Highly radicalised, conducted 8 explosive trials at different places: Gujarat ATS on JeM-linked module

IANS | July 17, 2026 3:27 PM

Ahmedabad, July 17 (IANS) A suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)-linked module carried out around eight explosive trials at different locations in Gujarat over nearly three years while attempting to perfect improvised explosive device (IED) techniques, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) said on Friday, announcing the arrest of five more suspects in the case and taking the total number of arrests to 13.

Odisha: 1 dead in stampede-like situation during Puri Rath Yatra

IANS | July 16, 2026 5:41 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 16 (IANS) One person reportedly died due to suffocation in an alleged stampede-like situation during the Rath Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha, on Thursday. However, there has been no official confirmation of the devotee's death or the stampede-like situation so far.

UP: Outcry over cleric’s ‘Lord Krishna as Muslim’ remarks, month-old video resurfaces

IANS | July 16, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) A controversial speech by UP-based Maulana Jarjis Ansari has triggered a major uproar and backlash from both the political class and community leaders, with many demanding action against the cleric for vitiating communal harmony.

BKTC submits internal enquiry report to Uttarakhand SIT over Badrinath temple 'irregularities'

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:18 PM

Dehradun, July 16 (IANS) Amid a row over the alleged embezzlement of management of offerings made at Badrinath temple in Chamoli district, the Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has submitted its 18-page internal enquiry report to the Uttarakhand Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT), sources said on Thursday.

'Backdoor conversion of Hindu students': BJP, Hindu seers condemn Hyd 'Kalma' incident

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The BJP, along with Hindu saints, on Thursday strongly reacted after a Class 2 student of a private school in Hyderabad was asked by a teacher to recite the 'Kalma', calling it a "backdoor conversion of Hindu students" and urging people to keep children away from exposure to religious issues.

Hindu student of Hyderabad school asked to read ‘Kalma’

IANS | July 16, 2026 12:09 PM

Hyderabad, July 16 (IANS) A controversy erupted at a private school in Hyderabad following an allegation that a Hindu student of Class 2 was assigned Islamic religious verses as homework.

'Fortunate to have Mahaprabhu Jagannath's darshan': Dharmendra Pradhan attends Rath Yatra in Puri

IANS | July 16, 2026 10:47 AM

Puri, July 16 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who was in Odisha's Puri on Thursday to witness the annual Rath Yatra procession, said that "only those who are fortunate" get to have a 'darshan' of Lord Jagannath while he is on the chariot.

'Felt like miracle': Artistes thrilled to perform amid rainfall during Rath Yatra in Puri

IANS | July 16, 2026 10:02 AM

Puri, July 16 (IANS) As lakhs of devotees gather at Sri Jagannath Temple for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balram and Goddess Subhadra in Odisha's Puri, several dancers who had come to perform before the beginning of the procession said that it was a one-of-a-kind experience and a divine feeling to perform for the 'Mahaprabhu' amid rainfall.

Quiet canvases: Young artist paints Ahmedabad Rath Yatra's gentle giants as lakhs watch

IANS | July 16, 2026 9:19 AM

Ahmedabad, July 16 (IANS) As lakhs of devotees lined the streets on Thursday for Ahmedabad's 149th Jagannath Rath Yatra, one of the procession's most eye-catching traditions quietly carried the work of a young artist whose canvas is unlike any other.

PM Modi extends Kutchi New Year greetings on Ashadhi Bij

IANS | July 16, 2026 9:09 AM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his heartfelt greetings to the global Kutchi community on the occasion of Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year.

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Highly radicalised, conducted 8 explosive trials at different places: Gujarat ATS on JeM-linked module

Odisha: 1 dead in stampede-like situation during Puri Rath Yatra

UP: Outcry over cleric’s ‘Lord Krishna as Muslim’ remarks, month-old video resurfaces

BKTC submits internal enquiry report to Uttarakhand SIT over Badrinath temple 'irregularities'

'Backdoor conversion of Hindu students': BJP, Hindu seers condemn Hyd 'Kalma' incident

Hindu student of Hyderabad school asked to read ‘Kalma’

'Fortunate to have Mahaprabhu Jagannath's darshan': Dharmendra Pradhan attends Rath Yatra in Puri

'Felt like miracle': Artistes thrilled to perform amid rainfall during Rath Yatra in Puri

Quiet canvases: Young artist paints Ahmedabad Rath Yatra's gentle giants as lakhs watch

PM Modi extends Kutchi New Year greetings on Ashadhi Bij

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