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Muharram poisoning: Mumbai police question accused's family, source of zinc phosphide still not found

June 29, 2026 3:52 am

A man was arrested for allegedly attempting to carry out mass poisoning during the Shia community's Muharram procession in south Mumbai on Friday night by distributing capsules allegedly laced with zinc phosphide.

10-day traffic diversions, vehicular curbs across Kolkata for Muharram

June 22, 2026 5:24 pm

The Kolkata police have empowered on-duty personnel to temporarily suspend, restrict, or divert traffic from any arterial or feeder road at a moment's notice to ensure safety.

UP village on alert for Muharram after 24 residents get life term over deadly feud

After 24 life terms, why UP village is on police watch for Muharram

June 24, 2026 7:37 pm

Eighteen years ago, a deadly feud tore apart a village in Fatehpur with friends turned foes resorting to violence that left three dead. With 24 people belonging to the two factions sentenced to life this week, police have stepped up security.

Hidden Stories | From Isfahan in Iran to Pune, an Imambara keeps faith alive in Pune

June 20, 2026 12:39 pm

Pune’s Irani Imambara remains a key Muharram landmark, preserving Iranian heritage through Azadari traditions, handcrafted Kashikari tiles, and historic religious artifacts.

Muharram 2026 Date: Know the date, history, significance and more

June 16, 2026 4:32 pm

Muharram 2026 Date in India: When does Muharram start? Explore the official dates and deep spiritual meaning behind the 10 days of Ashura. Read more.

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From Karnataka to Hyderabad, an elephant named Lakshmi will lead today’s Muharram procession in Old City

July 06, 2025 8:45 am

Lakshmi will remain with the Telangana state government for four more days, during which time the elephant will receive the royal treatment

Muharram Holiday 2025: The holiday is tentatively set for July 6, but it may shift to July 7. (File)

Muharram Holiday 2025: Will schools, colleges and offices be closed on July 6 or 7?

July 04, 2025 3:18 pm

Muharram Holiday 2025: India is waiting for the moon sighting to confirm the Muharram holiday, which could affect school and office schedules. The holiday is tentatively set for July 6, but it may shift to July 7.

When is Muharram 2025: Know the date, history, significance, and more

June 26, 2025 6:36 am

When is Muharram 2025 Date, History: The observance also relies on the sighting of the moon, with this year, it is expected to fall on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Key roads in Pune closed for Muharram processions, traffic diversions implemented

July 17, 2024 4:15 pm

According to Pune traffic police, the main procession will commence from Shreenath Talkies while four other Muharram processions will be taken out in the Camp, Khadki, Patil Estate and Imamwada areas of Pune.