New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Reaffirming its commitment to safeguard the rights and dignity of young girls, the National Commission for Women has directed all states and Union Territories to intensify measures to prevent child marriages, particularly in view of ‘Akshaya Tritiya’ on April 19, an official said. The Commission issued instructions to the Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories on Saturday to ensure strict enforcement of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, acr…
Latest Akshaya Tritiya News & Updates
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) As India gears up to celebrate Akshaya Tritiya on Sunday — an auspicious occasion for buying gold — macroeconomic trends are reinforcing the metal’s investment appeal alongside tradition, with analysts seeing prices rise up to Rs 1.85 lakh, according to a new report.An analysis by Axis Direct said gold is well-positioned in the current global environment and could gain whether the economy weakens into stagflation or improves amid falling interest rates.“Whether t…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday flagged off the annual Char Dham Yatra from the Char Dham Yatra Transit Camp in Rishikesh, marking the formal commencement of one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Sanatan Dharma. The Chief Minister interacted with devotees, extended his greetings, and wished them a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey. The Uttarakhand government has put in place comprehensive arrangements to ensure the convenience and safet…
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) As India approaches Akshaya Tritiya — traditionally seen as an auspicious occasion for buying gold — investors are weighing their options as the yellow metal navigates global uncertainty, with prices rising nearly 10 per cent so far in 2026, a report has said.According to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL), despite the festive tailwinds, gold’s journey this year has remained volatile, marked by sharp swings amid a complex global backdrop and rema…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Indian households have between 11–16 per cent of all the gold ever mined above ground, more than the combined national reserves of the United States, Germany, Italy and Russia, a report said on Thursday, ahead of Akshaya Tritiya on April 19.Recent price swings after nomination of Kevin Warsh as US Federal Reserve only show a short‑term correction and structural demand persist, digital investment platform InCred Money said in a note.The note said that one in every t…
Bhopal, April 6 (IANS) Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, the Madhya Pradesh government has stepped up efforts to prevent child marriages, issuing detailed directives for strict vigilance during mass marriage ceremonies scheduled on April 20. Madhya Pradesh’s Women and Child Development Department, in a press note issued on Monday, stated it has directed all district collectors to launch a comprehensive statewide campaign against child marriage.“The initiative is part of the Centre’s ‘Child Marri…
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 falls on Sunday, April 19 — and for millions of Indians at home and across the diaspora,…
Akshaya Tritiya, is one of the most spiritually significant days in the Hindu calendar. Revered as a day of eternal…
Akshaya Tritiya—often celebrated with the glitter of gold and auspicious beginnings—is far more than a day of wealth and prosperity.…
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as ‘Akha Teej’, is considered one of the most sacred and auspicious days in the Hindu…