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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
President Murmu confers National Teachers Awards, lauds their contribution in nation-building

President Murmu confers National Teachers Awards, lauds their contribution in nation-building

"Education makes a person capable. Children from the poorest backgrounds can touch the skies of progress with the power of education. Affectionate and devoted teachers play the most important role in giving strength to the flight of children. The biggest reward for teachers is that their students remember them throughout their lives and make commendable contributions to the family, society and country," she said. 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
Pilot accused of molestation, making objectionable video, arrested by Delhi Police

Pilot accused of molestation, making objectionable video, arrested by Delhi Police

The complainant, a resident of Kishangarh Village, said in her complaint that on August 30 at about 10.20 p.m., she was present at Shani Bazar, Kishangarh Village, where she noticed that an unknown male person was attempting to record objectionable videos of her without her consent by using a lighter-shaped device fitted with a hidden camera. Sep 5, 2025
Congress' post on Bihar and Bidis sparks row, NDA leaders hit back

Congress' post on Bihar and Bidis sparks row, NDA leaders hit back

Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary condemned the remark, saying, "They have first insulted the mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and now they are insulting the entire Bihar. This is the real character of Congress, which has been exposed before the nation." Sep 5, 2025
MUDA scam case: Judicial panel's clean chit to K'taka CM Siddaramaiah, blames officials

MUDA scam case: Judicial panel's clean chit to K'taka CM Siddaramaiah, blames officials

"The MUDA commissioners have not bothered about the formation of layout and allotment of sites in accordance with the KUDA Act. Commissioners working between 2020 and 2024 have arbitrarily and illegally allotted sites at their whims and fancies. Alternative site allotment was in contravention of Rule 16 of the 1991 rules. There appears to be a scam in providing alternative sites with untenable reasons," the report stated. Sep 5, 2025
3 IAF Chinooks airlift 135 Manimahesh devotees to safety in Himachal

3 IAF Chinooks airlift 135 Manimahesh devotees to safety in Himachal

Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi has been monitoring the rescue operation from ground zero. The Manimahesh pilgrimage to the glacier-fed Manimahesh Lake, located at a height of 13,500 feet in the Pir-Panjal range, coincides with Janmashtami, the festival celebrating Lord Krishna's birth. Sep 5, 2025
Give my warmest regards to Putin, Kim as you conspire against us: Trump to Xi

Trump to rename US Department of Defence to 'Department of War'

Trump, previewing the move last month, told reporters: "We call it the Department of Defence, but between us, I think we're gonna change the name. We won World War I, World War II -- it was called the Department of War, and to me, that's really what it is." Sep 5, 2025
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