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Chhath Puja: Which states have declared holidays
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Several Indian states, including Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, have declared public holidays for Chhath Puja, a festival honoring the Sun God. The holiday, falling on November 7th, will also close schools in some states to accommodate the festival's rituals.
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Chhath
Labour festival native of Nepalis and East Indians
Three cousins tragically drowned in the Ganga river during Chhath Puja celebrations in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The incident occurred as the children were bathing at..
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Veteran Indian folk singer Sharda Sinha, renowned for her contributions to Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Hindi music, passed away at 72. Prime Minister Modi and Bihar..
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Sinha was a Padma Bhushan recipient synonymous with folk songs in Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Maghahi languages.
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Delhi government declares November 7 as a public holiday for Chhath Puja. Know details inside.
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Bihar
State in Eastern India
The Election Commission of India (ECI) allotted the poll symbol to Kishor's outfit ahead of the bypolls in Bihar for four seats - Tarari, Ramgarh, Belaganj and..
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Jharkhand
State in eastern India
NDA leaders convened at BJP headquarters to strategize for the ongoing assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, as well as upcoming electoral challenges...
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The Election Commission is investigating an alleged delay in Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's flight plans due to a no-fly zone established for Prime..
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During election rallies in Jharkhand, India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh criticized the incumbent coalition government as ineffective, contrasting them with..
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In a heated electoral battle in Jharkhand, the ruling JMM-Congress-RJD-CPI-ML alliance has launched its manifesto, promising a slew of welfare benefits. These..
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Uttar Pradesh
State in northern India
The Supreme Court deemed the Uttar Pradesh government's demolition of homes for road widening illegal. Calling the actions "high-handed," the court mandated Rs..
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An interfaith couple in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead in their respective homes in a suspected case of suicide. The couple, who had known each other..
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A 20-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested five days after attempting to rob a bank on Diwali. Shahid Khan confessed to the crime, explaining he needed..
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Delhi
Megacity and union territory of India
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 358 as of 8 am today.
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A Delhi court extended AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's judicial custody till November 16 in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate..
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The Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 400 in many places like Anand Vihar (457) Ashok Vihar (419) and Bawana (414).
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Solar deity
Sky deity who represents the Sun
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