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WorldPitru Paksha 2026 starts today and will continue for 15 days, during which 16 Shraddh rituals will be performed to honor departed souls. It is advised to avoid certain activities until Sarvapitru Amavasya. Following Mahalaya rules during this period is considered important to receive blessings from ancestors.
News18 Hindi·4h ago
EntertainmentActress Anjali revealed that intense scenes during the climax of 'Angadi Theru', set in a hospital, deeply affected her emotionally. She struggled to separate from her character even after filming ended. Additionally, Anjali experienced an unexpected emotional moment while working on a Telugu series, which surprised her.
TOI Entertainment·40m ago
PoliticsThe Supreme Court will hear a plea on Monday challenging the Centre's decision to impose a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above ₹2,000. The government introduced a 0.4% fee on merchant payments over ₹2,000 from October 15, capping MDR at ₹300 for payments above ₹75,000. Essential sectors pay a flat ₹5 MDR, while person-to-person transfers remain free.
Hindustan Times·41m ago·New Delhi
WorldAn avalanche struck the Himlung Himal base camp in western Nepal's Manang district, leaving at least 10 people missing. The incident occurred after days of heavy snowfall and rain, which also caused floods and landslides across Nepal. Expedition organiser Mingma Gyalje Sherpa confirmed some missing were from his team, including two kitchen staff. Climbers had been evacuating due to weather warnings, but some remained behind.
News18 World·48m ago·Manang
PoliticsIn his Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's zero tolerance policy towards terrorism. He cited the 2016 surgical strikes across the Line of Control as a decisive response to terrorist attacks. Modi highlighted India's bold actions over the past decade, including the Balakot airstrike and Operation Sindhur, sending a clear message that any terrorist threat will be met with a strong response.
Prabhat Khabar·1h ago
PoliticsDuring Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the US for a bilateral summit, First Lady Melania Trump appeared to pull back from a handshake with Xi, sparking viral attention. The moment occurred after Xi greeted President Donald Trump. Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan arrived at Joint Base Andrews on September 24, their first US visit since the 2025 trade war. The Trumps gave a rare planeside welcome, and the two nations agreed to reduce tariffs.
News18 World·50m ago·Washington
News18 Hindi·4h ago
Pitru Paksha 2026 starts today and will continue for 15 days, during which 16 Shraddh rituals will be performed to honor departed souls. It is advised to avoid certain activities until Sarvapitru Amavasya. Following Mahalaya rules during this period is considered important to receive blessings from ancestors.
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