Kanya Pujan 2026 date: October 18 or 19? Check Maha Ashtami timings and reason behind tithi confusion this Navratri

Economic Times - Oct 17, 2026

When is Kanya Pujan in 2026? Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami tithis overlap on October 19, creating confusion over the ritual date. Ashtami ends at 10:51 am IST, according to the cited panchang timings, while the day families choose for Kanjak Puja depends on their customs and the applicable local muhurat.

Read full article

More News

They bundled him into a car, tied him to a chair and told his mum he would be 'chopped up'

Oct 20, 2026

They bundled him into a car, tied him to a chair and told his mum he would be 'chopped up'

"He will never be able to forget what happened to him that day"

Trump's inner circle scrambles to lawyer up with 'target on their backs' after elections as Democrats plot investigations avalanche

Oct 20, 2026

Trump's inner circle scrambles to lawyer up with 'target on their backs' after elections as Democrats plot investigations avalanche

Trump allies are bracing for a potential onslaught of investigations from Democrats in the event they retake the majorities of one or both chambers of Congress.

EU chief warns UK must pay to 'reduce economic disparities' between member states - amid fears Burnham will make concessions at summit next month

Oct 20, 2026

EU chief warns UK must pay to 'reduce economic disparities' between member states - amid fears Burnham will make concessions at summit next month

Maros Šefčovič, the bloc's trade commissioner, listed the demand among the goals for a summit with Andy Burnham next month.

Karnataka CM Shivakumar asks ministers to gear up for local body polls

Oct 20, 2026

Karnataka CM Shivakumar asks ministers to gear up for local body polls

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has directed his Cabinet colleagues to prepare for the forthcoming local body elections. The State Election Commission is expected to announce the elections soon, following the revised voters' list release. These elections are significant as they will be the first for Bengaluru's newly formed city corporations. The government is now committed to conducting all pending local body elections across the state.

Islamic State-linked militants kill at least 48 civilians in eastern Mali, sources say

Oct 20, 2026

Islamic State-linked militants kill at least 48 civilians in eastern Mali, sources say

Islamic State-linked militants conducted attacks in the Menaka region of Mali, resulting in at least 48 deaths. These attacks were reportedly in retaliation for prior abuses committed by pro-government forces against suspected informants. Civilians were forced to flee as attackers set homes ablaze and stole livestock. Mali has faced ongoing violence from Islamic State and al Qaeda affiliates, further destabilis ing the region.

Rubio says India-US trade deal is ‘very, very close’ after Jaishankar meeting

Oct 20, 2026

Rubio says India-US trade deal is ‘very, very close’ after Jaishankar meeting

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that negotiations for a trade deal with India are approaching completion. He highlighted discussions with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar about energy security and defense cooperation. While tensions over tariffs and energy continue to challenge negotiations, both countries aim to deepen their economic ties. Rubio’s visit to India includes a tour of the Reliance Industries refinery and meetings with business leaders.

Coronation Street star debuts gorgeous new look and looks worlds away from Lauren Bolton

Oct 20, 2026

Coronation Street star debuts gorgeous new look and looks worlds away from Lauren Bolton

Corrie star Cait Fitton has been flooded with compliments after she was seen debuting a new look

Australian politician Helen Haines loses a leg after horrific attack - as new footage reveals moment LandCruiser reversed following alleged hit

Oct 20, 2026

Australian politician Helen Haines loses a leg after horrific attack - as new footage reveals moment LandCruiser reversed following alleged hit

Follow our live updates here.

Palestine poppy creator is unmasked as NHS doctor who wrote book introducing children to stoning

Oct 20, 2026

Palestine poppy creator is unmasked as NHS doctor who wrote book introducing children to stoning

Abdul Qader Ismail, 41, from Birmingham, is facing accusations of 'hijacking' Britain's national symbol of remembrance, and has written books that justify Shariah punishments.

Care home residents were sacrificed to 'protect the NHS' during Covid pandemic causing 43,000 deaths after failings saw virus 'spread like wildfire', damning inquiry finds

Oct 20, 2026

Care home residents were sacrificed to 'protect the NHS' during Covid pandemic causing 43,000 deaths after failings saw virus 'spread like wildfire', damning inquiry finds

More than 43,000 residents died after hospitals discharged infected patients into care homes without adequate protections, allowing the virus to 'spread like wildfire'.

LISA BRADY: How could the English family ever have known that they'd just had their last breakfast, last school run together? It's unthinkable - and across Ireland right now, other families live in fear of a similarly horrifying fate...

Oct 20, 2026

LISA BRADY: How could the English family ever have known that they'd just had their last breakfast, last school run together? It's unthinkable - and across Ireland right now, other families live in fear of a similarly horrifying fate...

The last school run. The last squabble over cereal, the last scramble for the bathroom, the last hurried kiss goodbye.

Trump demands New Mexico renamed to 'New America' setting off firestorm with two weeks to the midterms

Oct 20, 2026

Trump demands New Mexico renamed to 'New America' setting off firestorm with two weeks to the midterms

President Donald Trump renewed his push for New Mexico to undergo a rebranding, asserting on Truth Social that 'New Mexico should immediately change its name to New America.'

Recommended

The Diva Today

Hottest news updates in Hollywood. Discover more on your favorite celebrities and get closer to them only here in The Diva Today.

Press
Terms
Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Contact

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 The Diva Today. All Rights Reserved.