U'khand CM Dhami flags off Char Dham Yatra; extensive arrangements in place for devotees

IANS | April 18, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday flagged off the annual Char Dham Yatra from the Char Dham Yatra Transit Camp in Rishikesh, marking the formal commencement of one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Sanatan Dharma. The Chief Minister interacted with devotees, extended his greetings, and wished them a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey.

‘Ethics must guide scientific progress’: Dattatreya Hosabale in Silicon Valley

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:20 PM

Stanford (California), April 17 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Friday told a Silicon Valley gathering that scientific progress must be guided by ethics and equality, warning that unchecked technological growth could deepen social divides.

Pakistan: Protests errupt as demolition in Islamabad targets Christian neighbourhoods

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:19 PM

Islamabad, April 17 (IANS) Protests have errupted in Pakistan's Islamabad after civic authorities again launched demolition operations targetting informal settlements, including a predominantly Christian neighbourhood, even as various human rights groups criticised the action, a report has stated.

Prayagraj witnesses sea of faith as devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Vaishakh Amavasya

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:55 AM

Prayagraj, April 17 (IANS) On the sacred occasion of Vaishakh Amavasya, thousands of devotees thronged the holy city of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday, immersing themselves in deep spiritual fervour. Revered as the “City of Faith,” Prayagraj, home to the sacred confluence of rivers, witnessed devotees taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam from the early hours of Brahma Muhurat.

Kedarnath Yatra: U'khand CM Dhami reviews preparations; assures smooth, safe pilgrimage

IANS | April 16, 2026 9:24 PM

Rudraprayag, April 16 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday undertook an important visit to review preparations for the upcoming Kedarnath Yatra, asserting that all arrangements are being expedited to ensure a smooth and well-organised pilgrimage for devotees.

Karnataka: Muslim leaders upset over Davangere seat decision after Congress fields Shivashankarappa's grandson

IANS | April 16, 2026 9:20 PM

Davangere, April 16 (IANS) The Davangere Assembly seat in Karnataka fell vacant following the death of veteran Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa. After this, leaders of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Karnataka had demanded that the Congress field a candidate from the Muslim community in the by-election. However, the party chose to field Shamanur Shivashankarappa's grandson as its candidate, a decision that triggered strong dissatisfaction among Muslim leaders associated with the organisation.

Muslim cleric slams SP's pitch for 'separate' quota for Muslim women, backs Women's Reservation Bill

IANS | April 16, 2026 7:18 PM

Bareilly, April 16 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat Chief, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, on Thursday criticised the Samajwadi Party's (SP) demand for a separate reservation for Muslim women, calling it "politically driven", while expressing continued support for the Women's Reservation Bill that proposes 33 per cent quota for women in Legislatures.

CM Fadnavis offers prayers at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir; prays for peace, prosperity

IANS | April 16, 2026 1:26 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday visited the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Mumbai, where he devoutly offered prayers and performed 'darshan' of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

Cleric endorses Reservation Bill, advises restraint for Muslim women

IANS | April 15, 2026 8:15 PM

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), April 15 (IANS) While expressing support for the Women’s Reservation Bill, All India Muslim Jamaat National President Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi offered a nuanced view, endorsing greater representation of women in legislatures but cautioning Muslim women against entering politics from an Islamic perspective.

Karnataka Congress leaders hail Ram Temple, call Ayodhya visit 'emotional'

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:54 PM

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), April 15 (IANS) A delegation of Congress legislators from Karnataka on Wednesday expressed admiration for the grand construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, describing their visit as an emotionally enriching and spiritually fulfilling experience after Lord Ram's darshan.

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U'khand CM Dhami flags off Char Dham Yatra; extensive arrangements in place for devotees

‘Ethics must guide scientific progress’: Dattatreya Hosabale in Silicon Valley

Pakistan: Protests errupt as demolition in Islamabad targets Christian neighbourhoods

Prayagraj witnesses sea of faith as devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Vaishakh Amavasya

Kedarnath Yatra: U'khand CM Dhami reviews preparations; assures smooth, safe pilgrimage

Karnataka: Muslim leaders upset over Davangere seat decision after Congress fields Shivashankarappa's grandson

Muslim cleric slams SP's pitch for 'separate' quota for Muslim women, backs Women's Reservation Bill

CM Fadnavis offers prayers at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir; prays for peace, prosperity

Cleric endorses Reservation Bill, advises restraint for Muslim women

Karnataka Congress leaders hail Ram Temple, call Ayodhya visit 'emotional'

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