Devotees ring in New Year by visiting temples, seeking divine blessings

IANS | January 1, 2025 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) As the clock struck midnight and ushered in 2025, thousands of devotees across the country flocked to temples to start the New Year with divine blessings. From the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh to the serene Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, and the Somnath Mahadev Temple in Gujarat, pilgrims embraced the age-old tradition of seeking spiritual solace and grace.

The hype surrounding 'The Satanic Verses' will lead to 'skyrocketing sales' in India

Kavya Dubey | January 1, 2025 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Soon after the ban on Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' was lifted after 36 years, the mercurial excitement of readers drove them to bookstores in select cities to fetch a physical copy of the controversial novel.

'Election stunt': Muslim religious leaders slam AAP govt over Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana

IANS | January 1, 2025 5:39 AM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Undeterred by the storm over the Mahila Samman Yojana, AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced yet another financial assistance scheme, this time for temple and gurdwara priests who will get Rs 18,000 a month. The political slugfest between the AAP, BJP and the Congress over this scheme is likely to continue before the Assembly polls scheduled to take place in Delhi in February this year.

AIMJ chief's fatwa against New year celebrations draws stern criticism

IANS | December 30, 2024 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) A 'fatwa' by All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ)'s national president Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi to Muslims has been frowned upon left, right and centre with many leaders from within the community. Many Muslim leaders slammed the cleric for issuing a directive to the Muslims, asking them to abstain from celebrating the New Year.

Kashmir's patron saint and stir over omitted school lesson

Kavya Dubey | December 30, 2024 11:05 AM

Srinagar/New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) When cultural heritage is sought to be safeguarded, the traditional values that instil catholicity and inclusiveness might be expected to be lighthouses standing amid rough waves—but quite the contrary nearly happened in Kashmir. The mere gesture spoke volumes and drew out voices loud and assertive.

Woman gives birth to child at makeshift hospital in UP's Mahakumbh Nagar

IANS | December 29, 2024 11:40 PM

Mahakumbh Nagar, Dec 29 (IANS) A 20-year-old woman gave birth to a child on Sunday at a makeshift hospital built in Mahakumbh Nagar, the 76th district of Uttar Pradesh, officials said.

Muslim leader's 'fatwa' calls New Year celebrations against Islamic principles

IANS | December 29, 2024 7:53 PM

Bareilly, Dec 29 (IANS) Ahead of the New Year, a controversial statement was made by Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, President of All India Muslim Jamaat. On Sunday, he spoke about a fatwa issued against participating in New Year's celebrations and offering greetings for the occasion.

Saints hail PM Modi as a champion of Sanatan Dharma ahead of ‘Mahakumbh’

IANS | December 29, 2024 7:26 PM

Mahakumbh Nagar, Dec 29 (IANS) The 2025 Mahakumbh will take place in Prayagraj from January 13, and special preparations are underway for the same. For the first time, an AI chatbot will be used during this major religious congregation, providing information in 11 Indian languages.

PM Modi highlights Maha Kumbh's grandeur, stresses message of unity in 'Mann Ki Baat'

IANS | December 29, 2024 11:37 AM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 117th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', highlighted the preparations for the upcoming Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, stressing its vastness, diversity, and message of unifying spirit.

Mahakumbh 2025: Yogi Adityanath extends invitations to prominent leaders

IANS | December 28, 2024 11:07 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday met prominent leaders in the national capital to invite them to the grand Mahakumbh 2025, set to take place in Prayagraj, an official said.

Religion

Devotees ring in New Year by visiting temples, seeking divine blessings

The hype surrounding 'The Satanic Verses' will lead to 'skyrocketing sales' in India

'Election stunt': Muslim religious leaders slam AAP govt over Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana

AIMJ chief's fatwa against New year celebrations draws stern criticism

Kashmir's patron saint and stir over omitted school lesson

Woman gives birth to child at makeshift hospital in UP's Mahakumbh Nagar

Muslim leader's 'fatwa' calls New Year celebrations against Islamic principles

Saints hail PM Modi as a champion of Sanatan Dharma ahead of ‘Mahakumbh’

PM Modi highlights Maha Kumbh's grandeur, stresses message of unity in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Mahakumbh 2025: Yogi Adityanath extends invitations to prominent leaders

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