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Rajgarh, Nov 19 (IANS) In an unusual event, more than 4,000 people on Wednesday attended a 'mrityu bhoj (funeral feast)' for a monkey in a village in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district. Villagers believed the monkey to be an incarnation of Lord Hanuman, and performed all rituals typically reserved for human family members.Twelve days ago, the monkey died after being electrocuted by a high-tension power line. On November 8, villagers decorated the monkey’s bier and organised a funeral procession accompanied by a DJ, with the entire village participating. The monkey was later cremated at Shanti Dham, following traditional Hindu rites.After eleven days, villagers, including the village Patel, Biram Singh Sondhiya, travelled to Ujjain to immerse the ashes in the Shipra River. Priests performe...

Bengaluru, Nov 19 (IANS) The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probing the tragic stampede case which claimed 11 lives during the IPL victory celebration by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team has completed the probe regarding the incident and is preparing to submit a chargesheet against the RCB franchise, DNA event management firm and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), police said on Wednesday.The investigating authorities are finalising the 2,200 page-chargesheet in the case and held the RCB, DNA and KSCA directly responsible for the tragic event. The CID sleuths have gathered hundreds of eyewitness accounts, CCTV footages and recorded the statements of injured persons.In turn the RCB, DNA and KSCA have submitted to the court that the state government is directly re...

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra paid heartfelt tributes to her "ideal" late Prime Minister and her grandmother, Indira Gandhi, on her birth anniversary on Wednesday. In a post on X, Priyanka said, "Patriotism, compassion, strength, courage, dedication, and sacrifice -- a steely personality forged from all these sentiments, which made the world acknowledge India's might. Made the country a nuclear power. Strengthened the infrastructure to fortify India's foundation.""Grandma, you are my ideal, and in the form of the values you imparted, you are always with me," she added.Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, also paid homage to Indira Gandhi and said that her patriotism and ethics give him the courage to "stand against injustice"...

Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 19 (IANS) Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday said Sri Sathya Baba’s blessings gave him inner strength to go out and give his best in the 2011 World Cup.He said that Baba’s blessings also reassured him to face all the challenges whenever he was on the field.Tendulkar said it was from Sathya Sai Baba that he understood that being a successful person is not about accumulation, but it is about contribution and giving something meaningful to the less privileged.Addressing the birth centenary celebrations of Sathya Sai Baba in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Bharat Ratna awardee revealed how Baba’s gift of a book during the World Cup camp gave him confidence and inner strength.“I remember 2011. After having played multiple World ...

Patna, Nov 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and the RJD, alleging that both parties are internally divided over who will be the chief ministerial face for the Bihar Assembly election 2025.Addressing a rally in Arrah, PM Modi claimed that Congress was initially unwilling to concede the CM post to the RJD.“I want to share a secret. Congress was not ready to hand over the chief ministerial post to the RJD. In their closed-door meeting, RJD leaders allegedly put a ‘katta’ at the head of the Congress leaders and forced them to announce the CM face,” PM Modi claimed.He alleged that the rift between the two allies has widened to the point where they are not even coordinating their manifesto or campaigns.“This feud has intensified so much th...

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Green hydrogen has emerged as a key fuel to cut emissions in difficult sectors such as steel, fertilisers, shipping, aviation, and road transport as the world fights the war against climate change, according to an article by former G20 Sherpa and NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.While Europe, Japan, Korea, and the Middle East are investing billions into renewable hydrogen, India has the right mix of resources, policy, and demand to emerge as the world’s pre-eminent hub for this new energy vector, states the article by Amitabh Kant in India Narrative.The article identifies five decisive strengths that are working in India’s favour. First, India offers globally unmatched rates for round-the-clock renewable energy, with prices ranging from Rs 4.60 to Rs 5 per kWh, making gr...