Hazaribagh, (Jharkhand) Jan 7 (IANS) As the political debate intensifies nationwide over the VB-G RAM G scheme (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission –Gramin), contrasting ground-level reactions are emerging from rural India.
Dhaka, Jan 7 (IANS) Bangladesh's administration has become increasingly dysfunctional since the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government assumed power following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, enabling Islamist groups to escalate attacks on minorities, especially Hindus and Christians, a report said on Wednesday.
Colombo, Jan 7 (IANS) Religious minorities in Pakistan face systemic discrimination and entrapment in fabricated blasphemy allegations, mob violence, targetted killings, land grabbing, forced conversions, arbitrary detention, and damage to property, including places of worship, a report has detailed.
Dhaka, Dec 7 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and President of the Bangladesh Awami League, Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday slammed the interim government in the country headed by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus for allowing extremist groups to operate with total impunity and perpetrate unspeakable atrocities against non-Muslims, especially Hindus.
Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu state president Nainar Nagenthran on Tuesday mounted a sharp attack on the ruling DMK government, welcoming the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court’s decision permitting the lighting of the deepam at the Deepathoon atop Thiruparankundram Hill.
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of Jyotish Peeth in Uttarakhand on Tuesday welcomed Narendra Modi’s recent remarks on the Somnath Temple, saying the Prime Minister’s message powerfully conveyed the enduring spirit of faith despite historical destruction.
Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday upheld an earlier order directing that the traditional Karthigai Deepam be lit on the hilltop at Thiruparankundram Hill, dismissing an appeal filed by the Tamil Nadu government and the temple administration.
Prayagraj, Jan 5 (IANS) With the beginning of the month of Magh, the Magh Mela has started, and the Panchkosi Parikrama, which awakens Sanatan tradition, faith, and cultural consciousness, has also commenced. Pilgrims, including saints and sadhus from various akharas, were seen performing rituals along the Triveni Sangam here.
Rishikesh, Jan 5 (IANS) Swami Chidanand Saraswati, head of Parmarth Niketan, expressed deep and emotional reflections on the completion of 1,000 years since the destruction of the Somnath Temple.
Ayodhya, Jan 5 (IANS) Saints and sages of Ayodhya expressed their views on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remembering the first assault on the Somnath temple, one thousand years ago, and lauded the undying spirit of the Hindu faith for standing tall against all the adversity and brutality by foreign invaders.
