‘Hanuman Chalisa gave him confidence’: Dhirendra Shastri praises Captain Smit Machchhar’s courage

IANS | October 4, 2026 12:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Spiritual leader Dhirendra Shastri, popularly known as Bageshwar Maharaj, on Sunday recalled the account of Captain Smit Machchhar’s fight to save passengers during the attack aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight, saying the pilot’s faith in Lord Hanuman and recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa gave him the confidence to confront the crisis.

Bangladesh: Seven idols vandalised ahead of Durga Festival at Hindu temple

IANS | October 3, 2026 8:01 PM

Dhaka, Oct 3 (IANS) Unidentified miscreants vandalised seven idols being sculpted for the upcoming Durga Puja festival at a temple in Mirzapur upazila of Tangail district, amid rising concerns over attacks on Hindu places of worship in Bangladesh, local media reported.

World looks to India for answers to global challenges: Mohan Bhagwat

IANS | October 2, 2026 10:07 PM

Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat on Friday emphasised that the modern world is navigating severe dilemmas arising from conflicting priorities, noting that global expectations from India are higher than ever to offer a balanced, harmonious path forward.

RSS leader Indresh Kumar accuses INDIA bloc of 'blackmailing' Muslims for votes

IANS | October 2, 2026 10:00 PM

Rupnagar (Punjab) Oct 2 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar on Friday accused the INDIA bloc of "blackmailing" Muslims and "misusing" them for garnering votes.

Bengal: Eight Pujas selected for inaugural Durga Puja Adani Preview 2026

IANS | October 2, 2026 8:45 PM

Kolkata, Oct 2 (IANS) Adani Group, this year, is participating in a major way in the forthcoming Durga Puja festival in West Bengal by organising the Durga Puja Adani Preview 2026, a three-night public preview designed to give people the time and space to experience the artistry, craftsmanship and stories behind the celebrations before the city enters the full rhythm of Puja.

BAPS says probe found no request to exclude women during Eiffel Tower visit

IANS | October 2, 2026 8:50 AM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) BAPS Hindu Mandir of Paris, the first traditional Hindu temple of France, has rejected claims that it had asked female employees to be hidden, removed or excluded during a Hindu religious delegation's visit to the Eiffel Tower, saying an official investigation found no such request was made.

Spiritual leaders welcome Baba Ramdev’s remark that Indian Muslims are converted; say Sanatan tradition is ancient

IANS | October 1, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) As Yoga guru Baba Ramdev said that "all Muslims in India are converted," several Hindu spiritual leaders on Thursday welcomed the statement, with some saying that the Sanatan tradition is the oldest and that other religions came later in India.

Pakistan faces renewed scrutiny over treatment of religious minorities

IANS | September 30, 2026 4:42 PM

Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) The cases of Christian girls Maria Shehbaz and Aneeqa Ishaq have been reported at a time when Pakistan is facing renewed scrutiny over treatment of its religious minorities. The case of Maria Shehbaz has reached the highest levels of Pakistan's judiciary, while Aneeqa Ishaq is pursuing a legal case after allegedly being kept in captivity for months, a report has detailed.

Temple Trust CEO visits Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya

IANS | September 30, 2026 3:52 PM

Ayodhya, Sep 30 (IANS) The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Air Marshal (retired), Jeetendra Mishra, on Wednesday paid a visit to the International Ram Katha Museum in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.

RJD's Manoj Jha hits back at Nitin Nabin over SIR row, says allegations against Oppn should be backed by evidence

IANS | September 29, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) With BJP President Nitin Nabin accusing the Opposition of misleading the public over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Tuesday said the Opposition had not raised the issue and that the Indian daily had investigated it and presented its findings with evidence.

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‘Hanuman Chalisa gave him confidence’: Dhirendra Shastri praises Captain Smit Machchhar’s courage

Bangladesh: Seven idols vandalised ahead of Durga Festival at Hindu temple

World looks to India for answers to global challenges: Mohan Bhagwat

RSS leader Indresh Kumar accuses INDIA bloc of 'blackmailing' Muslims for votes

Bengal: Eight Pujas selected for inaugural Durga Puja Adani Preview 2026

BAPS says probe found no request to exclude women during Eiffel Tower visit

Spiritual leaders welcome Baba Ramdev’s remark that Indian Muslims are converted; say Sanatan tradition is ancient

Pakistan faces renewed scrutiny over treatment of religious minorities

Temple Trust CEO visits Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya

RJD's Manoj Jha hits back at Nitin Nabin over SIR row, says allegations against Oppn should be backed by evidence

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