmen, employees of government and private establishments and college students. Five more explosions occurred in Jogeshwari, Mahim Junction, Mira Road-Bhayander, Matunga-Mahim Junction and Borivali. Take a look at the timeline of events that took place since the 2006 Mumbai train bombings
11 July,2023 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai
Rahul Gandhi unfurled the Tricolor at Lal Chowk in Srinagar at 12 noon to mark the end of the foot march that began on September 7. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala were also present. Sunday is the last walking day of the yatra. Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh tweeted that Rahul Gandhi was supposed to unfurl the flag tomorrow but he had to do so today, owing to security reasons.
29 January,2023 09:45 PM IST | Mumbai
Owing to security concerns, the Congress on Friday stopped the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kashmir. Highlighting the issue, Rahul Gandhi addressed a press conference and said, "Police arrangement completely collapsed and cops who were supposed to manage the crowd were nowhere to be seen. My security people were very uncomfortable with me walking further on yatra so I had to cancel my yatra. Other yatris did the walk," Rahul Gandhi, in Anantnag.
27 January,2023 09:27 PM IST | Mumbai
Pooja Batra Birthday
Actress Pooja Batra celebrated her birthday with industry friends in Mumbai. Celebrities like Salman Khan's bodyguard Sheraa, Remo D'Souza, Jitendra, Sachin Pilgaonkar, director duo Abbas–Mustan, Madhur Bhandarkar, Ali Asgar attended the party, while politicians like Pratap Sarnaik, Aslam Shaikh too were present at the party
28 October,2022 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai
BJP candidate Rahul Narwekar has been elected as the new Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on July 03. Narwekar received a total of 164 votes in support. Rahul Narwekar opponent Rajan Salvi bagged 107 votes.
04 July,2022 04:35 PM IST | Mumbai
Shelf Life with Mid-Day
Happy Book Stall on Hill Road in the Mumbai suburb Bandra was opened in 1947 by the Jerajani family. About 75 years later, a small part of the family is still keeping the legacy alive. One of their most prominent customers is Bollywood actor Aamir Khan who has been visiting the shop since he was a child.
25 May,2022 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai
Ganpati Bappa Morya! Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya! Watch the full visarjan aarti of Mumbaicha Raja Mandal, Ganesh Galli from the safety of your home!
19 September,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
As part of arrangements, about 25,000 workers and officials will be present in the city’s 24 wards tomorrow to ensure rules are followed.
19 September,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
