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Mumbai: The first look of the famous Chintamani Ganesha idol is unveiled ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai on Friday, September 11, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Ganesh Chaturthi inspires us to move forward on path of progress: Prez Murmu

New Delhi, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended heartfelt Ganesh Chaturthi greetings to the countrymen and wished for happiness and prosperity in people's lives. Ganesh…

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‘May this sacred festival infuse new energy and fresh enthusiasm’: PM Modi on Ganesh Chaturthi

New Delhi, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended heartfelt greetings to citizens on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, praying that the sacred festival dedicated to…

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Mumbai: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah speaks during the inauguration of the Sahakar Nav-Kranti programme in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Saturday, August 8, 2026. (Photo: IANS/X/@CMOMaharashtra)

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Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate Hindi Diwas 2026 in Mumbai tomorrow

Mumbai, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address the inaugural session of Hindi Diwas 2026 and the sixth All India Official Language Conference in Mumbai on Monday, an…

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French Mayor praises BAPS for ten years of trust, transparency

Bussy-Saint-Georges (Paris), Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Yann Dubosc, Mayor of Bussy-Saint-Georges near Paris, has warmly praised the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) for its…

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Vegan gala dinner highlights sustainable cuisine at BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) A specially curated vegan gala dinner formed a centrepiece of the BRICS Leaders' Summit hosted by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, at Bharat Mandapam.…

12 Sept·Gopi

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Akali Dal opposes removal of papers on Punjab history by Panjab University

Chandigarh, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday expressed concern over the removal of four papers covering the history of Punjab from the postgraduate history syllabus of…

12 Sept·Gopi

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BAPS Paris Mandir hosts diplomats from 43 nations in celebration of India-France cultural ties

Paris, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than 50 UNESCO ambassadors and diplomats representing 43 countries gathered at the newly inaugurated BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Bussy-Saint-Georges the other…

12 Sept·Gopi

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Gift to President Putin part of PM Modi’s bid to globally display India’s heritage

New Delhi, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifting President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of the Thirukkural on Friday is another example of his efforts at putting…

12 Sept·Gopi

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V-P C.P. Radhakrishnan condoles demise of Tamil scholar Solomon Pappaiah

New Delhi, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday condoled the death of Tamil scholar Solomon Pappaiah, hailing his contribution to language, literature, and culture. In…

12 Sept·Gopi

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Rameswaram’s Ramanathaswamy Temple forms stunning backdrop as PM Modi welcomes BRICS leaders

New Delhi, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed several world leaders at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the venue of the 18th BRICS Summit, with the iconic…

12 Sept·Gopi

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US Ambassador Sergio Gor takes boat ride on Manipur’s Loktak Lake

Imphal, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who is on a two-day visit to Manipur, on Saturday took a boat ride on Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the northeast…

12 Sept·Gopi

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BRICS Summit: For global journalists, India ‘feels like home’

New Delhi, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Foreign journalists who are on a visit to India for the ongoing BRICS Summit here heaped praise on the reception they received in the country, saying that the…

12 Sept·Gopi

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Iranian President’s daughter visits BRICS Bazaar, explores vibrant cultural display

New Delhi, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Zahra Pezeshkian, daughter of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and her husband Hassan Majidi visited the BRICS Bazaar in New Delhi on Saturday, exploring the…

12 Sept·Gopi

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Two elderly sisters from Rajasthan die at Badrinath Tapt Kund

Jaipur, Sep 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two elderly sisters from Rajasthan died while bathing in the Tapt Kund at Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand on Friday morning. The two elderly women reportedly lost…

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BJP chief Nabin highlights historic steps for Sikh community, from 1984 justice to Kartarpur Sahib corridor

Rudrapur (Uttarakhand), Sep 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Addressing the Punjabi Gaurav Sammelan in Uttarakhand's Rudrapur, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin paid heartfelt tribute to the…

10 Sept·Gopi

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‘Shouldn’t engage in linguistic politics’: Maha Minister Sarnaik asserts equal importance to non-Marathi speakers (IANS Exclusive)

Mumbai, Sep 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday stated that one should refrain from engaging in "linguistic politics" while asserting that equal importance is…

