Visuals from the 8th day of the Pagal Pathu celebrations of the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival, a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu, at the Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.
Nepal’s one-of-a-kind Elephant and Tourism Festival returned in full grandeur as elephants flocked the tourist town of Sauraha, drawing large numbers of tourists and locals alike. Elephants marched through the streets from Chitwan National Park to the festival venue to participate in a unique penalty shootout competition.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited a ‘rain basera’ (night shelter) at Kashmere Gate to review facilities and check on arrangements for the homeless amid the severe winter chill. Officials briefed the CM on ongoing relief efforts under the city’s winter care plan. She also interacted with residents staying at the shelter.
On EAM Dr S Jaishankar's recent Sri Lanka visit, Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, says, 'The visit of EAM Jaishankar to Sri Lanka so soon after Operation Sagarbandhu was seen by the Sri Lankan government and the people as a deeply meaningful and timely visit. It gave people the confidence that India stands by them in times of great need. It was not just a symbolic visit... The visit was connected to the pledge of $450 million of assistance for the reconstruction phase... EAM Jaishankar himself is viewed by the people of Sri Lanka as a friend of Sri Lanka, because this is not the first time that he went there during a time of difficulty... It's a reassurance that India stands with Sri Lanka and that the Sri Lankan people know they're not alone in times of difficulty.'
Twelve pro-Hindu activists were arrested for protesting against the atrocities being committed against minorities in Bangladesh on December 26. Pro-Hindu activists carried out a rally and sat outside the Bangladesh Dy High Commission office in Kolkata, were produced before the Alipore Police Court.
Shocking developments in Canada: Two Indian students have been brutally murdered, and now police are facing massive backlash for their handling of the case. What went wrong? Watch journalist Daniel Bordman.
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Security forces were deployed in Chomu, Jaipur, after stone pelting during the removal of an alleged encroachment near a Kalandari Mosque. DCP West Hanuman Prasad Meena said police acted after attempts to re-establish the structure. He confirmed the situation is now peaceful.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma attended the Veer Bal Diwas programme in Jaipur, paying tribute to the supreme sacrifice of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh. The event highlighted courage, patriotism, and the need to inspire youth with values of bravery.
Navi Mumbai International Airport marked a historic milestone on December 25, 2025, as it commenced airside commercial operations. IndiGo’s Bengaluru–Navi Mumbai flight received a ceremonial water salute, followed by the airport’s first departure to Hyderabad, completing its inaugural operational cycle.
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