Krishna Janmashtami 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat, Vrat Rules, Dahi Handi and Holiday Details

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Krishna Janmashtami 2026 celebration inside an Indian home temple showing Laddu Gopal dressed in a yellow outfit with a peacock feather crown, miniature jewellery and flute, as a priest performs Panchamrit Abhishekam with milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar while family members in traditional attire pray before a decorated wooden Jhula, brass diyas, marigold flowers, Tulsi leaves, fruits, incense and festive offerings during the sacred Nishita Kaal midnight celebration.

Krishna Janmashtami, the sacred festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, will be observed in 2026 on different dates according to tradition. As per the available information, Smarta tradition (household devotees) will celebrate Krishna Janmashtami on Friday, September 4, 2026, while the Vaishnava tradition and ISKCON temples will observe the festival on Saturday, September 5, … Read more

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Festival Dates, Muhurat, Visarjan Schedule, Fasting Rules and Public Holiday Details

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 celebration inside an Indian home featuring an eco-friendly Lord Ganesha idol on a floral altar, family members in traditional attire performing Madhyahna Pooja with folded hands, modaks, fruits, coconuts, diyas, incense, flowers, kalash, marigold decorations, rangoli, and a warm spiritual atmosphere.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 will be celebrated from Monday, September 14, to Friday, September 25, 2026. The festival begins with Ganesh Sthapana during the Madhyahna Muhurat (11:02 AM to 1:31 PM) and concludes with Anant Chaturdashi Visarjan. Lord Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed deity, is worshipped first before any auspicious beginning. This 10-day festival is observed with … Read more

Why Surat Faces Chronic Waterlogging Every Monsoon: Flood Prone Areas, Infrastructure Challenges and Long-Term Solutions

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Severe urban flooding in Vesu, Surat, Gujarat, showing submerged roads, stranded cars, motorcycles and city buses, residents walking through knee-deep rainwater, emergency workers operating portable dewatering pumps, flooded basement parking at a commercial complex, traffic police redirecting vehicles near a waterlogged underpass, overflowing drains, and dark monsoon clouds during intense rainfall.

Surat is a city of resilience, known for its diamond polishing, textile trade and entrepreneurial spirit. Yet every monsoon, as the Tapi River swells and the Arabian Sea pushes high tides inland, a familiar crisis unfolds. Streets turn into rivers, homes are flooded and daily life comes to a standstill. For decades, Surat has grappled … Read more

Gujarat Unveils High Tech Safety Plan at Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary After Fatal Lion Attack

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Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Junagadh, Gujarat, showing Gujarat Forest Department officers patrolling a forest trail with AI-enabled surveillance cameras, a thermal monitoring drone, forest guards carrying binoculars, radios and GPS devices, a security checkpoint guiding pilgrims, the Girnar stone staircase, dense green forest, and safety barricades under soft morning light.

The Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Junagadh has long been a sacred pilgrimage site, drawing thousands of devotees who climb its ancient steps to seek blessings. But on July 11, 2026, this spiritual journey turned into a tragedy when an 11-year-old boy lost his life in a lion attack, sending shockwaves through the state. The incident … Read more

Ahmedabad RTE Admission 2026: 493 Seats Still Vacant After Four Rounds; Documents, Reasons, Next Steps

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Ahmedabad RTE admission document verification at a private school showing parents holding birth certificates, Aadhaar cards, passport-size photographs, income certificates, and admission documents while school staff verify paperwork at multiple counters, with children in school uniforms waiting in a well-organized admission office.

The Right to Education (RTE) Act ensures that every child has access to quality education, regardless of their family’s financial background. In Ahmedabad, the RTE admission process for the 2026 academic year has seen over 38,000 applications, yet 493 seats remain vacant even after four rounds of allotment. This means thousands of parents are still … Read more

Gujarat Weather Alert: Yellow Warning for Amreli, Jamnagar, Valsad; Rain, Waterlogging, Safety Advisory

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Monsoon flooding in Valsad, Gujarat, showing waterlogged roads, submerged vehicles, residents walking through ankle-to-knee-deep floodwater, municipal workers monitoring drainage, police managing traffic near a flooded underpass, and dark rain clouds during an active Yellow Alert weather situation.

Heavy monsoon activity continues to affect parts of Gujarat, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placing Amreli, Jamnagar and Valsad under a Yellow Alert. While the extreme Red Alert conditions seen earlier in the month have eased, active weather systems are still bringing scattered moderate to heavy rainfall, leading to localized waterlogging and rising river … Read more

Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalized at Safdarjung After Detention; CJP Announces New Protest, Hunger Strike, and March to Parliament

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Sonam Wangchuk resting during a hunger strike at a protest site in New Delhi, surrounded by supporters and a medical professional as they discuss his health condition inside a peaceful protest camp.

New Delhi, July 18, 2026: Activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcefully removed from Jantar Mantar by the Delhi Police early on Saturday morning, July 18, 2026, and shifted to Safdarjung Hospital. The action came on the 21st day of his indefinite hunger strike, which he was observing in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest … Read more

Surat Weather Forecast 17 July 2026: Hourly Rain Prediction, Temperature, Humidity, Weekly Outlook

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Surat weather on 17 July 2026 showing dark monsoon clouds, light rainfall, wet roads with reflections, people carrying colorful umbrellas, motorcycles, cars, BRTS buses, modern buildings, lush green trees, and a humid rainy atmosphere across the city.

Surat is expected to experience warm, humid monsoon weather on Friday, 17 July 2026, with intermittent light rain and passing showers throughout the day. According to the forecast, the city will record a maximum temperature of 31°C and a minimum temperature of 27°C. Although the actual air temperature will remain around 31°C, the high humidity … Read more

Air India Flight AI171 Crash Investigation Update 16 July 2026: AAIB Probe Nears Completion, Supreme Court Hearing

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Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) investigators inspecting aircraft wreckage at a secured investigation site with aviation experts reviewing technical equipment, documenting evidence, and analysing debris in a professional daylight accident investigation scene.

The investigation into the Air India Flight AI171 crash has entered its final phase, according to the latest status update submitted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) before the Supreme Court of India. In its counter-affidavit, the AAIB informed the apex court that the investigation is currently in the final stage of analysis and … Read more

Alembic Pharma Share Rises 3.5 Percent: Why APLLTD Is Going Up Again

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Illustration showing Alembic Pharma share price rising 3.5%, featuring pharmaceutical manufacturing, financial growth charts, and an upward stock market trend representing positive investor sentiment for APLLTD.

On July 15, 2026 Alembic Pharma shares rose around 3.5 percent because of improving technical indicators, broader buying in pharma stocks and positive company developments attracted too many investors. Stock traded near ₹850.10 during the trading session up approximately 3.54 percent. It had closed at ₹821.15 in the previous session. Share price remained between its … Read more