Sabarimala review: Devaswom Board questions ‘essential practices’ doctrine before SC

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:52 AM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Ahead of the commencement of hearings before a nine-judge Constitution Bench in the Sabarimala review matter, written submissions filed on behalf of the Travancore Devaswom Board have urged the Supreme Court to adopt a “community-centric and subjective” understanding of religion under Article 25 of the Constitution, cautioning against judicial reinterpretation of religious beliefs and practices.

May Maa Katyayani infuse her devotees with immense strength: PM Modi

IANS | March 24, 2026 8:36 AM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the countrymen on the sixth day of Chaitra Navratri, which is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani.

PM Modi’s tenure commendable, he has blessings of Lord Ram: Ayodhya's Ram temple chief priest

IANS | March 23, 2026 5:57 PM

Ayodhya, March 23 (IANS) Chief priest of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, Santosh Kumar Tiwari, on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his long tenure in public service, describing it as commendable and praiseworthy.

Bhakti geet and bhajans to echo in UP’s temples, ‘shakti peethas’ during Chaitra Navratri

IANS | March 22, 2026 7:39 PM

Lucknow, March 22 (IANS) Special spiritual and cultural programmes are set to be organised at Devi Mandirs and Shakti Peethas across Uttar Pradesh on the auspicious days of Saptami, Ashtami and Navami (March 25, 26 and 27) during Chaitra Navratri, said officials on Sunday.

MEA Secretary P Kumaran visits Ta Prohm Temple and Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia

IANS | March 22, 2026 5:00 PM

Phnom Penh, March 22 (IANS) Indian Ministry of External Affairs's (MEA) Secretary, East, P. Kumaran, visited Ta Prohm Temple and Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia's Siem Reap on Sunday.

May Maa Kushmanda's energy awaken new consciousness within every heart, says PM Modi

IANS | March 22, 2026 8:58 AM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the countrymen on Sunday, on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda.

Pakistan: Discrimination and violence against Muslim minorities continues

IANS | March 21, 2026 6:02 PM

Islamabad, March 21 (IANS) As Pakistan advocates against 'Islamophobia' abroad, the persistence of such conditions at home raises legitimate questions about the country's credibility. The recurring claims of Islamophobia by Islamabad on the global stage, a report has cited, call for closer scrutiny, not unquestioned approval.

Sambhal: Shia community offers Eid prayers while wearing black armbands over death of Khamenei

IANS | March 21, 2026 11:50 AM

Sambhal, March 21 (IANS) Members of the Shia community in the Sambhal district on Saturday offered Eid prayers while wearing black armbands as a mark of mourning and protest over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with a brief altercation with the police officials reported during sloganeering in the Sirsi region.

PM Modi extends best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr, Navroz

IANS | March 21, 2026 9:17 AM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his greetings to citizens on the occasions of Eid-ul-Fitr and Navroz, wishing for peace, prosperity, and well-being for all.

Ayodhya Ram Temple nears completion; key decisions likely at Trust meet today

IANS | March 21, 2026 8:27 AM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) A crucial meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is scheduled to be held on Saturday in Ayodhya, where several important decisions regarding temple operations and visitor arrangements are expected to be finalised.

Religion

Sabarimala review: Devaswom Board questions ‘essential practices’ doctrine before SC

May Maa Katyayani infuse her devotees with immense strength: PM Modi

PM Modi’s tenure commendable, he has blessings of Lord Ram: Ayodhya's Ram temple chief priest

Bhakti geet and bhajans to echo in UP’s temples, ‘shakti peethas’ during Chaitra Navratri

MEA Secretary P Kumaran visits Ta Prohm Temple and Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia

May Maa Kushmanda's energy awaken new consciousness within every heart, says PM Modi

Pakistan: Discrimination and violence against Muslim minorities continues

Sambhal: Shia community offers Eid prayers while wearing black armbands over death of Khamenei

PM Modi extends best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr, Navroz

Ayodhya Ram Temple nears completion; key decisions likely at Trust meet today

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