Eid

An X user has called for a week-long Diwali holiday across India. The proposal has fuelled debate over travel costs, limited leave and work-life balance.

The BJP targeted Mallikarjun Kharge over his ‘Khushiyon Ka Eid’ Diwali remark. The exchange also revived controversy over Sonia Gandhi’s comments on the Babri Masjid demolition.

Muzammil Ibrahim has joined Salman Khan and Nayanthara's Monster in an action-heavy role. He says the film marks a fresh phase in his career after years of martial arts training and uncertainty.

Bank holidays are not uniform across India. A branch may be closed in one city while remaining open in another on the same day.

Actor Salman Khan stepped in after his body double, Parvez Kazi, fell ill at home and was hospitalised. Speaking exclusively to India Today, Kazi's manager dismissed reports of a heart attack as incorrect.

Actor Salman Khan's upcoming pan-India film with producer Dil Raju is reportedly titled Monster. The film also stars Nayanthara in a key role.

Actor Muzammil Ibrahim has joined Salman Khan and Nayanthara's SVC63 and has begun shooting. The actor described his action-packed role and sharing screen space with Salman Khan as a bucket-list moment.

The makers of Salman Khan and Vamshi Paidipally's film have denied reports that the actor reduced his fee. The clarification comes as the project moves into a major Mumbai action schedule ahead of its planned Eid 2027 release.

Salman Khan's upcoming film SVC 63 has reportedly roped in Korean action director Sea Young Oh, popularly known as Mr Oh, who previously worked on Dhurandhar, Kill and War.

Moitra's post came days after the West Bengal government directed all state government employees, including contractual staff, casual workers, outsourced personnel and honorarium-based workers, to participate in programmes marking the International Day of Yoga on June 21.

Speaking about his decision to leave Islam, Bilal, now known as Vishal, said that he was particularly influenced by the principle of 'Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah,' which promotes compassion toward all living creatures.

The victim, identified as Arbaaz, was a resident of C-Block in Jahangirpuri and worked at a local jewellery shop. On the night of Eid, he was returning home when the accused attacked and killed him.

Kerala native Abdul Rahim returned to his hometown on Eid after spending nearly 20 years on death row in a Saudi Arabian prison. He was pardoned following the payment of Rs 34 crore in blood money, which was raised through a crowdfunding campaign by Malayalis.

Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand has praised the force after the peaceful conduct of the Assembly elections and Bakrid in the city. He said the coordinated effort upheld law and order, communal harmony and public safety, while urging continued vigilance.

Television actor Sara Khan shared a Bakr-e-id message urging people to focus on compassion, charity and faith rather than animal sacrifice. Her remarks are now sparking discussion online.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended Eid al-Adha prayers wearing an Arsenal-themed kurta. Alongside was Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who appeared in a black hijab. While Mamdani's Eid fit went viral, Ocasio-Cortez donning the hijab drew backlash for what critics said was the Catholic leader's hypocrisy.

A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh, which went viral for its blond “Trump-like” hair, was spared from Eid sacrifice after the online frenzy prompted authorities to move it to Dhaka zoo.

Eid-ul-Adha 2026 is a time for prayer, kindness and togetherness. Share these Eid Mubarak wishes, Bakrid messages and heartfelt greetings with friends and family to celebrate the special festival.

Markets shut on 28 May for Bakri Id, with most trading segments closed. The break has left some investors checking timings, while commodity derivatives reopen in the evening and regular trading returns on 29 May.

On Thursday, unrest brewed in the Azad Nagar housing society in Dindoshi and the Sagar Park housing society in Ghatkopar West over the erection of several temporary goat sheds ahead of the Eid al-Adha.