Blinkit launches a temporary store at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj to serve pilgrims and tourists. Located strategically, the 100 sq. ft. store provides essentials like pooja items, food, chargers, towels, and Triveni Sangam Jal, enhancing convenience for attendees.
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Home minister Amit Shah visited Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib on Parkash Purab to mark the birth centenary of Guru Gobind Singh. Shah described Guru Gobind Singh as an epitome of religious devotion, bravery, and sacrifice. He emphasized the Guru's unwavering principles against injustice and his enduring legacy of valour and dedication.
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