Sambhal: Shia community offers Eid prayers while wearing black armbands over death of Khamenei

IANS | March 21, 2026 11:50 AM

Sambhal, March 21 (IANS) Members of the Shia community in the Sambhal district on Saturday offered Eid prayers while wearing black armbands as a mark of mourning and protest over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with a brief altercation with the police officials reported during sloganeering in the Sirsi region.

PM Modi extends best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr, Navroz

IANS | March 21, 2026 9:17 AM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his greetings to citizens on the occasions of Eid-ul-Fitr and Navroz, wishing for peace, prosperity, and well-being for all.

Ayodhya Ram Temple nears completion; key decisions likely at Trust meet today

IANS | March 21, 2026 8:27 AM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) A crucial meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is scheduled to be held on Saturday in Ayodhya, where several important decisions regarding temple operations and visitor arrangements are expected to be finalised.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: Security heightened across country

IANS | March 20, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Security arrangements in various parts of the country has been beefed up for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations as worshippers gathered for prayers on the last day of Ramzan, ahead of the festival.

Non-veg leftovers thrown in Ganga: Death threats, abusive messages after complaint, says BJP’s Jaiswal

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:15 PM

Varanasi, March 20 (IANS) BJP Yuva Morcha city president, Rajat Jaiswal, has alleged that he has received death threats through international calls, emails and social media after he filed a complaint over non-vegetarian leftovers being thrown into the Ganga river in Varanasi during an Iftar gathering.

Death threat to BJP leader who flagged iftar party in Ganga; police complaint lodged

IANS | March 20, 2026 1:03 PM

Varanasi, March 20 (IANS) The controversy over the Iftar party in the Ganga River escalated on Friday, as the BJP’s youth wing leader Rajat Jaiswal, who first flagged the ‘insulting and profane’ act and filed a police complaint seeking suitable action, has started receiving death threats.

Atmosphere of devotion to Maa Ambe during Navratri fills mind with immense peace, energy: PM Modi

IANS | March 20, 2026 9:28 AM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) On the second day of Chaitra Navratri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the spiritual significance of the festival, stating that the atmosphere of devotion to Maa Ambe brings a deep sense of peace and positive energy to people’s minds.

President Murmu to meet Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan today

IANS | March 20, 2026 7:01 AM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to meet renowned saint Premanand Maharaj on Friday at his Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan as part of her ongoing three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh.

'Maha yagya' begins at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, lakhs of devotees arrive for Navratri

IANS | March 19, 2026 4:54 PM

Katra, March 19 (IANS) Lakhs of devotees visited the revered shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Katra during the beginning of the nine-day festival of Chaitra Navratri, with the Shrine Board making elaborate arrangements to manage the large influx of pilgrims, an official said on Thursday.

Pakistan: Christian man targetted by 'blasphemy business group' faces possible death penalty

IANS | March 19, 2026 4:32 PM

Islamabad, March 19 (IANS) A Christian man in Pakistan, accused under controversial blasphemy laws of the country, is awaiting a possible death sentence. The case has gained attention as it involves the so-called "blasphemy business group", an organised network accused of making false blasphemy accusations to trap people for blackmail and extortion, a report has stated.

Religion

Sambhal: Shia community offers Eid prayers while wearing black armbands over death of Khamenei

PM Modi extends best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr, Navroz

Ayodhya Ram Temple nears completion; key decisions likely at Trust meet today

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: Security heightened across country

Non-veg leftovers thrown in Ganga: Death threats, abusive messages after complaint, says BJP’s Jaiswal

Death threat to BJP leader who flagged iftar party in Ganga; police complaint lodged

Atmosphere of devotion to Maa Ambe during Navratri fills mind with immense peace, energy: PM Modi

President Murmu to meet Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan today

'Maha yagya' begins at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, lakhs of devotees arrive for Navratri

Pakistan: Christian man targetted by 'blasphemy business group' faces possible death penalty

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