PM Modi extends wishes to Nation on Onam, Milad-un-Nabi

PM Modi, other leaders extend wishes to nation on Onam, Eid Milad-un-Nabi, Teachers' Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm wishes to the citizens of the country on the occasion of Onam, Milad-un-Nabi, and Teachers' Day, highlighting the cultural, spiritual, and educational significance of each event. Emphasizing the rich traditions of Kerala, PM Modi said that Onam reflects the timeless heritage and cultural pride of the state. Sep 5, 2025
India's forex reserves surge by $ 3.51 billion to $694.23 billion

India's forex reserves surge by $ 3.51 billion to $694.23 billion

The gold component of the forex reserves increased by $1.77 billion to $86.77 billion at the end of the week. Central banks worldwide have accumulated substantial amounts of gold as a safe-haven asset in their foreign exchange reserves amid uncertainty created by geopolitical tensions. The share of gold maintained by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as part of its foreign exchange reserves has almost doubled since 2021. Sep 5, 2025
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Eid-e-Milad holiday row sparks outrage in J&K; UT admn slammed for ignoring moon sighting

A controversy has broken out in J&K after the Union Territory administration declined to shift the Eid-e-Milad holiday from Friday to Saturday despite the moon sighting. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, J&K Grand Mufti, and Education Minister Sakina Itoo strongly criticized the decision, terming it insensitive and a disregard of religious sentiments. Sep 5, 2025
Stock market ends flat; auto shares surge as IT and FMCG decline

Stock market ends flat; auto shares surge as IT and FMCG decline

Sensex closed at 80,710.76, down 7.25 points or 0.01 per cent. The 30-share index started the session with a positive note at 81,012.42 against last session's closing of 80,718.01. The index, however, remained volatile amid buying in automobile stocks and selling pressure in the IT and FMCG shares. It hit an intra-day high and low at 81,036.56 and 80,321.19, respectively. Sep 5, 2025
The deepest lesson: Greatness beyond medals and titles [Teacher's Day Special]

The deepest lesson: Greatness beyond medals and titles [Teachers' Day Special]

True education is not about rising higher but about diving deeper into service, into sacrifice, into the very heart of humanity. On this Teachers' Day, may we all become teachers in the truest sense, not only through our words, but also through the choices we make, the courage we summon, and the lives we lift, writes Major General Dilawar Singh. Sep 5, 2025
Ban imposed on sale of liquor in Bengaluru ahead of Eid-e-Milad celebrations today

Ban imposed on sale of liquor in Bengaluru ahead of Eid-e-Milad celebrations today

Police Commissioner Singh on Thursday said, "On September 5, the occasion of Eid-e-Milad, Muslim brothers will start a procession from the limits of Kothanur and Sampigehalli police stations in the North-east division and will proceed along Thanisandra Main Road, Nagawara Main Road, Arabic College Main Road, Shyampur Main Road, Tannery Road, Haines Road, H.K.P Road, Thammayya Road, Jayamahal Road, Nandidurga Road in the east division." Sep 5, 2025