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October 25, 2026 12:00 PM

PM Modi Describes 12-Year Journey of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ as a ‘Pilgrimage’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reflected on the 12-year journey of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, describing it as an opportunity to recognise the contributions of ordinary citizens and calling the experience no less than a pilgrimage. Addressing the 139th episode of the programme, the Prime Minister thanked listeners for their continued support and affection, saying they had been an integral part of the journey and a source of inspiration. Recalling the beginning of �...

October 22, 2026 1:19 PM

Amit Shah pledges drug-free Punjab by December 2029

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday pledged to free Punjab from the drug trade by December 31, 2029, and urged the state government to hand over two murder investigations to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Addressing a Vijayadashami celebration in Ludhiana, HM Shah burned a symbolic Ravana effigy representing “chitta”, or drugs, linking the festival’s message of good triumphing over evil with the campaign against narcotics. HM Shah said he had met families at three locati...

October 20, 2026 9:41 PM

All institutions, political parties should unite for national interest: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said all institutions and political parties of the country should unite for national interest and fight together against the enemies of the country. Participating in Dussehra celebrations in New Delhi, PM Modi also said that no matter how big or difficult a crisis may be, no one should sit back relying on others and recognise their own strength. "May our thoughts be aligned, and may... all the institutions of the nation, all political parties, stand toge...

October 20, 2026 9:35 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi attend Dussehra celebrations at different venues in Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Dussehra celebrations at different venues across the national capital on Tuesday, as Ravan effigies were set ablaze to mark the festival. President Murmu, accompanied by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Cabinet Minister Parvesh Verma, attended the Dussehra celebrations at the Dwarka Shri Ram Leela in Sector 10, where she performed the traditional aarti of Lord Ram, Lakshman and Sita before ...

October 20, 2026 10:19 AM

President Murmu, Vice President, PM Modi extend Vijayadashami greetings

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Vijayadashami, highlighting the festival’s message of righteousness, truth and the victory of good over evil. In her message on the eve of Vijayadashami, President Murmu greeted Indians living in the country and abroad and urged citizens to uphold morality and duty. “The festival of Vijayadashami has a special significance. It symbolises the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana. L...

October 19, 2026 7:57 PM

President Murmu Greets Citizens on Eve of Vijayadashami

President Droupadi Murmu, on the eve of Vijayadashami, extended her greetings to Indians in the country and abroad and urged citizens to uphold the values of morality and duty and contribute to building an inclusive society and a Viksit Bharat. In her message, the President said, “On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Indians living in the country and abroad.” She said the festival symbolises Bhagwan Shri Ram’s victory over Ravana, with Shri ...

October 19, 2026 2:59 PM

Kullu Dussehra: A congregation of deities celebrating faith, community and Himalayan heritage

When Dussehra celebrations draw to a close across much of India, festivities begin in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu Valley. At the historic Dhalpur Maidan, village deities arrive in decorated palanquins, accompanied by priests, musicians and devotees, for a week-long celebration centred on Lord Raghunath. The International Kullu Dussehra 2026 is scheduled for October 21-27. The festival brings together hundreds of local deities and their followers, offering a distinctive expression of the valley�...

October 2, 2025 7:56 AM

Symbol of victory of good over evil: PM Modi extends Vijayadashami greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami and prayed that people draw inspiration from the festival to move forward with courage and wisdom. Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, is observed annually at the culmination of Shardiya Navaratri. Falling on the tenth day of the month of Ashvin in the Hindu lunisolar calendar, it symbolises the triumph of good over evil. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Vijayadashami is...

October 1, 2025 10:41 PM

Rajnath Singh urges soldiers to embrace technology and stay battle-ready

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday joined Armed Forces personnel for the traditional Barakhana in Bhuj, Gujarat, marking the eve of Vijayadashami with soldiers. Addressing the gathering, he called on the Armed Forces to embrace emerging technologies, prioritise training, and remain prepared for every challenge in an era of rapidly evolving threats. “The nature of technology is changing at a pace never seen before. What was considered modern yesterday becomes outdated today,” Singh ...

October 1, 2025 5:55 PM

President Murmu extends greetings on eve of Vijayadashami

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended her greetings to citizens on the eve of Vijayadashami, calling the festival a symbol of the triumph of Dharma over Adharma and an inspiration to uphold truth and justice. In her message, the President said Vijayadashami, celebrated across the country as Ravana Dahan and Durga Puja, reflects India’s deep-rooted cultural and national values. She noted that the festival urges people to renounce negative tendencies such as anger and ego, while embrac...