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Brasilia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi listens to a classical performance by traditional artists during the ceremonial reception at the Alvorada Palace, in Brasilia on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and First Lady Janja Lula are also seen. (Photo: IANS/PMO)

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BRICS can build durable cultural bridges that complement economic and political partnerships

New Delhi: India assumed the BRICS Chairship for the fourth time in 2026. BRICS Agenda is structured around three core pillars: political and security; economy and finance; and culture and…

9 Sept·Gopi

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‘India’s mindset changing’, Riteshwar Maharaj praises ‘Hanuman Ansh’ amid Cong criticism

Prayagraj, Sep 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sadguru Riteshwar Ji Maharaj, head of Shri Anandam Dham, heaped praise on the film 'Hanuman Ansh', stating that admiration for such films inspired by life of revered…

9 Sept·Gopi

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Bhupen Hazarika’s voice carried spirit of Northeast to entire nation: PM Modi

New Delhi, Sep 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday commemorated Dr Bhupen Hazarika's 100th birth anniversary, praising the legendary Assamese singer-composer for voicing Assam…

8 Sept·Gopi

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Pure, noble love basis of RSS work: Mohan Bhagwat rejects ‘immense hatred’ claims at London event

London, Sep 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has rejected claims that "intense hatred" underpins the organisation's work, saying instead that 'Shuddha Saatvika…

6 Sept·Gopi

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PM Modi hails consecration of BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Paris as milestone for India-France cultural ties

New Delhi/Paris, Sep 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his heartfelt congratulations on the consecration of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan…

6 Sept·Gopi

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Japanese envoy takes dip in Ganga in Rishikesh, calls it ‘unforgettable moment’

Rishikesh, Sep 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Japanese Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, took a dip in the river Ganga in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh and described it as a "truly unforgettable moment". Sharing the…

6 Sept·Gopi

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India, Bangladesh discuss cooperation in classical music, folk art and joint cultural programmes

Dhaka, Sep 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and Bangladesh on Sunday discussed cooperation and exchanges in the fields of classical music, folk art, heritage conservation, institutional linkages, joint…

6 Sept·Gopi

Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses the gathering after hoisting the national flag at the RSS headquarters on Independence Day in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

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‘Left some luggage in America’: Oppn’s swipe at RSS chief Bhagwat after VHP’s Muslims garba ban in Maha

New Delhi, Sep 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Opposition leaders on Sunday took a jibe at Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, saying that he "might have left some of his luggage in America"…

6 Sept·Gopi

Mumbai: Participants form a human pyramid to break a suspended Matki during the 'Dahi Handi Utsav 2026' celebrations at Dadar in Mumbai on Saturday, September 05, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

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Over 300 injured in ‘Dahi Handi’ celebrations across Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The number of those injured in the traditional 'Dahi Handi' celebration across Mumbai has risen to 376, officials said on Sunday. Out of the 376 'govindas' who suffered…

6 Sept·Gopi

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President Murmu honours 6 Madhya Pradesh teachers with National Teachers’ Awards

New Delhi/Bhopal, Sep 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday honoured six teachers and educationists from Madhya Pradesh with the National Teachers' Awards 2026 for their contribution…

5 Sept·Gopi

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Dahi Handi celebrations should strengthen ‘Drug-Free Maharashtra’ vision: CM Fadnavis

Mumbai, Sep 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Emphasising the need for wide public participation to build a healthy and addiction-free society, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday called upon…

5 Sept·Gopi

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‘Truly memorable, feeling exceptionally good’: Teachers after receiving National Awards from President Murmu

New Delhi, Sep 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of Teachers' Day, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers Awards on 48 educators at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday, honouring…

5 Sept·Gopi

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BJP President Nitin Nabin visits his alma mater in Patna, hails role of teachers

New Delhi/Patna, Sep 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Saturday hailed the contribution of educators and visited his school in Patna to pay a tribute to his…

5 Sept·Gopi

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West Bengal plans grand drone shows and global events to elevate 2026 Durga Puja festivities

Kolkata, Sep 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The West Bengal government will convene a mega meeting on Monday to discuss the preparations for taking this year’s Durga Puja celebrations to an international level,…

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