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Christian families in West Bengal get police protection after alleged attacks to renounce religion

Days after the West Bengal Police filed a first information Report (FIR) on allegations of attack on Christian families in Paschim Medinipur district, the victims were provided protection on Saturday (October 24, 2026) with police personnel posted outside …

Four-Armed Maa Balai Chandi: The Unique Durga Puja Tradition of Khadimpur

Four-Armed Maa Balai Chandi: When Durga Puja ends in most parts of West Bengal, people in Khadimpur village are just getting ready to celebrate. Located in the Raiganj block of North Dinajpur, the village starts worshipping Maa Balai Chandi on the night of …

Odisha Orders Removal Of Puja Gates, Arches Ahead Of Possible Cyclone

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed all urban local bodies across the state to immediately dismantle decorative gates and arches erected for Durga Puja celebrations and take similar precautionary measures at Lakshmi Puja mandaps in view of the …

Tilak Varma’s family was once too poor to own a home. Today, his Hyderabad home worth crores, has a swimming pool, ...

Tilak Varma made history when he created a world record within just three overs during the second T20I between India and New Zealand on Saturday, through his formidable fielding skills. The Hyderabadi now holds the distinction of having the maximum number …

Kolkata Weather Update: Cyclone Arnab to Make Landfall During Laxmi Puja? Check Forecast

The India Meteorological Department is currently tracking the strong low-pressure system, even though private and international models predict a cyclone. We will get a clearer picture of its strength, path, and impact only after the low pressure fully …

Kolkata Police seek voice samples in Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede probe

Kolkata Police has sought a local court's permission to collect voice samples from two people arrested in connection with the Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede, news agency Press Trust of India reported. The police are investigating loudspeaker …

Cyclone: Odisha orders removal of Durga Puja arches, unsafe hoardings

Bhubaneswar/Kataka: In view of the threat of a possible cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, the Odisha government has directed all Notified Area Councils (NACs), municipalities and municipal corporations to immediately remove decorative gates and …

Trade through Benapole, Sonamasjid land ports resume after Durga Puja holidays

Export-import activities between Bangladesh and India thriught Benapole and Sonamasjid land ports on Saturday morning after Durga Puja and weekly holidays. The trade at Benapole land port resumed on Saturday after a seven-day suspension due to Durga Puja …

Dhaka’s Indian community organises dandiya and garba event

Dhaka, Oct 24: The Indian Association of Bangladesh (IABD) organised a vibrant Dandiya and Garba Night, celebrating India's rich cultural and festive heritage. Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi attended the vibrant Dandiya and Garba …

Kolkata man spots wholesome father-daughter detail at Durga Puja pandal

A man visiting a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata spotted a small but heartwarming detail beneath an idol’s nameplate. Instead of the familiar “& Sons” accompanying a business name, the artist’s signature read “Swapan Paul and Daughter”. Instagram user …

Bengal to end extended Durga Puja holidays for govt hospital staff from 2027: State Health Minister

Kolkata, The West Bengal government will end extended Durga Puja holidays for staff at state-run hospitals from next year and introduce a duty roster to ensure round-the-clock healthcare services, Health Minister Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay said. Mukhopadhyay …

Suvendu outruns old BJP on Hindutva turf

(This is the latest edition of the Political Line newsletter curated by Varghese K. George. The Political Line newsletter is India’s political landscape explained every week. You can subscribe here to get the newsletter in your inbox every Friday.) West …

CM Vijay To Participate In Thevar Guru Puja At Pasumpon On October 30

Rameswaram:In view of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s visit to Pasumpon, Ramanathapuram district, to attend the Muthuramalinga Thevar guru puja, security arrangements have been intensified. The 119th jayanthi and 64th guru puja festival of Muthuramalinga …

India News Live Updates, 24 October 2026: Farooq Abdullah says Pakistan kept Kashmir issue alive, BJP hits back

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday sparked a political row after saying Pakistan had helped Kashmiris by keeping the Kashmir issue alive at international forums. Addressing a party event in Baramulla, the former Jammu and Kashmir …

Kolkata stampede: Death in the time of Durga Puja

On the evening of October 17, Subham Sonkar, 32, was out pandal-hopping with a cousin, both of them dressed in festive finery. It was Saptami, the day of elaborate ritual worship of goddess Durga, when crowds throng the pandals. As a sudden, sharp spell of …

Unmasking CJP: How a “student movement” turned its back on sanatan values!

