The free multi-location festival in Downtown Hackensack will celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial anniversary on October 3, 2026 through the arts and culture to drive economic revitalization. (Bergen County, New Jersey; September 12, 2026) – The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) announces Illumination 250, a full-day regional cultural arts celebration observing America’s Semiquincentennial anniversary, will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Hackensack, New Jersey. Bring the family, friends, and neighbors to the largest free public, interactive festival in North Jersey open to all ages. In the event of severe inclement…
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Nation-Building Is Every Citizen’s Duty, Says Former Kerala DGP Rishi Raj Singh
Global Indian Council’s Independence Day celebration draws more than 100 participants worldwide; Qatar Chapter welcomed into the organisation’s global family NEW YORK, Sept. 12: Serving the nation is not solely the responsibility of government officials, police personnel or the armed forces, but a shared duty of every citizen, former Kerala Director General of Police Rishi Raj Singh IPS said while addressing the Global Indian Council’s Independence Day celebration. Delivering the keynote address as chief guest at the virtual event, Singh called upon Indians worldwide to express their patriotism through integrity,…
Stars immersed in Krishna devotion on Janmashtami; Ram Charan-Upasana and Hema Malini extended greetings in this way
On the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, celebrities from Indian cinema greeted their fans in their own unique ways. From Ram Charan Upasana to Hema Malini and Nimrat Kaur, many veteran actors shared photos and special experiences of their devotion to Krishna on social media. South Indian superstar Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Konidela gave fans a special surprise on Janmashtami. Upasana shared a family photo on social media, showing Ram Charan, his daughter, and newborn twins, performing puja at their home temple. Dressed in traditional attire, the…
Ram Janmabhoomi Trust appoints CEO for the first time; Khachariyawas says theft at temple hurts faith
Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed retired Indian Air Force Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra as the temple’s first Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Following his appointment, his first introductory meeting was held at the trust office in Ayodhya. While this new administrative arrangement has been welcomed at many places, Congress leaders have launched sharp attacks, questioning the temple’s arrangements and the ruling party. Following the appointment of Air Marshal (Retd.) Jitendra Mishra as CEO of the trust, Congress leader Pratap Singh Khachariyawas criticized the government over the temple’s…
Who after Modi?; Sanjay Raut stirs political controversy by mentioning Fadnavis’s name
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has made a major claim regarding central government politics and cabinet expansion. Raut claims that a major reshuffle could soon take place in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet, in which Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis could be called to Delhi and appointed Deputy Prime Minister. Furthermore, he claimed that the reshuffle is stalled due to internal conflicts within the Union Cabinet. However, there has been no official response from the ruling BJP or the NDA to these claims. Sanjay Raut…
‘Government being remote-controlled from Delhi’, BJP attacks Shivakumar over park bill controversy
Bengaluru : The political controversy between the ruling party and the opposition over the proposed “Parks Amendment Bill” in Karnataka has deepened. Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly and BJP leader R. Ashoka on Friday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, calling him a “dummy” and “remote-controlled” Chief Minister. Amid strong opposition from the BJP and public outrage, the state government has now withdrawn the controversial bill, which will be reintroduced in the next Assembly session after public consultation. On the social media platform ‘X’, R.…
Union Coop Achieves 36% Emiratisation Rate
Dubai, UAE: Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, affirmed that the cooperative remains firmly committed to supporting and empowering Emirati talent and strengthening their presence within the retail sector across its various departments and branches in Dubai. This reflects Union Coop’s approach to investing in national talent and providing a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth. Al Hashemi explained that these efforts are aligned with the vision and directives of the UAE’s wise leadership to empower national talent, strengthen Emirati participation in the labour market, and support their active…
Who owns the Shiv Sena?; Shinde’s lawyer raised the issue of Uddhav Thackeray’s party structure in court
New Delhi: The Supreme Court held a crucial hearing on Wednesday on a petition filed regarding the Shiv Sena’s name and “bow and arrow” election symbol. Following arguments by Kapil Sibal, the lawyer representing the Uddhav Thackeray faction, senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul presented the case on behalf of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s faction. Kaul attacked the Thackeray faction, raising serious questions about the changes made to the Shiv Sena’s organizational structure and party constitution in 2018. Kaul, the lawyer representing the Shinde faction, claimed in court that many of the…
‘Immediate FIR against Amit Thackeray, why silence on Ajit Pawar?’; Supriya Sule slams Mahayuti government
Thane: Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) National Executive President Supriya Sule has strongly targeted the Mahayuti government of Maharashtra and the Ajit Pawar faction. Speaking to reporters at the party office in Thane on Wednesday, she raised serious questions about the government’s working style, citing the case filed against MNS leader Amit Thackeray. Supriya Sule said that while a case was filed against Amit Thackeray within just two hours for removing a poster of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from a government polytechnic college in Bandra, no FIR has been filed even…
Political turmoil erupts over Jitendra Mishra’s appointment; BJP’s sharp response to Congress’s questions
New Delhi: Political rhetoric has intensified following the appointment of retired Indian Air Force Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ram Temple Trust. The following are the key points of this development: Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi has sharply questioned the appointment of Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra. He alleged that such appointments by the government create suspicion in the public’s minds. Alvi also questioned the retired Air Chief’s connection to the Ram Temple Trust, and whether there is a hidden truth related to “Operation…
