'Dhurandhar 2' sparks controversy; Maulanas allege film promotes division

IANS | March 19, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The release of the film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has triggered fresh controversy, with religious leaders raising concerns over its content and portrayal of communities. On Thursday, the All India Muslim Jamaat chief Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi and Chief Mufti of Uttar Pradesh (Shahi Mufti UP) Maulana Chaudhary Ifraheem Husain accused film-makers of fuelling divisions between Hindus and Muslims for commercial gain.

New beginnings on these auspicious occasions: Congress extends greetings on Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Navreh

IANS | March 19, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday extended greetings to people across the country on the occasion of multiple spring festivals, including Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Sajibu Cheiraoba, Chetti Chand, and Navreh. The party conveyed its wishes for happiness, prosperity, and new beginnings on these auspicious occasions.

President Murmu installs ‘Ram Yantra’ at Ram Temple in Ayodhya

IANS | March 19, 2026 11:50 AM

Ayodhya, March 19 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday installed the ‘Shri Ram Yantra’ at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya and offered prayers amid Vedic chants, marking a significant milestone in the temple’s construction.

PM Modi greets people of Andhra, Telangana on Telugu New Year

IANS | March 19, 2026 11:12 AM

Hyderabad, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted people in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on the occasion of Ugadi, the Telugu New Year. He posted his Ugadi message in Telugu on social media platforms, conveying heartfelt wishes to people.

Karnataka celebrates Ugadi with fervour; PM Modi extends warm wishes

IANS | March 19, 2026 10:29 AM

Bengaluru, March 19 (IANS) The Ugadi festival is being celebrated throughout Karnataka on Thursday with immense enthusiasm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to the public via a special letter on this occasion.

Gudi Padwa, a time of renewed hope and the promise of new beginnings: PM Modi

IANS | March 19, 2026 10:06 AM

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished the citizens on the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa, the beginning of the Marathi new year, saying that today, as India continues its journey towards progress and self-reliance, the essence of Gudi Padwa becomes even more relevant.

'Heartfelt greetings': PM Modi's letter to citizens of UP, Uttarakhand, Bihar on Chaitra Navratri, New Year

IANS | March 19, 2026 9:56 AM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wrote to the people of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri and the New Year, marking the beginning of Yugabda 5128 and Vikram Samvat 2083.

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'Dhurandhar 2' sparks controversy; Maulanas allege film promotes division

New beginnings on these auspicious occasions: Congress extends greetings on Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Navreh

President Murmu installs ‘Ram Yantra’ at Ram Temple in Ayodhya

PM Modi greets people of Andhra, Telangana on Telugu New Year

Karnataka celebrates Ugadi with fervour; PM Modi extends warm wishes

Gudi Padwa, a time of renewed hope and the promise of new beginnings: PM Modi

'Heartfelt greetings': PM Modi's letter to citizens of UP, Uttarakhand, Bihar on Chaitra Navratri, New Year

Chaitra Navratri: May Maa Durga infuse new energy into resolve of Viksit Bharat, says PM Modi

Devotees in large numbers throng temples across nation on first day of Chaitra Navratri

Ganga's purity must be preserved: BJP MPs on Varanasi meat throwing incident

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