Articles for Holi Celebrations

Elderly woman assaulted in Bihar, TOI and others ignore Muslim accused and choose to highlight 'Holi celebrations' in headline
1 week, 2 days ago

Elderly woman assaulted in Bihar, TOI and others ignore Muslim accused and choose to highlight 'Holi celebrations' in headline

Op India  

In Bihar’s Gopalganj district, an 80-year-old Dalit Hindu woman was allegedly raped on 14th March 2025 when she had gone to a wheat field to cut grass. Times of India omits names of the Muslim accused, insinuates old woman raped by Holi celebrating men The Times of India newspaper published a report on this incident, however, not without omitting the …

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10 instances of Islamists attacking Holi celebrations in 2025
1 week, 4 days ago

10 instances of Islamists attacking Holi celebrations in 2025

Op India  

Incidents of targeted attacks by Islamists on people celebrating Hindu festivals have become a new normal over the years. ‘If you celebrate Holi, we will kill you’ In February, some members of the Hindu community were planning to organise a Holi programme in their locality in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh when some Muslim men attacked them with sticks and gave them …

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Open Namaz At Private University In Meerut Amid Holi Celebrations Prompts Police Case
1 week, 5 days ago

Open Namaz At Private University In Meerut Amid Holi Celebrations Prompts Police Case

ABP News  

Meerut, Mar 15 Police have registered a case over the open offering of namaz at a private university during Holi celebrations after a video of the incident surfaced on social media, officials said on Saturday. Station House Officer of Jait Police station, Ashwini Kumar said, "Two men from an upper-caste community attempted to forcibly apply 'gulal' on people from Dalit …

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Violence mars Holi celebrations in parts of Uttar Pradesh, over a dozen injured
1 week, 6 days ago

Violence mars Holi celebrations in parts of Uttar Pradesh, over a dozen injured

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow, Holi celebrations in parts of Uttar Pradesh were marred by incidents of violence, resulting in injuries to over a dozen people and highlighting existing social tensions. Violence mars Holi celebrations in parts of Uttar Pradesh, over a dozen injured Clashes erupted over forced application of colours, caste-based disputes, and drunken altercations, leading to arrests and heightened security measures. Station …

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'Go back to your state...': Bengaluru woman claims neighbour lashed out, threatened police complaint for playing Holi
1 week, 6 days ago

'Go back to your state...': Bengaluru woman claims neighbour lashed out, threatened police complaint for playing Holi

Hindustan Times  

Holi, the festival of colours, is widely celebrated across India with great enthusiasm. However, a Bengaluru woman recently took to social media, claiming that her neighbour threatened to file a police complaint against her and her friends for celebrating Holi on the street and footpath. A Bengaluru woman alleged her neighbour objected to Holi celebrations. The woman asserted that the …

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Mohammad Zubair, Owaisi, other Islamists claim Hindus ‘attacked’ mosque during Holi celebration in Ratnagiri, police debunk claims: Here is what happened
2 weeks ago

Mohammad Zubair, Owaisi, other Islamists claim Hindus ‘attacked’ mosque during Holi celebration in Ratnagiri, police debunk claims: Here is what happened

Op India  

On the 13th of March, a video went viral on social media. The narrative which was then spread on social media by Islamists was that “extremist Hindutva mobs” attacked a mosque amid Holi celebrations. Shimga went inside… pic.twitter.com/foIshrY926 — Mohammed Zubair March 13, 2025 Taking a cue from Zubair, Maktoob Media, another Islamist outfit which regularly targets Hindus and shields …

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29 incidents of attacks on Hindus by Islamists during Holi festival just in last 4 years
2 weeks ago

29 incidents of attacks on Hindus by Islamists during Holi festival just in last 4 years

Op India  

Holi, the Hindu festival of colours of joy, and celebration of the victory of good over evil, is celebrated across India in a euphoric fashion. Holi under attack in 2025 ‘If you celebrate Holi, we kill you’: Muslim youths assault and threaten Hindus in Bareilly In February 2025, Islamists threatened Hindus against celebrating Holi in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. #WATCH | …

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Holi 2025: Are liquor stores open in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad today? — List of the dry cities on March 14
2 weeks ago

Holi 2025: Are liquor stores open in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad today? — List of the dry cities on March 14

Live Mint  

Holi 2025: India is celebrating the festival of colour and triumph of good over evil today, with joyous Holi celebrations across the country. Amid this, the various state governments have declared March 14 a dry day, which means liquor shops will be closed. We take a look at the list of cities where a dry day has been declared and …

