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'Emotional' Kohli Fulfills IPL Dream as Bengaluru Claims First Title

'Emotional' Kohli Fulfills IPL Dream as Bengaluru Claims First Title

47% Right coverage: 15 sources

'This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team, it's been 18 long years,' said Kohli, one of India's all-time greats in all formats of the game.See the Story

Maharashtra Congress Opens Arms to Sena-MNS Alliance Against BJP

Uddhav Thackeray · Mumbai

Maharashtra Congress Opens Arms to Sena-MNS Alliance Against BJP

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Maharashtra Congress Opens Arms to Sena-MNS Alliance Against BJP The Maharashtra Congress has indicated its support for a potential alliance between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). This move aims to counter the influence of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) across the state.Speculation over reconciliation between Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray and MNS's Raj Thackeray is gaining traction as both leaders express willingn…See the Story

Sambhal in UP Bans Animal Slaughter in Public Places During Bakri Eid

Middle East · India

Sambhal in UP Bans Animal Slaughter in Public Places During Bakri Eid

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Lucknow: Authorities in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district on Tuesday have banned slaughtering of animals in public places during the Muslim festival of Bakri Eid.Bakri Eid, also known as Eid-al-Adha, will be celebrated on June 7 commemorating See the Story

S’pore to have 6 public holiday long weekends in 2026

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Vesak Day, National Day and Deepavali will fall on Sundays. Read more at straitstimes.com.Diwali · Singapore Read Article

Connecticut becomes second US state to recognise Diwali in law - Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l NRI

In a significant recognition of Indian culture and traditions abroad, the US state of Connecticut has officially passed a law to recognise Diwali, making it only the second state in the country after Pennsylvania to do so. A Diwali decoration. Photo courtesy: Suchandra Roy Chowdhury/Unsplash On Tuesday, June 10, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed SB 1519 into law, giving statutory recognition to the festival. The bill received unanimous supp…Diwali · Connecticut Read Article

California Pledges to Make Diwali a State Holiday for South Asians Including Indians

California State Assembly voted passed Assembly Bill 268, a proposal that would make Diwali an official state holiday. After Pennsylvania and Texas, California to become the third US state to recognize the Hindu festival of lights as a public holiday.Diwali · California Read Article

Lejl Imkebbes: Festival Of Lights Returns To Ċittadella In Gozo

The annual festival of lights, Lejl Imkebbes, is back on 14th June at the historic city of Ċittadella, Gozo. The alleys of the Ċittadella are usually lit up by several candles on the side of, or completely covering entire alleyways. The candles are assembled in patterns celebrating our rich heritage through lines printed on fabric and placed on the ground. Through the candle cases, the festival of lights becomes that much more colourful. Vie…Diwali · Malta Read Article

Want to Party Shilpa Shetty Style in Croatia? Here’s Budget-Friendly Restaurant Recommended by Actress

When it comes to style and fitness, no one can beat Shilpa Shetty. The iconic diva of Bollywood is currently enjoying her birthday trip in Croatia with her family. The actress left everyone manifesting a celebration just like the one she had. Hubby Raj Kundra made sure to leave no stone unturned in making it quite special for his lovely wife, who turned 50. But right before the main celebration, the couple enjoyed dinner at a restaurant that is …Diwali · Mumbai See the Story

Could Eid and Diwali become public holidays in the UK? Here’s what we found out

Calls for major religious festivals such as Eid, Diwali, Vaisakhi and Rosh Hashanah to become official UK public holidays have been debated for years – but could it actually happen? As the UK becomes increasingly diverse, the conversation around whether non-Christian festivals should be given the same recognition as Christmas and Easter is growing louder. Millions of people across the country mark these religious occasions each year, yet followe…Diwali · Harrow Read Article

California assembly passes bill to make Diwali a public holiday

THE California State Assembly has unanimously passed a bill that seeks to designate Diwali as an official state holiday. The bill was introduced by Ash Kalra and co-led by Darshana Patel, California’s first two Hindu American legislators, and the 78 members cutting across party lines voted for the bill unopposed. The legislation will include the Hindu Festival of Lights among California’s list of state holidays. Once enacted, public schools and …Diwali · Sacramento Read Article

Work on Ayushmann Khurrana and Shariwari’s new film begins – Obnews

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana is currently in discussion about his upcoming horror-comedy film ‘Thama’, which will be released on Diwali this year. With this film, he is becoming a part of the horror-comedy Universe of Madock Films. Rashmika Mandana will be with her in the film. But now new information has been revealed about another big project. Ayushman will be seen in Suraj Barjatya’s film!Some time ago there were reports that Rajshree P…Work · Mumbai Read Article

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