New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Pakistan’s first-ever Economic Census, since its independence in 1947, exposes the startling ground reality that the number of mosques is over two times the number of schools in the country, which has very few factories or hospitals for a population of 250 million people -- most of whom live below the poverty line.
Mumbai, Sep 6 (IANS) Lakhs of devotees have thronged at Girgaum Chowpatty and other immersion points on Saturday to experience the grand culmination of the Ganesh festival with Ganapati Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi amid chants of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya’ (Come back soon next year).
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed happiness on Bhutan’s PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay, who visited Ayodhya Dham along with his wife on Saturday.
Bengaluru, Sep 5 (IANS) Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh has issued an order for a complete ban on sale of liquor in several areas ahead of the Eid-e-Milad celebrations on Friday to ensure public safety in the city.
Rajgir, Bihar Sep 5 (IANS) In a moment of deep spiritual and diplomatic significance, the Royal Bhutan Temple in Bihar's Rajgir was formally consecrated by His Holiness The Je Khenpo, marking a milestone in India-Bhutan relations.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The enforced regime change in Bangladesh was meant to take the country in the right direction. However, under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus, almost everything, including human rights and women’s rights, seems to be on a downward trajectory.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) A person from minority community including Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian from neighbouring nations including Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, who were compelled to seek shelter in India due to religious persecution or fear of it and entered into India on or before 31st December, 2024 - with or without valid documents including passport or other travel documents, will be exempted from any penal action, said a government notification.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The iconic Akshardham Temple in Delhi came alive with colours of devotion and festivity on Wednesday as it hosted the annual Jal-Jhulni Ekadashi celebrations alongside the Ganpati Visarjan ceremony. The twin events drew sadhus, religious leaders, and a large gathering of devotees who joined in rituals marked by grandeur and spiritual fervour.
Haridwar, Sep 2 (IANS) Haridwar - the ancient city known as the gateway to spiritual awakening - has now embraced the digital era with the launch of the ‘Ek Ishwar’ mobile app, an initiative that blends age-old faith with modern technology. The app was officially launched at the revered Siddhpeeth Dakshin Kali Temple by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Kailashanand Maharaj of the Niranjani Akhada.
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) An Intelligence Bureau alert has revealed that a major attack was being planned on the Indian High Commission in Dhaka. The plot, according to the information, was being planned by Al Qaeda in the Subcontinent and the Jamaatul Ansar fil Hindal Sharqia.
