For the best experience, use the Insights app.
Get the appGet
WorldPitru Paksha 2026 starts on September 27 with Pratipada Shraddha and ends on October 10 with Sarvapitru Amavasya. During these 16 days, people perform pindadan, tarpan, and charity for the peace and liberation of their ancestors' souls. The period includes important dates for various Shraddha rituals, including Matru Navami on October 4, when married women perform special rites.
Aaj Tak·3h ago
EntertainmentThe film Hanuman Ansh experienced a 94% increase in box office collections on its 51st day, earning Rs 6.50 crore net in India. Its total net collection in India has reached Rs 298.03 crore, with a gross collection of Rs 352.10 crore, nearing the Rs 300 crore mark.
NDTV Business·1h ago
SportsSitanshu Kotak expressed confidence in Ravindra Jadeja's readiness and potential for the 2027 ODI World Cup despite a recent elbow injury during nets. Kotak highlighted Jadeja's experience and all-round skills as valuable assets for the Indian team. He also stressed the importance of competition within the squad ahead of the ODI series against West Indies, with the team preparing diligently.
Economic Times·1h ago
PoliticsSeventeen judicial officers, including two Supreme Court judges, four Uttarakhand High Court judges, nine Central Administrative Tribunal judges, and two district judiciary judges, have recused themselves from cases involving Uttarakhand IFS officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi over the years. The latest recusal was by CAT Delhi bench judge Rajveer Singh Verma on September 21, 2023, from a petition challenging a 2021 Uttarakhand government order related to IFS officers' appraisal reports.
Hindustan Times·1h ago
WorldPitru Paksha 2026 has begun, a period dedicated to honoring ancestors through rituals like Shraddha, Pinddaan, and Tarpan. Narayani Shila in Haridwar holds special importance during this time, as it is believed to represent the lotus-shaped heart (Kamalsan) of Lord Vishnu. Devotees perform ancestral rites here to pay homage and seek blessings.
News18 Hindi·34m ago·Haridwar
PoliticsUnited States Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito warned that the H-1B visa program may be completely shut down within a year due to investigations into foreign-labour fraud. Speaking to commentator Benny Johnson, D’Esposito said the Trump administration is building a case for mass fraud arrests and tougher enforcement, stating, "We have handcuffs ready." The investigation targets fraud, worker exploitation, and human trafficking linked to the program.
News18 World·40m ago
Aaj Tak·3h ago
Pitru Paksha 2026 starts on September 27 with Pratipada Shraddha and ends on October 10 with Sarvapitru Amavasya. During these 16 days, people perform pindadan, tarpan, and charity for the peace and liberation of their ancestors' souls. The period includes important dates for various Shraddha rituals, including Matru Navami on October 4, when married women perform special rites.
Tip: use ↑ / ↓ (or j / k) to move between stories.