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Happy Holi 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Glimpse Into Bollywood's Vibrant Holi Celebrations
2 weeks ago

Happy Holi 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Glimpse Into Bollywood's Vibrant Holi Celebrations

ABP News  

Happy Holi 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to this space where we are going to provide you all the updates regarding Holi celebrations throughout the country. When Is Holi In 2025 Rangwali Holi will be celebrated on Friday, March 14, 2025. Holi Celebrations in Various Regions: Holi is celebrated to mark the arrival of the spring season. Additionally, Holi is …

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Mehbooba says 'bigots' have converted Holi celebrations into source of fear for minorities
2 weeks ago

Mehbooba says 'bigots' have converted Holi celebrations into source of fear for minorities

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti Friday said some "bigots" have converted Holi celebrations into a "source of fear" for minorities with the "approval of those in power." This comes a day after she said pitting Hindus and Muslims against each other will have "dangerous consequences" for the country. The PDP president was reacting to controversies linked to Holi …

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From Delhi To Sambhal, Security Beefed Up Across Country For Holi, Sensitive Zones Fortified In UP
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2 weeks ago

From Delhi To Sambhal, Security Beefed Up Across Country For Holi, Sensitive Zones Fortified In UP

ABP News  

Security has been beefed up in various parts of the country on Friday as the nation gears to celebrate the festival of Holi which coincides with the Friday namaz during the ongoing holy month of Ramadan. Several rounds of peace committee meetings have been held in all districts across the state," Director General of Police Prashant Kumar told PTI. Delhi …

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Happy Holi 2025: PM Narendra Modi extends Holi greetings; says festival will ‘deepen the colours of unity’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Happy Holi 2025: PM Narendra Modi extends Holi greetings; says festival will ‘deepen the colours of unity’

Live Mint  

Happy Holi 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, extended his wishes for Holi, the festival of colours. PM Modi extends his wishes ahead of Holi, says festival will ‘deepen the colours of unity’ Holi 2025: BJP leader Manoj Tiwari extends greetings Earlier, BJP leader Manoj Tiwari had also extended his wishes on the occasion of Holi. Holi celebrations in …

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Maharashtra Govt To Beef Up Security, Fadnavis Issues Guidelines For Peaceful Holi And Namaz Celebrations
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra Govt To Beef Up Security, Fadnavis Issues Guidelines For Peaceful Holi And Namaz Celebrations

ABP News  

Holi and Ramadan are both significant religious events in Maharashtra, and the tradition of celebrating them with mutual respect and harmony has been long established. However, given the potential for disturbances in certain districts on Holi, the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led government has made preparations to maintain peace. With the state's political landscape boiling up due to recent incidents …

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Video: Aligarh Muslim University Students' Celebrate Holi Amid Permission Row
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Video: Aligarh Muslim University Students' Celebrate Holi Amid Permission Row

ABP News  

Following a major row over the Holi celebrations at the Aligarh Muslim University, permission was granted for a Holi Milan program at the NRS Club. #WATCH | UP | Aligarh Muslim University students celebrate Holi at the non-resident students' club, in Aligarh pic.twitter.com/OxZ1ZU26nH — ANI March 13, 2025 In a video posted on X, several students can be seen playing …

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Video: Aligarh Muslim University Students Celebrate Holi Amid Permission Row
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Video: Aligarh Muslim University Students Celebrate Holi Amid Permission Row

ABP News  

Following a major row over the Holi celebrations at the Aligarh Muslim University, permission was granted for a Holi Milan program at the NRS Club. #WATCH | UP | Aligarh Muslim University students celebrate Holi at the non-resident students' club, in Aligarh pic.twitter.com/OxZ1ZU26nH — ANI March 13, 2025 In a video posted on X, several students can be seen playing …

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West Bengal: No Holi celebrations in Santiniketan's Sonajhuri Haat
2 weeks, 1 day ago

West Bengal: No Holi celebrations in Santiniketan's Sonajhuri Haat

Op India  

On 12th March, an official said that the West Bengal government has prohibited Holi festivities in Sonajhuri Haat in the Birbhum district of Santiniketan this year due to possible harm to the local greeneries. #WATCH | On West Bengal govt reportedly imposing a ban on Holi celebrations in Santiniketan Sonajhuri Haat to preserve greenery, West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari says, …

