Row over UP CM Yogi's 'namaz' remark: SP points to Lord Hanuman's portrayal during recent rally

IANS | July 10, 2026 4:07 PM

Lucknow, July 10 (IANS) Samajwadi Party MP, Sanatan Pandey, on Friday lashed out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, after the latter accused previous state governments of allowing 'namaz' to be offered at the Hanuman Garhi temple, questioning the viral video which showed an artist dressed as Lord Hanuman performing during a recent roadshow of BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Lucknow.

Gujarat bags national award for excellence in horticulture

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:59 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Gujarat has been conferred the 'Agriculture Leadership Award 2026' for its performance in the horticulture sector at the 17th Agriculture Leadership Conclave held in New Delhi, marking the state's latest national recognition for its agricultural initiatives.

VHP backs search committee's 'devotion to Lord Ram' criterion for Temple Trust CEO

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:51 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Joint General Secretary Surendra Jain on Friday welcomed the criterion set by the newly appointed search committee that the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust must have a "devotion to Lord Ram".

ED attaches Rs 940.77 crore assets of Vikas Garg in Mahadev online betting case, seizures cross Rs 3,800 crore

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:45 PM

Raipur, July 10 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) Raipur Zonal Office has delivered a fresh blow to the operators of the infamous Mahadev Online Book and Skyexchange illegal betting syndicate by attaching movable and immovable properties worth Rs. 940.77 crore belonging to Vikas Garg, his family members, and entities controlled by him, an agency press release said on Friday.

Pakistan under pressure as BLA tightens grip on Balochistan, PoK unrest escalates

Vicky Nanjappa | July 10, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Pakistan's troubles appear far from over. Even as the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has called for intensified protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has also escalated its activities in Balochistan, adding to Islamabad's growing challenges.

'Could Hanuman Chalisa be recited inside Jama Masjid?': CM Yogi questions Opposition (Ld)

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:14 PM

Ayodhya, July 10 (IANS) Stepping up his attack on the Opposition, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday questioned whether anyone would ever be allowed to recite the Hanuman Chalisa inside the Jama Masjid, while accusing previous governments of failing to protect the sanctity of Hanuman Garhi and neglecting Ayodhya for decades.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates World Bank-supported environment workshop

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Reiterating the commitment to build a clean and healthy Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated an Orientation Workshop on 'Clean Air, Healthy Delhi' (Delhi Clean Air Programme) organised by the World Bank and the Environment Department.

Indian diaspora in New Zealand eagerly awaits PM Modi’s historic visit after 40 years

IANS | July 10, 2026 2:15 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand expressed excitement as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in the country on Friday, after concluding his successful engagements in Australia and Indonesia.

New Zealand MP Parmjeet Parmar hails India's growth, calls PM Modi's visit 'significant' (IANS Interview)

IANS | July 10, 2026 2:12 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) New Zealand MP Parmjeet Parmar on Friday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Auckland "hugely significant" and said that this visit will enhance ties between the two nations.

Give voice samples or will withdraw protection from coercive police action: Calcutta HC to Abhishek Banerjee

IANS | July 10, 2026 2:04 PM

Kolkata, July 10 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Friday gave an ultimatum to Trinamool Congress General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, asking him to appear at Bidhannagar Court and give his voice samples to sleuths of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), failing which the single-judge Bench would withdraw protection from coercive police action against the leader.

Politics

Row over UP CM Yogi's 'namaz' remark: SP points to Lord Hanuman's portrayal during recent rally

Gujarat bags national award for excellence in horticulture

VHP backs search committee's 'devotion to Lord Ram' criterion for Temple Trust CEO

ED attaches Rs 940.77 crore assets of Vikas Garg in Mahadev online betting case, seizures cross Rs 3,800 crore

Pakistan under pressure as BLA tightens grip on Balochistan, PoK unrest escalates

'Could Hanuman Chalisa be recited inside Jama Masjid?': CM Yogi questions Opposition (Ld)

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates World Bank-supported environment workshop

Indian diaspora in New Zealand eagerly awaits PM Modi’s historic visit after 40 years

New Zealand MP Parmjeet Parmar hails India's growth, calls PM Modi's visit 'significant' (IANS Interview)

Give voice samples or will withdraw protection from coercive police action: Calcutta HC to Abhishek Banerjee

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