'Hurting religious sentiments': Police complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav over Ram Mandir donation theft skit

IANS | August 1, 2026 5:36 PM

Varanasi, Aug 1 (IANS) Seers and lawyers in Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, filed police complaints against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, accusing them of hurting religious sentiments after an act over the alleged Ram Temple donation theft was staged at the Parliament premises a day before.

Tahir Hussain’s life term exposes AAP’s criminal face: Delhi BJP chief

IANS | July 31, 2026 9:50 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Friday welcomed a city court's decision to sentence the then AAP municipal councillor Tahir Hussain to a life term in a murder case linked to the 2020 communal riots, saying that the verdict has exposed the real criminal face of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses concern over unrest across LoC, calls for dialogue, respect for human rights

IANS | July 31, 2026 5:27 PM

Srinagar, July 31 (IANS) Senior religious leader and chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Friday expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), particularly the continuing unrest and tragic loss of lives, and called for dialogue between the two sides.

Nepal PM reaches out to Madhes parties as communal violence spreads in region

IANS | July 31, 2026 4:47 PM

Kathmandu, July 31 (IANS) Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Friday held meetings with Madhes-based political parties and lawmakers from the region over the communal unrest engulfing several districts in the country's southern province.

Nothing could be more disgraceful for country: Priests slam Pappu Yadav for wearing saffron attire during protest

IANS | July 31, 2026 4:15 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) As Purnia MP Pappu Yadav was wearing saffron attire while staging a protest in Parliament over the Ram Mandir donation theft case, priests on Friday criticised him and said that nothing could be more disgraceful for the country.

All India Muslim Jamaat chief alleges threats from Samajwadi Party; submits evidence over Waqf irregularities

IANS | July 31, 2026 4:11 PM

Bareilly, July 31 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat President, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, on Friday alleged receiving threats by people related to the Samajwadi Party (SP) and claimed to have submitted evidence in connection with alleged irregularities in the management of properties owned by the Waqf Board.

Oppn MPs stage street play-like protest in Parliament over Ram Temple donation theft

IANS | July 31, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Opposition MPs, including Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Purnia MP Pappu Yadav, on Friday staged a unique protest in Parliament over the alleged embezzlement of donations made to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Bhojshala dispute: SC earmarks adjacent site for Friday namaz

IANS | July 30, 2026 7:32 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Madhya Pradesh government to make arrangements for members of the Muslim community to offer Friday namaz at a plot stated to be adjacent to the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar.

Oppn raises concerns over passage of Vande Mataram Bill that criminalises insult to national song

IANS | July 30, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Opposition parties on Thursday expressed concerns after the Parliament passed the bill that criminalises insult to the national song, 'Vande Mataram', calling it an attempt to "polarise" the country.

'Politicisation of colours should not create divisions': Oppn on hockey WC jersey row

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Amid a controversy over the hockey team’s new saffron-coloured kit for the 2026 World Cup, Opposition leaders on Thursday hit out at the ruling BJP-led NDA, cautioning that "politicisation of colours" should not lead to divisions among people.

Religion

'Hurting religious sentiments': Police complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav over Ram Mandir donation theft skit

Tahir Hussain’s life term exposes AAP’s criminal face: Delhi BJP chief

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses concern over unrest across LoC, calls for dialogue, respect for human rights

Nepal PM reaches out to Madhes parties as communal violence spreads in region

Nothing could be more disgraceful for country: Priests slam Pappu Yadav for wearing saffron attire during protest

All India Muslim Jamaat chief alleges threats from Samajwadi Party; submits evidence over Waqf irregularities

Oppn MPs stage street play-like protest in Parliament over Ram Temple donation theft

Bhojshala dispute: SC earmarks adjacent site for Friday namaz

Oppn raises concerns over passage of Vande Mataram Bill that criminalises insult to national song

'Politicisation of colours should not create divisions': Oppn on hockey WC jersey row

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