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Holi 2025: Manoj Tiwari extends Holi wishes, sings, ‘koi khele Dilli, koi khele Jaipur... Mauritius mei Modi ji khele’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Holi 2025: Manoj Tiwari extends Holi wishes, sings, ‘koi khele Dilli, koi khele Jaipur... Mauritius mei Modi ji khele’

Live Mint  

Singer and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari performs 'Hori Khele Raghuveera' to celebrate Holi, extending wishes to everyone ahead of festivities. Giving his touch to the popular Holi song, Manoj Tiwari sang, “koi khele Dilli, koi khele Jaipur. Mosques in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi have planned to change timings of Friday prayers to adjust with Holi celebrations on March 14. Similarly, …

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Breaking News: Political Tensions Surround Holi Celebrations in Uttar Pradesh Amid Controversial Statements
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Breaking News: Political Tensions Surround Holi Celebrations in Uttar Pradesh Amid Controversial Statements

ABP News  

In Uttar Pradesh, political tensions have emerged surrounding Holi celebrations, with BJP spokesperson Shalabh Mani Tripathi and Samajwadi Party's Deepak Ranjan discussing the issue. Tripathi emphasized that festivals should promote unity, recalling how Holi was celebrated peacefully in Deoria. The discussion heated up following controversial statements from ministers like Sanjay Nishad and Raghuraj Singh, with some suggesting that those opposed …

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Breaking News: Uttar Pradesh Celebrates Holi with Vibrant Festivities Amidst Tight Security and Political Debate
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Breaking News: Uttar Pradesh Celebrates Holi with Vibrant Festivities Amidst Tight Security and Political Debate

ABP News  

As the entire nation immerses itself in the joyous celebrations of Holi, various cities across Uttar Pradesh are already experiencing the vibrant spirit of the festival. The administration has also covered ten mosques on the Holi procession route with tarpaulins to prevent any untoward incidents. The colorful celebrations extend across six cities in UP, including Ayodhya, Vrindavan, Lucknow, Varanasi, and …

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Holi 2025: Indian travellers set to make the most of extended long weekend
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Holi 2025: Indian travellers set to make the most of extended long weekend

Hindustan Times  

With Holi falling on a Friday this year, Indian travellers are making the most of the extended weekend to rejuvenate and explore new destinations. Santosh Kumar, Country Manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia at Booking.com said, “Indian travellers are maximising the extended weekend with diverse domestic and international travel plans. As per the platform, top 10 most searched …

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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath orders ‘strict prohibition’ of high-volume DJs during Holi celebrations
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath orders ‘strict prohibition’ of high-volume DJs during Holi celebrations

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has called for the strict prohibition of high-volume DJs during Holi celebrations and permanent noise control measures for loudspeakers at religious places. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath calls for strict prohibition of high-volume DJs during Holi During a review of development projects and law and order on Wednesday, he directed officials to prohibit high-volume …

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Fact Check: Video of colourful firecrackers in China DOES NOT show Holi celebrations
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Fact Check: Video of colourful firecrackers in China DOES NOT show Holi celebrations

India Today  

A video allegedly showing Holi celebrations in China is making the rounds on social media. While many shared it as Indians celebrating Holi in China, some social media users also called it Holi celebrations from Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. India Today Fact Check found that the viral video predates Holi and shows the Chinese New Year celebrations. Per news reports, …

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Holi 2025: Festive fervour begins across country with colours, music and joy | See Pics
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Holi 2025: Festive fervour begins across country with colours, music and joy | See Pics

India TV News  

Holi 2025: Festive fervour begins across country with colours, music and joy | See Pics Holi 2025: In several states, celebrations will begin with the Holika Dahan, a ritual bonfire that symbolises the victory of devotion and righteousness. In Mathura and Vrindavan, famous for their grand Holi celebrations, devotees began the traditional rituals, including the famous Lathmar Holi. The festive …

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MPs Call For Peaceful Holi Celebrations, Friday Prayers, Urge People Not To Fall Prey To 'Provocation'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

MPs Call For Peaceful Holi Celebrations, Friday Prayers, Urge People Not To Fall Prey To 'Provocation'

ABP News  

New Delhi, Mar 12 : With Holi and Friday namaz during Ramzan coinciding this week, parliamentarians on Wednesday called for a peaceful celebration of the festival and said it is the responsibility of the police and administration to ensure that no untoward incident happens in the country. Bihar's Darbhanga Mayor Anjum Ara also sparked a controvery by batting for a …

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