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  Bahraich violence: Properties torched as thousands protest with body, CM Yogi sends ADG on spot

  Uttar Pradesh | October 14, 2024 14:43 IST

  A 22-year-old youth was shot dead during a communal face-off on Sunday in a village of the Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh over the playing of music during a procession, said police. Around half a dozen more people were injured in the stone pelting and firing.

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  Durga Puja pandal depicts 'Sustainable Development Goals', 'RG Kar Hospital' themes in Delhi

  India | October 12, 2024 22:30 IST

  Durga Puja was performed at Pandara Road in the national capital. The pandals depicted the 'Sustainable Development Goals' and 'RG Kar Hospital' themes.

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  Bangladesh: Hindus celebrate their largest festival under tight security following attacks | WATCH

  World | October 12, 2024 17:08 IST

  In recent weeks, new incidents of vandalism occurred in parts of Bangladesh as the Hindu community prepared their temples for Durga Puja. Hindus were forced to hold the festival in a smaller venue after a procession by Muslims called on authorities to not allow them to install idols in an open field

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  India reacts 'sharply' to attacks on Durga Puja pandals in Bangladesh: 'Systematic pattern of...'

  World | October 12, 2024 14:50 IST

  The development comes a day after it was discovered that a hand-crafted golden mukut (crown) gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was stolen from a Hindu temple in Bangladesh's southwestern Satkhira district amid Durga Puja celebrations, a theft over which India expressed concern.

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  Bangladesh witnesses 35 untoward incidents related to Durga Puja in 12 days, 17 arrested

  World | October 12, 2024 8:49 IST

  IGP Md Moinul Islam visited the Banani Puja Mandap in Dhaka on Friday after which he told reporters that Durga Puja was being celebrated at over 32,000 mandaps nationwide. He also stated the figures about the FIRs and arrests. His visit was prompted by mukut theft from a Hindu temple.

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  Bangladesh: Petrol bomb hurled at Durga Puja pandal in Dhaka, stampede-like situation witnessed

  World | October 11, 2024 23:10 IST

  Reports are emerging that anti-social elements attacked a Hindu Durga Puja pandal with a petrol bomb in Dhaka's Tati Bazar. This attack has sparked immense outrage within the Hindu community. Threats of this nature had already been made prior to the Durga Puja celebrations.

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  Bangladesh: Hindu Community raises concerns over Islamic songs played during Durga Puja celebrations

  World | October 11, 2024 18:29 IST

  According to eyewitness accounts, the media reported that the group began with a secular song, followed by an Islamic one. This sparked significant outrage within the Hindu community.

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  Alia Bhatt to Jaya Bachchan, Bollywood celebs seek blessings at Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai

  Celebrities | October 11, 2024 17:16 IST

  Like every year, Durga Puja pandal has been organised by Rani Mukerji and her cousins Ayan Mukerji and Kajol in Mumbai. Several celebrities including Jaya Bachchan, Rhea Chakraborty attended the festivities. Check out the viral pictures.

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  Banks closed today for Dussehra, Durga Puja: Check full list of October holidays

  October 11, 2024 10:00 IST

  Check today’s bank holiday list for Dussehra and Durga Puja on October 11, 2024. Find the complete list of bank holidays in October, including regional festivals like Vijayadashami, Diwali, and more.

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  Air India Express joins Durga Puja festivities with saree designs on tail, Bengali meals

  Trending | October 10, 2024 0:02 IST

  Air India Express showcased its brand-new Boeing 737-8 aircraft with a tail art inspired by the traditional “Jamdani” design at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata.

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  Silguri Puja Committee displays posters seeking justice for RG Kar victim, in their pandal

  News | October 09, 2024 16:07 IST

  The Agragami Sangha Puja Committee in Siliguri has displayed posters in its Durga Puja pandal to convey their protest against the RG Kar incident. The organisers say that it is their way to seek justice for the female medic who was raped and murdered in the RG Kar hospital in Kolkata in August.

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  Hindus in Bangladesh to celebrate Durga Puja in subdued manner amid threats, security concerns

  World | October 08, 2024 18:57 IST

  Bangladesh is celebrating Durga Puja from October 9-13 and has extended general holidays in the wake of the festival. However, unprecedented violence against Hindus after Sheikh Hasina's ouster and threats by radical Islamic groups has cast a shadow over the celebrations.

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  Weather update: IMD predicts rainfall in West Bengal during Durga Puja, check affected areas

  October 07, 2024 18:09 IST

  West Bengal weather update: The IMD said a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of light rain was likely in some areas of Kolkata during the festival, which would begin on October 9 and continue till October 12.

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  Kolkata Police SI 'molests' woman civic volunteer in police station on pretext of Durga Puja gift

  October 06, 2024 23:40 IST

  The woman said that she had sent her complaint to the Kolkata Police Headquarters at Lalbazar, as well as the DC South's office after the officers at the Park Street police station refused to accept her complaint.

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  UP: Tensions flare up in Gonda after people attempt to install Durga idol near 'graveyard'

  Uttar Pradesh | October 06, 2024 19:55 IST

  The administration said that police force was deployed in the area where tensions flared up after some people attempted to install Goddess Durga idol near a disputed land.

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  Happy Navratri 2024: Wishes, messages, images, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share with family

  Lifestyle | October 03, 2024 7:27 IST

  Celebrate Navratri 2024 by sharing heartfelt wishes, messages, images, and statuses for WhatsApp and Facebook with your loved ones. Spread joy and blessings during this festive season with family and friends.

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  Kolkata Metro to operate extended services during Durga Puja week | Check timings

  October 01, 2024 22:54 IST

  The Metro Railway Kolkata will operate 248 services, extending till 4 am, on October 10 and October 11 in the North-South corridor to cope with the festive rush during Durga Puja.

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  Bank holidays in October 2024: Banks to remain closed for 15 days, check full list here

  Business | September 30, 2024 19:07 IST

  Bank holidays: The bank customers must note that the RBI classifies holidays into three categories such as Real-Time Gross Settlement Holiday, Banks’ Closing of Accounts Holiday, and Holidays Under the Negotiable Instruments Act.

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  Railway to operate special trains from Northeast during Diwali, Chhath, Durga Puja- Check routes

  Originals | September 30, 2024 14:30 IST

  The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced to operate 13 pairs or 26 numbers of special trains to facilitate a smooth travel experience and accommodate excess footfall of passengers during the forthcoming Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja, from October 1 to November 30.

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  Railway to operate 26 special trains from Northeast during Diwali, Chhath, Durga Puja | Check Detail

  India | September 30, 2024 10:16 IST

  The Northeast Frontier Railway (NEF) has doubled the festival special trains this year. 13 pair of trains will soon benefit passengers across the northeast, who are looking to return home for Diwali, Chhath and Durga Puja.