From temple to civic body: Purification ceremonies reflect broader issues of trust and accountability

IANS | September 27, 2024 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The country has seen two significant purification ceremonies that have sparked discussions about corruption and religious sanctity. The first took place at the renowned Tirupati Temple in the wake of allegations of adulteration in its famous laddus. The second occurred at the Jaipur Municipal Corporation, where a BJP MLA aimed to "cleanse" the civic body of corruption.

Ahead of Jagan’s visit to Tirumala, CM Naidu appeals for respecting traditions

IANS | September 27, 2024 3:18 PM

Amaravati, Sep 27 (IANS) Ahead of former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s visit to Tirumala temple amid the raging row over alleged adulteration of laddu prasadam, CM N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday appealed to pilgrims visiting the temple to follow the conventions and traditions.

Right-wing activists stage protest against mosque in Jabalpur, clash with police

IANS | September 26, 2024 11:10 PM

Bhopal, Sep 26 (IANS) A scuffle broke out between the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Bajrang Dal members and police personnel when the right-wing activists were protesting against a mosque in Jabalpur on Thursday.

Momentum builds for freeing temples from govt control after Tirupati controversy

IANS | September 26, 2024 9:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Amid the escalating Tirupati "laddu controversy," the call to free temples from government control is growing stronger.

Strengthening Hindu unity through tribal culture (IANS Analysis)

Vinay Nalwa | September 26, 2024 8:57 PM

New Delhi: Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) inspired organisation recently organised its triennial workers’ conference at Samalkha, Haryana. This three-day event witnessed the participation of around 2,000 VKA functionaries and workers from all over the country.

Shajapur violence could have been averted had police acted swiftly, claims MP locals

IANS | September 26, 2024 7:45 PM

Bhopal, Sep 26 (IANS) The locals in Madhya Pradesh’s Shajapur on Thursday claimed that the violence which claimed one life and injured ten others could have been averted had the local area police acted swiftly.

No decision on Shimla vendors to display identity, says Himachal govt

IANS | September 26, 2024 3:57 PM

Shimla, Sep 26 (IANS) A day after Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh courted a controversy by saying the government had decided to make it mandatory for all street vendors in Shimla to display their name, photograph and identification as per their ID cards, the Himachal government on Thursday clarified that no decision to display nameplates by the vendors had been taken.

Temple defaced with anti-Hindu graffiti in US

IANS | September 26, 2024 9:21 AM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Less than 10 days after the desecration of a temple in New York, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California in the US was desecrated with a "Hindus go back" message.

Is Congress adopting soft Hindutva strategy in Himachal Pradesh?

IANS | September 25, 2024 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Congress party has consistently flayed the BJP for its Hindutva image, asserting that the BJP's agenda excludes minorities. However, recent statements from Congress leaders in Himachal Pradesh have raised questions about whether the party is leaning towards a softer version of Hindutva in the state.

Crafting Hindutva narrative: CM Yogi’s strategic push to consolidate Hindu votes ahead of UP by-polls

IANS | September 25, 2024 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's recent mandate requiring eateries to display the names and addresses of their operators is more than a mere regulatory measure; it reflects a calculated political strategy aimed at shaping the Hindutva narrative as the state braces for by-elections in ten crucial assembly constituencies.

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From temple to civic body: Purification ceremonies reflect broader issues of trust and accountability

Ahead of Jagan’s visit to Tirumala, CM Naidu appeals for respecting traditions

Right-wing activists stage protest against mosque in Jabalpur, clash with police

Momentum builds for freeing temples from govt control after Tirupati controversy

Strengthening Hindu unity through tribal culture (IANS Analysis)

Shajapur violence could have been averted had police acted swiftly, claims MP locals

No decision on Shimla vendors to display identity, says Himachal govt

Temple defaced with anti-Hindu graffiti in US

Is Congress adopting soft Hindutva strategy in Himachal Pradesh?

Crafting Hindutva narrative: CM Yogi’s strategic push to consolidate Hindu votes ahead of UP by-polls

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