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25 minutes ago
- NDTV
ISKCON Bangladesh Begins Three-Day Janmashtami Celebration
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has begun celebrating a three-day Krishna Janmashtami in a festive atmosphere in Bangladesh, priests said on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, General Secretary of ISKCON Bangladesh, Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari, told ANI. "... Tomorrow is the appearance day of Lord Krishna... Throughout the day, programs are held on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, including kirtan. In the evening, there will be the bathing ceremony... We have a three-day program, and many people will attend government is taking the best security measures. We had a meeting with the police... They have ensured that nothing will happen this time..." #WATCH | Dhaka, Bangladesh: Devotees take darshan of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha at the ISKCON temple in Dhaka as ISKCON has begun the three-day celebration amidst Krishna Janmashtami. — ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2025 Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus extended greetings to Hindu communities on Krishna Janmashtami. "The birth anniversary of the divine incarnation of Lord Krishna, Shubh Janmashtami, is one of the main religious festivals of the Hindu community. Lord Krishna preached the message of justice, humanity and peace throughout his life to establish equality and peace in the society," Yunus said in a message. "Communal harmony is a unique feature of our culture. Since ancient times, the people of this country have been practicing their respective religion while maintaining communal harmony. Let us, through the collective efforts of all, build a new Bangladesh free from discrimination, full of communal harmony," the Chief Adviser added. Devotees are flocking to ISKCON's central temple in Swamibagh, Dhaka, to participate in various phases of the festival. They performed pujas and took part in kirtans and aartis. Events include the Mahabhishek (appearance day) ceremony of Lord Krishna, discussion meetings, cultural programmes, Kirtan Mela, and religious plays. Devotees are also buying sweets and gifts from the fair on the occasion of Janmashtami. "May Lord Krishna bless those who are righteous and may He change the mindset of those who are evil and turn them into good people," Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari, General Secretary of ISKCON Bangladesh, told ANI in an interview. "I pray that as many people as there are in the world, everyone will be happy," he added. "We have bathing programmes - water to Krishna, religious meetings, Kirtans. So many people will attend," Das said. On security arrangements, he said, "The government is taking the best security. We had meetings with the police. Police, military and the advisory council have given assurance of security." "Sometimes, there were attacks on Hindus and Hindu temples in Bangladesh. We have helped the victims' families. We are going from village to village, city to city, giving assurance," Das said. "We will not leave Bangladesh. Bangladesh is our birthplace. We are giving assurance to the Hindu communities," the ISKCON Bangladesh General Secretary said.
Mint
25 minutes ago
- Mint
Dargah Sharif Patte Shah roof collapse update: Delhi police registers FIR after 6 die in mishap following heavy rains
Dargah Sharif Patte Shah roof collapse tragedy Friday, August 15, resulted in 6 deaths. Taking action in the case, the Delhi Police registered a case of negligence against unknown persons, a day after the accident. The shocking incident took place near Delhi's iconic monument Humayun's Tomb. Other injured were rushed to AIIMS hospital. The police filed a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including sections 290 which pertains to negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings, etc. Section 125 which relates to the act endangering life or personal safety of others and 106 that applies when death is caused by negligence are the other criminal laws the accused have been been levied. "Six people have lost their lives in the is a matter of investigation, and action will be taken if someone was living illegally here in the ASI site," ANI quoted District Magistrate South-East Delhi, Sravan Bagaria, as saying. It is important to note that the dargah shares its boundary walls with the 16th-century garden-tomb which was commissioned by Mughal emperor Humayun's first wife Bega Begum in 1558. Intense rainfall on Friday triggered the mishap and caused waterlogging in the area. Seeking immediate on-ground action, Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Saurabh Bhardwaj urged the government to take adequate steps. One of the victims was identified as 79 year old Swaroop Chand. Other 5 injured are Md Shameem, Aryan, Gudiya, Rafat Parveen, and Rani (65), Delhi Fire Services official informed PTI. 'People are saying that it was raining around 4 PM, and due to water accumulation nearby, the roof collapsed,' Saurabh Bhardwaj said in an interview with ANI. Describing the situation as "very tragic." he added, "Six people have died in this incident, some have been taken to AIIMS, and one person has been taken to RML Hospital." Shedding light on the monsoon mayhem, he said that falling trees and poles were also reported in other parts of the city during the rains.
Time of India
38 minutes ago
- Time of India
‘Much required': PM EAC member Sanjeev Sanyal welcomes S&P rating upgrade; says India still ‘underrated'
India's sovereign credit upgrade from S&P Global Ratings was 'much required' but still leaves the country rated below its true economic strength, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) member Sanjeev Sanyal said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Reacting to S&P's move to lift India's rating from 'BBB-' to 'BBB', Sanyal was quoted by ANI as saying that there was a longstanding gap between India's actual performance and its rating. 'I am pleased to hear that S&P has upgraded India's sovereign rating… the difference between what the ratings were being given by the three big rating agencies and my own model suggested was a gap of two notches,' he said. Sanyal added that similar upgrades from other major rating agencies could follow in the coming years, noting, 'Given India's economic performance, we should expect a similar upgrade by the other two agencies… even after this upgrade, India is probably underrated by one notch.' S&P said its decision reflected India's fiscal consolidation, strong growth momentum and sustained infrastructure push, while revising the country's transfer and convertibility assessment to 'A-' from 'BBB+'. The agency highlighted real GDP growth averaging 8.8 per cent in FY22–FY24, the fastest in Asia-Pacific, with projections of 6.8 per cent annually over the next three years. According to ANI, the rating agency credited India's domestic consumption-driven economy, which makes up about 60 per cent of GDP, for its resilience to global shocks, including new US tariffs and changes in energy import patterns. It also pointed to rising capital expenditure, with Union capex expected to reach Rs 11.2 trillion in FY26, or 3.1 per cent of GDP, up from 2 per cent a decade ago. S&P Global Ratings director YeeFarn Phua said recent US tariff measures, including a combined 50 per cent duty on crude oil linked to Russian trade, would have little impact on India's growth since exports to the US account for only about 2 per cent of GDP. The agency projects India's general government deficit to narrow from 7.3 per cent of GDP in FY26 to 6.6 per cent by FY29, supported by what it called 'a vibrant economy, a strong external balance sheet, and democratic institutions that contribute to policy stability and predictability.'
