Ram temple consecration: Pressure mounts on Congress from IUML against attending

IANS | December 27, 2023 3:42 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 27 (IANS) With the Congress party last week thanking the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for the invitation to the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, pressure has started to mount on the grand old party from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) in Kerala not to fall for the agenda set by the BJP.

Swami Prasad Maurya sparks row with remarks on Hinduism despite Akhilesh’s warning

IANS | December 26, 2023 1:20 PM

Lucknow, Dec 26 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Swami Prasad Maurya has once again landed in controversy over his comment on Hinduism.

'Harassed by family, community for wearing saffron veil', says UP woman

IANS | December 26, 2023 1:11 PM

Kanpur, Dec 26 (IANS) A Muslim woman in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur was harassed and humiliated by her family and community for wearing a saffron stole over her naqab (veil).

Odisha CM gives nod to set up special battalion for security of Jagannath Temple

IANS | December 25, 2023 8:44 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 25 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday gave his nod to the establishment of a 'Special Security Battalion' for the fool-proof security of Shree Jagannath Temple, better crowd management and improved inflow of devotees at the 12th century shrine.

Veteran leader Manjit G.K. rejoins Akali Dal

IANS | December 25, 2023 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Veteran Akali leader Manjit Singh G.K. on Monday rejoined the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), along with his entire Jago Party team, and vowed to work in tandem with Delhi SAD President Paramjit Singh Sarna to strengthen the party in the national capital.

Islamophobic politics amplified in Europe

Asad Mirza | December 25, 2023 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Recent events and political upheavals in many European countries point to the increasing Islamophobic and anti-Islam right-wingers inching closer to power in these countries.

Heading to Himachal, get hotel booking in advance, or spend night in chilly cold!

Vishal Gulati | December 25, 2023 11:58 AM

Shimla/Manali, Dec 25 (IANS) If you are heading to the hills of Himachal Pradesh this week to ring in New Year, get an advance booking of a hotel or a homestay unit before travelling, government officials said on Monday.

Yuletide air restrained in Manipur amid shadow of violence

IANS | December 24, 2023 7:05 PM

Imphal, Dec 24 (IANS) The collective call of church bodies to hold the coming Christmas in a low-key manner in view of the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur has curbed the spirit of festivity even as many prayed for peace in the trouble-torn state.

Sri Lanka boosts security near churches as Christmas approaches

IANS | December 24, 2023 5:48 PM

Colombo, Dec 24 (IANS) Sri Lankan police will provide extra security to churches and other places of worship on Sunday and Monday in view of Christmas, said a spokesman on Sunday.

Nearly 200 Afghan ethnic conflicts resolved within year: Official

IANS | December 24, 2023 5:16 PM

Kabul, Dec 24 (IANS) The Afghan caretaker government's Ministry of Borders and Tribal Affairs (MoBTA) has resolved nearly 200 ethnic conflicts and feuds over the past year in the war-ravaged country, media reports said.

Religion

Ram temple consecration: Pressure mounts on Congress from IUML against attending

Swami Prasad Maurya sparks row with remarks on Hinduism despite Akhilesh’s warning

'Harassed by family, community for wearing saffron veil', says UP woman

Odisha CM gives nod to set up special battalion for security of Jagannath Temple

Veteran leader Manjit G.K. rejoins Akali Dal

Islamophobic politics amplified in Europe

Heading to Himachal, get hotel booking in advance, or spend night in chilly cold!

Yuletide air restrained in Manipur amid shadow of violence

Sri Lanka boosts security near churches as Christmas approaches

Nearly 200 Afghan ethnic conflicts resolved within year: Official

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