Authorities at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya will suspend public access to allow preparations for a flag-hoisting ceremony featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The closure begins Monday evening and extends through the completion of the event, which represents another ceremonial milestone for the recently constructed religious complex.
Local vendors report dramatic economic improvements since the temple's development, with flower sellers describing monthly earnings that have multiplied several times over from pilgrim traffic. One merchant from Bihar stated that garland sales now reach hundreds of kilograms daily, generating substantial income that enabled his family's permanent relocation to the city.
Religious figures characterize the...
Delhi registered an air quality index of 396, reflecting marginal improvement from weekend readings that surpassed 500 across multiple monitoring stations. The capital remained cloaked in hazardous smog as atmospheric conditions trapped pollutants near ground level, with neighboring cities like Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Greater Noida recording similarly elevated contamination levels between 342 and 372.
Meteorological factors such as stagnant winds, dropping temperatures and elevated moisture combined with thermal inversion to prevent dispersal of fine particulate matter. Authorities warned that vulnerable populations face heightened respiratory and cardiovascular risks from prolonged exposure to PM2.5 concentrations...
India's naval forces will induct their first Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare vessel at Mumbai's Naval Dockyard during a ceremony overseen by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. The warship, constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited with over 80 percent domestic components, represents a significant advancement in indigenous maritime defense capabilities under the nation's self-reliance initiative.
Designed for submarine hunting and coastal patrol operations, the vessel takes its name from a historic Malabar Coast settlement and features an emblem depicting the urumi, a flexible blade from the Kalaripayattu martial tradition symbolizing precision and agility.
Separately, naval authorities have rescheduled their annual commemoration to...
India's Supreme Court will resume examining bail petitions from five student activists detained under anti-terror legislation in connection with the alleged orchestration of violent unrest that erupted across northeast Delhi in 2020. Justices Aravind Kumar and N.V. Anjaria are scheduled to continue hearing arguments from law enforcement officials contesting the release of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Meeran Haider, Gulfisha Fatima, and Shifa-ur-Rehman.
Prosecution representatives have characterized the clashes as a calculated operation rather than spontaneous sectarian violence, presenting recovered digital communications and public statements as evidence of systematic planning. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta maintained the accused...
Romanian performer Iulia Vantur marked veteran screenwriter Salim Khan's birthday with an emotional social media tribute, describing him as a father figure, mentor, and guiding presence who has profoundly shaped her journey. The actress posted photographs showing intimate family moments, calling the legendary writer her most cherished inspiration and expressing gratitude for his wisdom and strength.
Vantur maintains close ties with the entire Khan household and frequently appears at their private functions, though she and actor Salman Khan have never publicly addressed persistent relationship speculation. She credits Salman with helping launch her Indian entertainment career, particularly encouraging her musical pursuits, and she has...
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai has praised the extraordinary theatrical performance of Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan and the newcomer vehicle Saiyaara as evidence that Indian cinemas possess far greater audience capacity than current box office figures typically demonstrate. In an Instagram post, Ghai noted that these films grossed Rs 800 crore and Rs 400 crore respectively in India alone, suggesting that when most releases earn Rs 100 crore domestically, they capture merely 12 percent of Jawan's reach or 25 percent of Saiyaara's potential.
Atlee's action thriller Jawan featured Khan in dual roles opposite Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, ultimately accumulating over Rs 1,148 crore worldwide to become 2023's highest-grossing Indian release...
Kenya Power has deployed optical character recognition across its eight regional operations to digitize meter readings for 1.8 million postpaid accounts, eliminating manual data entry that previously triggered billing disputes. Commercial Cycle Manager Richard Wida said the scanning system captures consumption figures instantly from meter displays, removing transcription mistakes that caused customer complaints.
The utility tested the approach in Nairobi for six months before expanding nationwide. Future upgrades will allow subscribers to photograph their own meters through the Mypower application and USSD platform, further reducing errors. The company has separately installed smart meters for industrial users and select residential...
Kenya Pipeline Company leader Joe Sang begins marathon training before sunrise at 4 am, driven by philanthropic goals rather than athletic achievement. His Joe Sang Foundation has accumulated approximately $620,000 toward a $1.5 million endowment target to finance education for underprivileged students, with supporters pledging donations based on kilometers completed during races.
The executive achieved a personal record of three hours and 57 seconds at the Berlin Marathon, narrowly missing his sub-three-hour objective. That performance catalyzed foundation contributions from $85,000 to over $230,000 as international attention increased. He views distance running as analogous to corporate management, emphasizing resilience through...
Authorities have opened a murder investigation after a Daystar University student plummeted from an apartment's 11th story during a gathering that stretched past midnight in Nairobi's Ngara district. Lorna Kathambi, age 23, sustained fatal head trauma when she landed at ground level, and security personnel discovered her remains after hearing the impact. Officers detained seven fellow students who attended the celebration for questioning, though the circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear as investigators examine whether she fell accidentally or was pushed during a dispute.
Separately, detectives are probing three apparent suicides by young women across the capital. Gloria Kwamboka Angwenyi, 25, was recovered from her locked...