What began as a quiet assembly at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar soon turned into a storm that sent shockwaves across the nation. Under the banner of the CJP protest, what was initially presented to the public as a peaceful student-led demonstration quickly …

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: SIT zeroes in on narrow exit point, dimly lit pathway

The six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the October 17 Kolkata stampede that killed 19 people has zeroed in on the narrow exit point and the dimly lit pathway at the Chor Bagan Durga Puja pandal, even as the eighth accused arrested in the …

Why Durga Puja’s Celebration in West Bengal This Year Was Different

Amid the festive fervor that engulfs India in autumn, the eastern Indian state of West Bengal is immersed in the 10-day celebration of Durga Puja. Durga Puja, or the worship of the ten-armed goddess Durga, who slayed a demon king, symbolizes the victory of …

West Asia tensions, Puja holidays drag Kochi tea auction prices lower

A subdued response from overseas and upcountry buyers at the Kochi tea auctions pulled down the average price realisation by around ₹6 per kg and increased unsold quantities, particularly in orthodox leaf grades. Around 40 per cent of the 1,28,928 kg of …

'What Would Mama Do?' Shows How a Mother's Legacy Shaped Two Children's Lives During Wartime America

FAIRHOPE, AL, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Lila Marie Pennington Ryals highlights the lasting influence of a mother's love and guidance in her memoir, What Would Mama Do?: Growing Up An "Almost" Orphan in …

Roy H. Ferguson and Malcolm McGough Announce the Release of 'Jerusalem Won: The Epic Quest for Lasting Peace'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Authors Roy H. Ferguson and Malcolm McGough have announced the release of “Jerusalem Won: Signed In Blood – The Epic Quest for Lasting Peace”, a faith-based book that combines …

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Living Springs Church to Launch November 8 at Phoenix Theatres in Bridgeville

New South Hills Church Led by Pastors Ben and Alyssa Archer Invites the Community to Launch Sunday BRIDGEVILLE, PA, PA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Living Springs Church, a new church plant dedicated to bringing "God's …

Denver Feed-A-Family Rises in Strength, Rallying Community to Restore a Thanksgiving Tradition

Epworth aims to serve 3,000 Denver families on Nov. 21. Agency registration closes Oct. 23; public nominations open Oct. 26. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- — After a challenging year that forced one of Denver's …

Hope Spring eCards Encourages UK Businesses to Turn Christmas Greetings into Charitable Giving in 2026

UNITED KINGDOM, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hope Spring eCards is encouraging businesses across the United Kingdom to make their Christmas greetings more meaningful in 2026 by choosing charity eCards that support clean water, sanitation and …

Registered Nurse Dolly Colby Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

SAN CARLOS, CA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dolly Colby, RN, BSN was giving birth to her first child when her heart stopped. She hemorrhaged on the operating table and found herself looking down at the scene from …

Stunning Spiritual Revelations From the New Worship Servant Album by thurane

Worship Leader & Singer-Songwriter thurane inspires with the new "Worship Servant" album to be Officially Released on Friday, October 30, 2026. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The album production …

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CAMPHOR CHURCH TO CELEBRATE 104 YEARS OF FAITH AND SERVICE WITH ANNIVERSARY WORSHIP AND LEGACY LUNCHEON

November 22 celebration will honor seven church pillars and descendants of founding members PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church will celebrate its 104th Anniversary with a …

The International Michelangelo Fundraising Campaign: Support Doctors Without Borders - Help Solve a Renaissance Mystery

Before us stands an extraordinary historical wooden sculpture of a 16th-century pope. Scientific analysis points to the Renaissance period. FRANKFURT AM MAIN, HESSE, GERMANY, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Before us stands an extraordinary …

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Prof. Robert Stewart Ph.D. Re-Releases Controversial Book 'Science and Cosmic Messengers'

The re-release challenges conventional teachings on science and religion, offering a new perspective from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and jazz saxophonist SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prof. Robert …

FRANK IGWEALOR’S NEW BOOK “FEEDING THE WOLF” NOW LAUNCHING IN EBOOK AND PRINT ON AMAZON, AND AUDIOBOOK ON ELEVENREADER

“FEEDING THE WOLF” Launching in Kindle eBook and print editions through Amazon, alongside an audiobook edition through ElevenReader LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Launching in Kindle eBook and print …

Sister Wives’ Star Janelle Brown Discusses Independence, Grief and Love After Plural Marriage

In a rare interview, the “Sister Wives” star discusses self-worth, financial independence, and her new flower farm venture CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After 25 years in a plural marriage and years of …

TaiQing Temple (太清宫): A Traditional Taoist Temple in London’s Chinatown

Established by the UK Taoist Association, TaiQing Temple brings traditional Taoist culture, ceremonies and public activities to London’s Chinatown. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TaiQing Temple (太清宫), established …

Jack Brewer Foundation’s Second Chance Heroes Deliver Hurricane Relief, Providing Over $200,000 in Free Cleanup Services

Formerly incarcerated fathers deliver over 150,000 pounds of food, serve over 12,000 hot meals & provide critical assistance to hurricane-devastated communities MILTON, FL, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Formerly …

Jeán et Joie Releases Album 'Bramble,' Pairing Poetic Lyrics with Atmospheric Folk

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeán et Joie, the independent music group formed by artist and songwriter Grey Jeán, has released Bramble, a nine-track folk album exploring nature, spirituality and personal …