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April 22, 2026 9:55 AM

Kedarnath Temple opens for devotees, PM Modi calls yatra a ‘divine celebration of faith’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to devotees as the portals of Kedarnath Temple reopened, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage season in Uttarakhand. In a letter addressed to pilgrims on X, the Prime Minister described the journey to Kedarnath and the broader Char Dham Yatra as a “divine celebration of faith, unity, and rich traditions.” “On the sacred land of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, the doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham have been opened with full rite...

April 21, 2026 4:52 PM

Mobile phones banned inside Kedarnath Temple premises to preserve sanctity

Authorities at the Kedarnath Temple have imposed a complete ban on the use of mobile phones within the temple premises to maintain the sanctity of the shrine and ensure a peaceful experience for devotees. A member of the temple committee, Vineet Posti, said the decision was taken keeping in mind both the spiritual atmosphere of the temple and the convenience of pilgrims. He clarified that carrying mobile phones inside the premises, taking photographs or videos, and creating social media reels a...

October 14, 2025 5:45 PM

India’s Mobile Phone Exports Cross USD 1.8 Billion in September 2025

India’s mobile phone exports have registered another strong performance, underscoring the country’s growing competitiveness in global value chains. According to estimates by India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), smartphone exports crossed an estimated USD 1.8 billion in September 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of over 95% compared to September 2024. August and September are traditionally low-export months for the mobile phone industry due to production adjustments and...

February 4, 2025 8:56 PM

India has over 300 mobile manufacturing units, exports surpass Rs 1.29 lakh cr: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India has risen to become the world's second-largest mobile manufacturer, growing from just 2 units in 2014 to over 300 operational units nationwide today, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Tuesday. About 99.2 per cent of mobile phones sold in India are now made locally, as the manufacturing value has soared to Rs 4.22 lakh crore, with exports crossing Rs 1.29 lakh crore in 2024. In 2014-15, only 26 per cent of the mobile phones sold in the country w...