Hindu saints back Ex-ASI director’s claims on Qutub Minar, seek govt intervention in reclaiming monument

IANS | January 3, 2026 7:02 PM

Varanasi, 3 Jan (IANS) A ‘disclosure’ by the former regional director of former Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Dharamveer Sharma, about the ‘Hindu character’ of Qutub Minar triggered demands from the religious leaders for reclaiming the ancient monument and also restore the ‘dhwaja’ of Lord Vishnu, as it is said to have existed centuries ago.

For establishing Ram Rajya, one will have to behave like Lord Ram: Ami Ganatra

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:54 PM

New Delhi, 3 Jan (IANS) The second day of Delhi Shabdostav 2026, being organised at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, witnessed a wide-ranging discussion, including one centred around ‘history of Hinduism’.

PM Modi freeing country from symbols of slavery: HM Amit Shah

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:19 PM

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 3 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a campaign to free the country from the symbols of slavery.

Debt crisis, anti-incumbency loom as Kerala gears up for Assembly polls in 2026

Radhakrishnan S | January 3, 2026 5:38 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 3 (IANS) As Kerala heads into a crucial Assembly election in April–May 2026, the next government will inherit not just political expectations but a deeply strained economy and a series of unresolved social, environmental and governance challenges.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami plans ‘Malta Mission’ to boost output

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:24 PM

Dehradun, Jan 3 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday announced plans to launch a “Malta Mission” to promote the production of the citrus fruit to make the state the horticulture capital of India.

Hope upcoming elected govt addresses health sector woes: Bangladesh media

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) A new government assuming office in Bangladesh after the February 12 general election will have to deal not only with deteriorating law-and-order and overall economy concerns, but also what some reports state as “fragile state” of the healthcare sector.

Republic Day Parade ticket sale to begin on Jan 5: Defence Ministry

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The sale of tickets for the Republic Day Parade 2026 on January 26, Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat on January 28, and the main Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29 will commence from January 5, the Defence Ministry said on Saturday.

Badse Sukka with Rs 75 lakh bounty and 19 other Maoists surrender before Telangana police

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:07 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 3 (IANS) In a major setback to the CPI (Maoist), People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Battalion Commander Badse Sukka alias Deva, who carried a bounty of Rs 75 lakh, surrendered before Telangana Police along with 19 other Maoists on Saturday, Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Sivadhar Reddy said.

Rajnath Singh unveils portraits of Vajpayee, Madan Mohan Malaviya at Delhi Assembly

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that no nation becomes great merely through resources, technology, or economic strength, but its true strength lies in the ideals it adopts as the foundation of its life-values and the personalities it holds as its role models.

VHP condemns another killing of Hindu trader in B'desh, warns against radical Islam

IANS | January 3, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Saturday strongly condemned the killing of another Hindu man in Bangladesh after a businessman succumbed to severe burn injuries days after being brutally attacked, beaten and set on fire by assailants.

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Hindu saints back Ex-ASI director’s claims on Qutub Minar, seek govt intervention in reclaiming monument

For establishing Ram Rajya, one will have to behave like Lord Ram: Ami Ganatra

PM Modi freeing country from symbols of slavery: HM Amit Shah

Debt crisis, anti-incumbency loom as Kerala gears up for Assembly polls in 2026

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami plans ‘Malta Mission’ to boost output

Hope upcoming elected govt addresses health sector woes: Bangladesh media

Republic Day Parade ticket sale to begin on Jan 5: Defence Ministry

Badse Sukka with Rs 75 lakh bounty and 19 other Maoists surrender before Telangana police

Rajnath Singh unveils portraits of Vajpayee, Madan Mohan Malaviya at Delhi Assembly

VHP condemns another killing of Hindu trader in B'desh, warns against radical Islam

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