Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi case's main petitioner writes to UP CM, seeks ban on Muslims selling colours on Holi

IANS | February 17, 2026 10:21 AM

Mathura, Feb 17 (IANS) Religious and political tensions have intensified in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the Holi festival, with Dinesh Sharma, also known as Falahari Maharaj, the main petitioner in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute case, writing a letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath seeking ban on Muslims selling gulal during the festival of colours.

Army gave strong reply to Pak during 'Op Sindoor', cricketers did that on field: Dhirendra Shastri

IANS | February 16, 2026 11:23 AM

Chhatarpur, Feb 16 (IANS) As India thrashed Pakistan in a high-voltage T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo, the high priest of Bageshwar Dham, Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri on Monday linked the sporting triumph to the country’s larger spirit of strength and resilience, saying the Indian Army had already given a befitting reply to the enemy during 'Operation Sindoor', and now Indian cricketers had delivered an equally strong response on the field.