"muharram"

The colourful Pedda Puli tiger dance continues to be a major attraction during Muharram celebrations in Jagtial and Karimnagar districts, with devotees donning tiger attire as an offering of thanksgiving, highlighting Telangana's unique blend of faith, folklore and communal harmony.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain on the occasion of Muharram, saying it continues to inspire people to remain steadfast in the pursuit of truth and justice while highlighting the enduring power of courage and conviction

The NSE and BSE remained closed on Friday for Muharram, suspending trading across equity and derivative segments. MCX resumed trading in the evening session, while NCDEX stayed closed. Markets will reopen after the three-day weekend, subject to the trading calendar.

BRS president and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao described Muharram as a symbol of righteousness, truth and sacrifice, noting that Muslims observe it in remembrance of these values.

Hyderabad's historic, centuries-old Bibi-ka-Alam procession will traverse the Old City this Friday. Mounted on a caparisoned elephant, the sacred relic honors Bibi Fatima, drawing thousands of mourners along a five-kilometer route from Dabeerpura to Chaderghat

The six black velvet pouches adorning Hyderabad's Bibi-ka-Alam have intrigued devotees for generations. Historians believe they contain priceless jewels gifted by the Nizams, while the alam itself houses a sacred relic linked to Hazrat Bibi Fatima and Islamic history.

A couple was found dead at their residence in Kosara hamlet of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. Police suspect they may have been smothered to death due to previous enmity. A murder case has been registered and an investigation is underway.

Online services of the Stamps and Registration Department in Hyderabad will remain suspended from June 26 to 28 due to scheduled server maintenance. Services will resume on June 29, with disruption limited to one working day.

AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi urged the Telangana government to provide a trained elephant permanently for religious processions in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, citing difficulties caused by arranging elephants from other states after the previous one’s death

A team of young women IPS officers in Hyderabad played key leadership roles in ensuring the peaceful and incident-free conduct of Bonalu and Muharram processions. Their efforts earned appreciation from citizens and senior police officials for effective coordination and law enforcement

The 10-day Muharram observance ended with a grand procession in Ruyyadi village of Adilabad, drawing nearly two lakh devotees. Despite having no Muslim families, the village has followed this tradition for 160 years with special rituals and cultural performances.

The Hyderabad Police are expanding their drone wing to enhance surveillance during festivals, protests, and traffic monitoring. With six drones deployed during Muharram and more on the way, drones are proving to be effective tools for crowd control and deterrence.

In a purported video that surfaced online, people at the procession demanded the police officer's suspension. "My leader, Khamenei sahab, was called a terrorist. Are these terrorists?" a youth said in the clip.

Scores of grieving members of the Shia community marched along the procession beating their chests to the chants of ‘Ya Hussain’ with several people lined up across the procession route.

These sacred sites, known alternatively as Asthana, Bargah, or Imambara, are not merely places of mourning but also cultural landmarks. During the Qutb Shahi period, Ashoorkhanas served as vibrant socio-cultural hubs

The Police Commissioner, who visited Bibi Ka Alam in Dar-ul-Shifa at Dabeerpura, marking the 8th day of Muharram on Friday, inspected the security arrangements in place.

PETA India urged organisers of Bonalu and Muharram to use mechanical elephants instead of real ones in processions. The organisation has offered lifelike robotic elephants to prevent cruelty and avoid accidents caused by distressed captive elephants during festivals

Every year during Muharram, thousands visit Alaw e Bibi in Dabeerpura to see the Bibi Ka Alam, a sacred standard with a relic of Bibi Fatima. This centuries-old tradition includes a jeweled alam and a special Ashura procession

As part of Muharram 2025 preparations, former BJP spokesperson Mir Firasath Ali Baqri met with Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand, advocating for enhanced security and community coordination.

The Aza Khane Zehra located at Darulshifa, Badshahi Ashurkhana at Madina Building area and the Naal-e-Mubarak Ashurkhana at Pathergatti were also cleaned and prepared.