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Tarsem Jassar highlights Sikh history; says Diwali ‘belongs to everyone equally, beyond religion’ – Exclusive |
From putting on new clothes to lighting diyas, bringing gifts for friends and family, and indulging in delicious delicacies, the festive spirit of Diwali is too infectious to miss. And behind all this celebration lies a spiritual connection, one that is deeply rooted in both the Hindu religion and Sikh history. Highlighting the same, Punjabi…
Happy Diwali: AI operating special flight from Milan to bring stranded passengers home in time for the festival
NEW DELHI: The 256 Delhi-bound passengers of Air India stuck in Milan since last Friday will finally be able to reach India in time for Diwali celebrations. AI has decided to operate a special flight on Sunday (Oct 19) to fly them home in time for the festival of lights, instead of the original alternate…
China accuses US of cyberattack: Beijing says sensitive info stolen; what is National Time Center?
Representative image (AI) China on Sunday accused the US National Security Agency (NSA) of carrying out cyberattacks on its National Time Service Center. It further warned that any damage to the facility could disrupt network communications, financial systems and power supply.The Ministry of State Security said in a WeChat post that the US agency exploited…
‘Make a deal’: Putin demands Ukraine’s Donetsk in war-end offer to Trump; Kyiv calls it ‘selling them their own leg’
File photo of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded that Ukraine surrender full control of Donetsk, a strategically crucial region in eastern Ukraine, as a condition for ending the war, according to The Washington Post.The demand was made during a phone call with US President Donald…
End of an era: Calcutta Stock Exchange prepares for final Diwali after 100 years of trading
Kolkata’s historic Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE), one of India’s oldest bourses, is gearing up to celebrate its last Kali Puja and Diwali as a working exchange on October 20. The move comes as the exchange edges closer to a voluntary exit after years of legal battles and regulatory challenges.Trading at the CSE was suspended in…
Tamil Nadu weather: Heavy rains trigger landslides; train services on Nilgiri Mountain Railway cancelled | Chennai News
NEW DELHI: Train services on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway were cancelled on Sunday due to heavy rains and multiple landslides, while the India Meteorological Department warned of a developing low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal that could intensify into a deep depression, prompting fishing advisories in Tamil Nadu’s coastal regions.Southern Railway reported multiple “earth…
‘Tech issue’: Air India Milan–Delhi flight cancelled after snag; 250 passengers stranded | India News
Diwali celebrations were disrupted for hundreds of passengers hoping to reunite with family in India, after an Air India Dreamliner faced a technical snag at Milan airport on Friday.Flight AI138 from Milan to Delhi, scheduled for October 17, was cancelled due to an extended technical requirement on the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Most of the 250…
‘Israel armed criminal militias’: Is Hamas planning attack on Gaza civilians? What terror group said on US allegations
Hamas on Sunday has strongly rejected a statement from US state department that cited “credible reports” indicating the terror group is planning an attack on civilians in Gaza. The Palestinian militant group said that such allegations were false. Hamas says police forces in Gaza are protecting residents According to The Times of Israel, rejecting the…
Delhi shocker: Pregnant woman stabbed to death by former live-in partner; husband kills attacker | Delhi News
NEW DELHI: A pregnant woman was fatally stabbed by her former live-in partner, leading to his death at the hands of her husband during a violent confrontation on Saturday night around 10.15pm in Delhi’s Nabi Karim area.The victims were identified as Shalini, 22, and Aashu alias Shailendra, 34, while her husband Aakash, 23, sustained multiple…
Costumes, drums, and chants: ‘No Kings’ protests sweep US; why are millions marching against Trump?
Millions gather across United States (ANI image) Nearly seven million people on Saturday took part in the second round of nationwide “No Kings” protests, showing their concern about democracy in the United States. The protests happened in more than 2,700 cities and towns, from big cities to small towns. 7 Million Americans Rage Against Trump:…
