Author: Swati Pandey

The holy city of Puri is making extensive preparations for Deba Snana Purnima, popularly known as Snana Yatra, one of the most important rituals leading up to the annual Rath Yatra. The festival, scheduled for June 29, will witness the ceremonial bathing of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra before their appearance in the revered Hati Besha. Temple authorities, district administration officials, and security agencies have intensified arrangements to ensure smooth rituals and manage the large number of devotees expected to attend. Snana Yatra Marks First Public Appearance of the Deities Observed on the full moon day of the…

At only 16 months old, Aarya Sharma, an Indian-origin toddler from Schaumburg, Illinois, is pursuing an extraordinary goal: visiting all 63 US National Parks. Accompanied by her parents, Akshay Sharma and Aparajita Rai, she has already explored 34 parks and is now more than halfway toward a potential record recognized by Guinness World Records. The family hopes to complete the journey within the next two years while documenting every visit for official verification. A Record Attempt Inspired by a Park Ranger The family’s national park adventures did not begin with the intention of breaking records. According to People, the idea…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged that Ukraine’s expanding drone campaign has created fuel supply challenges inside Russia. His remarks came as Ukrainian long-range strikes continued to target oil refineries and critical infrastructure, causing disruptions that have led some Russian regions to introduce petrol rationing. Despite recognizing the impact of the attacks, Putin insisted Russia would maintain its military operations in Ukraine while taking steps to restore fuel supplies and strengthen refinery defenses. Putin Acknowledges Impact of Ukrainian Drone Campaign Speaking in a state television interview broadcast on Sunday, Putin offered his most detailed assessment yet of how Ukrainian…

England captain Ben Stokes has confirmed that he will retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The unexpected announcement brings an end to a distinguished 15-year international career and his four-year spell leading England’s Test side. Stokes informed both his England team-mates and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) of his decision on Sunday morning before play began, marking the final chapter of one of England’s most influential cricket careers. Ben Stokes Reveals Retirement Decision Before Start of Play The 35-year-old addressed the England dressing room on Sunday…

Actor Satendra Soni, known for his appearances in Laapataa Ladies and Mirzapur, has alleged serious misconduct during the filming of Ped Palki in Madhya Pradesh. Through an emotional Instagram video, the actor claimed that a dispute over unpaid dues led to him and other artistes being removed from the project and allegedly threatened by filmmaker Pushpendra Singh. Satendra Soni Shares Allegations in Instagram Video Soni took to Instagram on Sunday to describe what he said happened during the production of Ped Palki in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh. According to the actor, he and several other character artistes sought payment after working…

Television actress Akanksha Chamola has publicly confirmed that she and actor Gaurav Khanna are ending their marriage after more than nine years together. The revelation came during the premiere episode of Lock Upp Season 2, where she disclosed that the couple have been living separately for the past year while keeping the matter private. Akanksha Reveals Separation on Lock Upp Season 2 A surprising moment unfolded during the opening episode of Lock Upp Season 2 when Akanksha Chamola was asked to share a secret. Her response left both the audience and the show’s hosts, Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, shocked…

India enter a pivotal stage of their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign as they prepare to face Australia at Lord’s on Sunday. While the team has shown resilience to remain in contention, several areas of concern remain unresolved ahead of a match that could play a major role in shaping their semi-final prospects. India Seek Big Result Despite Ongoing Challenges India’s journey through the tournament has been far from flawless. Concerns over middle-order stability, missed catching opportunities, and a lack of penetration from the pace attack have followed the team throughout the competition. However, those shortcomings could become secondary if…

Tamil Nadu is set to begin its annual Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign on Sunday, with Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay scheduled to formally inaugurate the statewide initiative in Chennai. The campaign aims to vaccinate millions of children under five years of age as part of continued efforts to protect against poliomyelitis and maintain India’s polio-free status. Chief Minister to Launch Campaign in Chennai Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will officially start the State’s Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign at the Adi Dravidar Welfare Higher Secondary School campus in Palavakkam, Chennai. During the inaugural event, children below the age of five will…

A powerful earthquake originating in Afghanistan was felt across large parts of North India on Saturday evening, including Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. The quake, measured at 6.2 magnitude, also impacted areas in Afghanistan and Pakistan, prompting residents in several locations to move outdoors as the tremors spread across the region. 6.2 Magnitude Quake Originates in Afghanistan The National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the Government of India’s nodal agency for earthquake monitoring, reported that the earthquake measured 6.2 on the Richter Scale and was centered in Afghanistan. Sharing details on X, the agency stated: “EQ of M: 6.2, On: 27/06/2026…

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has announced the KEAM 2026 rank lists for admission to various professional courses across the state. Candidates who appeared for the Kerala Engineering, Architecture and Medical (KEAM) examination can now check and download their stream-wise ranks through the official CEE Kerala website. With the publication of the merit lists, qualified candidates will become eligible for the upcoming counselling and seat allotment process, which is expected to begin soon. KEAM 2026 Rank Lists Now Available Online CEE Kerala has made the rank lists available for multiple professional programmes covered under the KEAM admission process.…