National news from across India: politics, policy, states, and society, retold briefly with neutral commentary.
A photo essay published by The Edwardsville Intelligencer and seMissourian showcases celebrations of the elephant-headed god Ganesha across India. The images capture devotees installing idols, offering prayers, and immersing the deity in…
A video showing a young woman being harassed and assaulted by three youths at Mandar Hill in Bihar's Banka district has gone viral, the third such case in the state within a…
Mumbai is observing extensive traffic restrictions on Friday as Ganesh visarjan processions take place across the city on Anant Chaturdashi. The Mumbai Traffic Police have announced road closures, diversions, and one-way arrangements…
At least four people are missing or were trapped in separate flood-related incidents across Odisha on Friday. In Mayurbhanj, two people were trapped inside a car for nearly two hours after a…
Pitru Paksha, the 15-day Hindu period of ancestral homage, begins on September 26 and ends on October 10, 2026, with Sarva Pitru Amavasya. According to Drik Panchang, the period is marked by…
A severe landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall struck Rimbi village in Sikkim's Gyalshing district late Thursday night, affecting over 30 houses and forcing families to move to safer locations. Large quantities…
A seven- to eight-month-old Royal Bengal tiger cub was rescued from an empty house in Khaparkhai village, Mayurbhanj district, on Friday after heavy rain drove it out of the Similipal Tiger Reserve,…
Pitru Paksha 2026, the 16-day period for honouring ancestors in Hindu tradition, will begin on 27 September 2026 (Sunday) with Pratipada Shraddh and conclude on 10 October 2026 (Saturday) with Sarvapitri Amavasya.…
The Lalbaugcha Raja immersion procession began in Mumbai on Friday morning, with the idol expected to reach Girgaon Chowpatty by early Saturday. The procession started from Lalbaug Market and will follow a…
Heavy rain lashed parts of Odisha on September 25, 2026, as a deep depression that made landfall in Andhra Pradesh weakened into a depression. The state government has evacuated over 8,000 people…
