Dream come true for every Bihari: Leaders thrilled as HM Shah set to lay foundation stone of Maa Sita temple in Sitamarhi

IANS | August 8, 2025 2:14 PM

Patna, Aug 8 (IANS) The spiritual and cultural landscape of Bihar is set to witness a historic moment as Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone for the Maa Sita Temple at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi. Political leaders across party lines, including the BJP and JD(U) on Friday hailed the move as the fulfilment of a long-cherished dream of every Bihari and a proud milestone for the state.

‘Either apologise or...’: Sanatan Sanstha slaps Rs 10 crore defamation notice on Prithviraj Chavan

IANS | August 7, 2025 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, who sparked a political storm with his ‘Sanatani terrorism’ barb, has been served a legal notice by Sanatan Sanstha, demanding that the Congress leader tenders an unconditional apology or face a defamation suit amounting to Rs 10 crores.

‘Unfortunate and childish’: Jagadguru Rambhadracharya on Rahul Gandhi’s questioning of Op Sindoor

IANS | August 7, 2025 3:55 PM

Chitrakoot, Aug 7 (IANS) Noted Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya spoke to IANS on Thursday on a host of issues, including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's questioning of the success of Operation Sindoor, as well as SP supremo Akhilesh Yadav’s repeated utterances on Kathavachaks (narrators of Hindu mythology).

Pakistan continues to persecute religious minorities using blasphemy laws: Report

IANS | August 6, 2025 7:45 PM

Islamabad, Aug 6 (IANS) Pakistan continues to persecute minorities through its controversial blasphemy laws, particularly targetting the Christian community, a report has detailed. The pattern of religious intolerance and violence against minorities, it said, stems from Pakistan's adoption of an Islamic Constitution in 1973 and provisions of Sharia law in its Civil Code as, under the Pakistani constitution, the right to free speech is limited to uphold "the glory of Islam".

J&K: From Constitutional shift to developmental surge

IANS | August 5, 2025 9:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Six years after the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A, J&K stands transformed - not just in its constitutional status, but in its developmental trajectory. The decision taken on August 5, 2019, marked a watershed moment in India’s political history, ending decades of special status and ushering in a new era of integration, reform, and revitalisation for the region.

Hunted and hiding: ISI moves Masood Azhar across safe houses as Jaish-e-Muhammad cadres’ morale crumbles

Vicky Nanjappa | August 5, 2025 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the Pakistan terror groups faced plenty of casualties. While over 100 terrorists were killed, their headquarters, launchpads and training facilities were also destroyed.

Voice from Kashmir: Beyond silence and slogans

IANS | August 5, 2025 6:00 PM

Srinagar, Aug 5 (IANS) There’s a father in Kashmir whose grief cannot be measured in words. He once carried his son home not in his arms, but zipped inside a body bag. His son, a casualty of a conflict he never understood, was buried in the soil of their village.

Ram Mandir symbol of Sanatan Dharma: BJP on fifth anniversary of Bhoomi Pujan

IANS | August 5, 2025 4:28 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 5 (IANS) Marking the fifth anniversary of the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, BJP leader and spokesperson Rohan Gupta on Tuesday described it as a proud moment for every Indian, and called the mandir a symbol of Sanatan Dharma.

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: A region in crisis amid exploitation, repression

IANS | August 4, 2025 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) While Jammu & Kashmir under Indian administration has witnessed significant strides in infrastructure, education, and democratic participation, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues to languish under systemic neglect, repression, and exploitation.

From Hurriyat to harmony: Kashmir after 370 - no stones, no strikes

Deepika Bhan | August 4, 2025 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Six years ago, when Article 370 was abrogated, few believed that there would be complete silence on the issue in Kashmir. Once a place where stone pelting had become a means of livelihood for some and a tool of disruption for Pakistan-backed separatists, the region underwent a dramatic transformation after one decisive step by India’s Parliament and the strong resolve of the Modi government.

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Dream come true for every Bihari: Leaders thrilled as HM Shah set to lay foundation stone of Maa Sita temple in Sitamarhi

‘Either apologise or...’: Sanatan Sanstha slaps Rs 10 crore defamation notice on Prithviraj Chavan

‘Unfortunate and childish’: Jagadguru Rambhadracharya on Rahul Gandhi’s questioning of Op Sindoor

Pakistan continues to persecute religious minorities using blasphemy laws: Report

J&K: From Constitutional shift to developmental surge

Hunted and hiding: ISI moves Masood Azhar across safe houses as Jaish-e-Muhammad cadres’ morale crumbles

Voice from Kashmir: Beyond silence and slogans

Ram Mandir symbol of Sanatan Dharma: BJP on fifth anniversary of Bhoomi Pujan

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: A region in crisis amid exploitation, repression

From Hurriyat to harmony: Kashmir after 370 - no stones, no strikes

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