'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.

J&K statehood will be restored at right time by govt: Giriraj Singh

IANS | July 10, 2026 1:08 PM

Patna, July 10 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday said that the Centre would restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) at an appropriate time.

'These are same people who had committed sin of offering namaz on steps of Hanuman Garhi': CM Yogi in Ayodhya

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:52 PM

Ayodhya, July 10 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy over the alleged Ram temple donation theft row, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday reignited the Hanuman Garhi controversy, accusing previous governments of allowing namaz to be offered at the sacred temple premises and questioning the Opposition over what he described as its selective approach towards matters of faith.

Encounter: When the meaning expands beyond a mere meeting

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Encounter – a word that originally meant a meeting or clash has, in India, become a euphemism for police shootings of suspects in a shift that was reignited after a recent West Bengal event which has reopened debates about rule of law, accountability, and political rhetoric.

Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday celebrations in US; Trump Admin official hails his legacy (IANS Special)

IANS | July 10, 2026 9:20 AM

Washington, July 10 (IANS) US Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues Riley Barnes joined celebrations of the Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday in Washington, calling it an honour to mark the Tibetan spiritual leader’s life and legacy.

Rajasthan OBC survey to begin today; Commission calls for smooth deployment of staff

IANS | July 10, 2026 7:17 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Rajasthan OBC Commission will begin a statewide door-to-door survey of Other Backward Class (OBC) families from Friday to assess reservation requirements for the upcoming Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Body elections.

Politics

'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

J&K statehood will be restored at right time by govt: Giriraj Singh

'These are same people who had committed sin of offering namaz on steps of Hanuman Garhi': CM Yogi in Ayodhya

Encounter: When the meaning expands beyond a mere meeting

Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday celebrations in US; Trump Admin official hails his legacy (IANS Special)

Rajasthan OBC survey to begin today; Commission calls for smooth deployment of staff

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