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New Delhi, March 4 – Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Holi, emphasizing the festival's message of unity, renewal, and harmony.Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan posted on X: "Happy Holi! This beautiful...

Patna, March 3 – A tragic incident occurred in Bihar just before Holi, where six children drowned in a river in the East Champaran district on Tuesday, according to police.The incident took place in Rakhawa panchayat, under the Kesaria police station area, while the children were bathing in...

Gurugram, March 3 Two people, including a teenager, died and one man was injured after their motorcycle plunged into a ravine in the Aravalli Hills near Damdama Lake on Tuesday afternoon, police said.The accident occurred when the bike lost balance while the three were returning from a temple...

Jammu, March 3 Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, extended their warmest greetings to the people on the eve of Holi, the festival of colors.The LG wished happiness and success for all, while Abdullah hoped the festival would further...

Motihari (Bihar), March 3 Thirty-seven trainee police constables were suspended for unauthorized absence from their duties in East Champaran district ahead of Holi.They have also been served show-cause notices, according to a statement issued by the district police on Tuesday."Thirty-seven...

Mathura (UP), March 3 More than 44 lakh devotees have visited Mathura, Vrindavan, and other sites in the Braj region this year to participate in the famous Holi celebrations associated with the divine love of Radha and Lord Krishna, police said on Tuesday.Additional Superintendent of Police...

New Delhi, March 3 India's quick commerce sector is preparing for a vibrant and bustling Holi, evolving from a grocery service into a full-fledged neighborhood store for last-minute festive essentials as households stock up on gulal, pichkaris, and sweets.For the Indian consumer, the "kirana...

Mumbai, March 3 As we celebrate the festival of Holi, celebrity chef and filmmaker Vikas Khanna revealed through his latest social media post how his trip to Vrindavan back in 2011 during Holi inspired his film, "The Last Color".Vikas shared that while everyone else was enjoying the festival...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extended warm greetings to the people on the eve of Holi. In his message, Mr. Birla described Holi as a celebration of colors, enthusiasm, and mutual harmony. He said the festival reflects India's rich culture, traditions, and spirit of brotherhood. Mr. Birla noted...

Mumbai, March 3 Bollywood celebrities, including Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, and Shabana Azmi, among others, celebrated Holi with their family and friends on Tuesday, immersing themselves in the vibrant colors of the festival.Kaif shared a picture on her Instagram handle...

New Delhi, March 3 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended greetings to city residents on the auspicious festival of Holi, describing it as a symbol of harmony, love, and unity.In her message, the Chief Minister said that Holi is not merely a festival of colours, but a celebration of our...

Kolkata, March 3 Amid the ongoing political tensions between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the assembly elections in West Bengal approach, a scene of camaraderie was witnessed in Siliguri, where Mayor Gautam Deb of the TMC and MLA Sankar...

New Delhi, March 3 – President Droupadi Murmu greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Holi, stating that the festival symbolizes unity in diversity.In a message, the President said, "On this joyous occasion of Holi, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians, both in India...

New Delhi, March 3 Delhi experienced a warm day on Tuesday, with a maximum temperature of 31.5 degrees Celsius, 4.1 degrees Celsius above the normal.The minimum temperature was recorded at 15.6 degrees Celsius, 2.2 degrees Celsius above the normal.According to the India Meteorological...

New Delhi, March 3 – Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta led Holi celebrations on the Assembly premises on Tuesday, stating that it is not just a festival of colours, but a celebration of India's civilisational strength."Holi is not just a festival of colours; it is a celebration of India's...

Hyderabad, March 3 Two teenagers drowned in a lake here on Tuesday after celebrating Holi, police said.The deceased, both first-year Intermediate students, aged 17, were swimming in 'Panthulu Cheruvu' located in the Vishwakarma Colony at around 2:30 PM, but they were not strong swimmers and...

Patna, March 3 – Rejecting the idea of "dynasty politics," Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar agreed on Tuesday to launch his only son, Nishant, in politics, a development that led to jubilation within the JD(U) and speculation about Nishant's potential Rajya Sabha seat.The announcement came...

Beed, March 3 While Holi was celebrated with vibrant colors and playful splashes of water in some parts of the country on Tuesday, the residents of Vida village in the Beed district of Maharashtra upheld a 90-year-old tradition – a ceremonial ride on a donkey for a son-in-law.This unique...

Mumbai, March 3 Actress Raveena Tandon was seen dancing with great enthusiasm on the dhol during the Holi celebration with her family and friends.Raveena posted a series of photos and videos on social media, giving a glimpse into this year's Holi celebrations.In the first clip posted on her...

Itanagar, March 3 The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik, and Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on Tuesday extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Holi, expressing hope for harmony and compassion in society.In his message on the eve of Holi, the...