Trinamool's answer to MLA’s controversial Babri Masjid comment can only be silence

IANS | November 24, 2025 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress is caught in a complex and precarious political situation, just a few months before the Assembly elections, with its MLA Humayun Kabir’s controversial statement on laying the foundation stone for a “Babri Masjid” in Beldanga of Murshidabad district.

Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd CJI; takes oath in Hindi

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:12 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Surya Kant as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national Capital. In a significant departure from recent tradition, CJI Kant took the oath in Hindi, taking the name of God.

EPS picks Sengottaiyan’s stronghold to restart TN tour; signals firm grip on AIADMK

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:05 AM

Chennai, Nov 24 (IANS) AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) will resume his statewide outreach tour on November 30, nearly 50 days after it was halted in the aftermath of the TVK rally stampede in Karur. In a move laden with political symbolism, EPS has chosen Gobichettipalayam in Erode district — the long-time bastion of former minister and nine-time MLA K.A. Sengottaiyan — as the launch point for the sixth phase of his tour.

Ayodhya's divine preparations: Acharyas credit PM Modi for transforming the temple city

IANS | November 23, 2025 9:32 PM

Ayodhya, Nov 23 (IANS) Ayodhya is glowing with devotion and celebration as preparations intensify for the grand flag-hoisting ceremony scheduled on November 25 at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. Amid the sacred rituals being performed ahead of the event, the acharyas and spiritual scholars conducting the ceremonies offered heartfelt praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, crediting him for the transformation of Ayodhya and the realisation of the Ram Temple.