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Ganesh festival preparations stepped up in Hyderabad; police review traffic, immersion plans

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Ganesh festival preparations stepped up in Hyderabad; police review traffic, immersion plans

Police across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Future City commissionerates have stepped up preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi, focusing on traffic management, safety and coordination with organizers. Meetings on Thursday detailed bus route changes, drone monitoring and immersion logistics to ensure smooth movement and public safety.

The Hindu National

10 Sept 2026

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Special train between Yeshwantpur and Bidar for Ganesha Chaturthi festival

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Special train between Yeshwantpur and Bidar for Ganesha Chaturthi festival

South Western Railway announced a special express service between Yeshwantpur and Bidar to accommodate the surge of travelers during Ganesh Chaturthi. The train will run on September 11‑13 with designated stops and a mixed coach composition.

The Hindu National

10 Sept 2026

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Durga Puja under BJP rule in West Bengal: a push for vegetarianism and tradition

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Durga Puja under BJP rule in West Bengal: a push for vegetarianism and tradition

Self-styled godman Dhirendra Krishna Shastri has appealed to Hindus of Bengal not to sell meat near Durga Puja pandals, though offering and consuming non-vegetarian food during the festival has long been a tradition in West Bengal

The Hindu National

8 Sept 2026

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‘Before Switzerland, films were made in Kashmir’: Omar Abdullah hopes festival brings shoots back

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‘Before Switzerland, films were made in Kashmir’: Omar Abdullah hopes festival brings shoots back

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The Indian Express National

7 Sept 2026

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Ernakulam Siva temple advisory panel accuses Devaswom officer of festival accounts irregularities, seeks independent audit

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Ernakulam Siva temple advisory panel accuses Devaswom officer of festival accounts irregularities, seeks independent audit

The Hindu National

7 Sept 2026

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Maharashtra Ministers call for DJ-free festivals citing health hazards

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Maharashtra Ministers call for DJ-free festivals citing health hazards

The demand for a festival free of DJs and high-powered loudspeakers has been gaining momentum in the State, with Pune-based activist Vidyanad Bapat emerging as one of the prominent voices opposing the use of high-decibel sound systems that cause noise pollution during festivities.

The Hindu National

6 Sept 2026

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News in Frames | Where the mountains narrate stories

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News in Frames | Where the mountains narrate stories

Suru Valley preserves a rich cultural heritage shaped by Purgi traditions, Islamic and Buddhist influences; the Suru Summer Festival recently showcased this legacy as the administration promotes Kargil as a sustainable tourism destination

The Hindu National

6 Sept 2026

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First-ever International Film Festival marks return to Bollywood’s favourite paradise Kashmir

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First-ever International Film Festival marks return to Bollywood’s favourite paradise Kashmir

Audiences across India fell in love with the Valley through stories of romance, youth and beauty, while tourism flourished alongside the film industry’s presence.

Zee News National

5 Sept 2026

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Deputy Commissioner chairs peace committee meeting in view of Ganesh festival

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Deputy Commissioner chairs peace committee meeting in view of Ganesh festival

The Hindu National

3 Sept 2026

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Capital makeover for BRICS Summit: Floral displays, food festivals, performan

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Capital makeover for BRICS Summit: Floral displays, food festivals, performan

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The Indian Express National

2 Sept 2026

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Why Mollywood is betting big on major Onam releases this year

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Why Mollywood is betting big on major Onam releases this year

Audience response to releases lined up for the festival season, including Nahas Hidhayath’s I’m Game, A.D. Gireesh’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, and Vysakh’s Khalifa, will be a test of strength for actors Dulquer Salmaan, Nivin Pauly, and Prithviraj Sukumaran who has had a mixed run at the box-office in recent times

The Hindu National

1 Sept 2026

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41 countries, 135 movies: Kashmir set to host its first international film festival

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41 countries, 135 movies: Kashmir set to host its first international film festival

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The Indian Express National

30 Aug 2026

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Women take centre stage at Thrissur theatre festival

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Women take centre stage at Thrissur theatre festival

Vanitha Sahithi’s State Women’s Theatre Festival revives a long-neglected conversation on women’s place in Keralam theatre

The Hindu National

30 Aug 2026

India News

At 387, city turns up the spirit at The Hindu’s Made of Chennai festival

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At 387, city turns up the spirit at The Hindu’s Made of Chennai festival

The Hindu National

29 Aug 2026

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Raksha Bandhan 2026: PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and President Murmu extend heartfelt wishes

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Raksha Bandhan 2026: PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and President Murmu extend heartfelt wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt Raksha Bandhan wishes, highlighting the festival’s significance of love, trust, and protection.

Zee News National

28 Aug 2026

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Gridlocked for Raksha Bandhan: How traffic bottlenecks turned the Delhi-Meerut Expressway into a parking lot across NCR

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Gridlocked for Raksha Bandhan: How traffic bottlenecks turned the Delhi-Meerut Expressway into a parking lot across NCR

Massive traffic jams choked the Delhi-NCR region on the eve of Raksha Bandhan as festival travelers, weekend holidaymakers, and office-goers hit the roads simultaneously.

Zee News National

28 Aug 2026

India News

Onam 2026: Nitin Nabin, S Jaishankar and other leaders extend greetings

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Onam 2026: Nitin Nabin, S Jaishankar and other leaders extend greetings

Leaders including BJP President Nitin Nabin, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and others extended warm Onam greetings, highlighting the festival’s spirit of unity, harmony, and prosperity.

Zee News National

26 Aug 2026

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