Bangladesh university dismisses three Hindu teachers, two other Hindu staff members

IANS | October 30, 2026 6:41 PM

Dhaka, Oct 30 (IANS) In yet another disturbing development raising concerns over the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has dismissed seven employees, including three Hindu teachers and two other Hindu staff members, over alleged disciplinary violations and other irregularities, local media reported on Friday.

Swami Chidanand Saraswati opposes 'fatwa' against Sara Ali Khan for Kedarnath visit

IANS | October 30, 2026 4:08 PM

Haridwar, Oct 30 (IANS) Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Swami Chidanand Saraswati, on Friday, opposed the 'fatwa' issued by a Muslim cleric against Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan for offering prayers at the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand, saying that such rulings should not be issued against anyone following the "path of virtue".

Gujarat: Rapid test kits mandatory for food traders ahead of Diwali

IANS | October 29, 2026 10:02 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 29 (IANS) Sweet, mawa and farsan traders with an annual turnover exceeding Rs five lakh will be required to keep rapid testing kits to check food adulteration during the Diwali festive season, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) said on Thursday, as it stepped up measures to safeguard public health.

Ayodhya braces for Deepotsav; hotels, homestays fully booked amid tourist surge

IANS | October 29, 2026 7:42 PM

Ayodhya, Oct 29 (IANS) The temple city of Ayodhya is witnessing a sharp surge in tourist bookings as preparations intensify for the 10th Deepotsav celebrations.

NDA, right-wing organisation slam Arshad Madani over 'mosques will flourish' remark

IANS | October 28, 2026 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani on Wednesday came under fire from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and right-wing's 'Hindu Yuva Vahini' following his assertion that mosques facing destruction or threats today will, God willing, flourish once more, and the call of “Allahu Akbar” will again resound within them.

Planned attacks being carried out against Sanatan Dharma: Ramdev

IANS | October 28, 2026 2:02 PM

Haridwar, Oct 28 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday alleged that planned and systematic attacks were being carried out against Sanatan Dharma by making what he described as false and derogatory claims about Hindu deities.

Eyes on Ardh Kumbh: Uttarakhand CM Dhami presents Rs 7,844 crore supplementary budget

IANS | October 27, 2026 8:34 PM

Dehradun, Oct 27 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday presented a supplementary budget of Rs 7,844.18 crore, making additional financial provision for the upcoming Ardh Kumbh Mela and other welfare schemes.

Mosques under threat will rise again; Muslims must stay firm: Arshad Madani

IANS | October 27, 2026 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani has strongly asserted that mosques facing destruction or threats today will, God willing, flourish once more, and the call of “Allahu Akbar” will again resound within them.

PM Modi pays homage to Maharishi Valmiki, says his Ramayan continues to guide us

IANS | October 25, 2026 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the timeless teachings of Maharishi Valmiki and the values of service, compassion and social harmony reflected in the Ramayan, urging people to draw inspiration from the ancient epic as the country prepares to celebrate the sage's birth anniversary.

'Extremely shameful': Rahul Gandhi draws flak from kin of anti-Sikh riots victims for Nov 1 rally

IANS | October 24, 2026 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Family members of those killed during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, following the assassination of former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi, on Saturday lashed out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi while criticising the INDIA bloc's decision to hold the anti-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) rally on November 1 at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan.

Religion

Bangladesh university dismisses three Hindu teachers, two other Hindu staff members

Swami Chidanand Saraswati opposes 'fatwa' against Sara Ali Khan for Kedarnath visit

Gujarat: Rapid test kits mandatory for food traders ahead of Diwali

Ayodhya braces for Deepotsav; hotels, homestays fully booked amid tourist surge

NDA, right-wing organisation slam Arshad Madani over 'mosques will flourish' remark

Planned attacks being carried out against Sanatan Dharma: Ramdev

Eyes on Ardh Kumbh: Uttarakhand CM Dhami presents Rs 7,844 crore supplementary budget

Mosques under threat will rise again; Muslims must stay firm: Arshad Madani

PM Modi pays homage to Maharishi Valmiki, says his Ramayan continues to guide us

'Extremely shameful': Rahul Gandhi draws flak from kin of anti-Sikh riots victims for Nov 1 rally

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