Maulana Tauqeer Raza urges Muslims to embrace their identity openly

IANS | July 24, 2025 3:19 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) In a sharp and candid interaction with IANS on Thursday, All India Muslim Council chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan responded to the recent controversy over Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav reportedly holding a political meeting inside the Parliament Mosque. He also weighed in on the QR code directive during the Kanwar Yatra and issues of identity and secularism.

Sawan Shivratri: Choppers shower flower at prominent Shiva temples and devotees in Uttar Pradesh

IANS | July 23, 2025 6:13 PM

Gorakhpur, July 23 (IANS) In the spiritual month of Sawan, dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Uttar Pradesh government went beyond traditional arrangements at Shiva temples to honour the devotees in a special way.

Unabated rush of devotees continues, over 3.31 lakh perform Amarnath Yatra in 20 days

IANS | July 23, 2025 8:21 AM

Srinagar, July 23 (IANS) The number of devotees performing the Amarnath Yatra has crossed 3.31 lakh in 20 days as the rush of pilgrims continued unabated on Wednesday.

MP: Tribal artists make Lord Mahakal’s procession more special in Ujjain

IANS | July 22, 2025 10:00 PM

Ujjain, July 22 (IANS) On the occasion of the traditional procession of Lord Mahakal during the holy month of Shravan, the devotees were thrilled with the glimpses of the religious and cultural folk dance of tribals in the religious city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday.

Pass resolutions against land pooling scheme: Sukhbir Badal to panchayats

IANS | July 22, 2025 5:34 PM

Ludhiana, July 22 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Tuesday appealed to panchayats affected by the Aam Aadmi Party’s 40,000-acre land pooling scheme to pass resolutions, saying they would not part with their land even as he made it clear the party would not allow one inch of land to be acquired.

Reaffirming cultural ties: Indian envoy inaugurates Ashoka pillar replica, Buddha relics at Sri Lanka temple

IANS | July 22, 2025 1:39 PM

Colombo, July 22 (IANS) Marking a significant moment in the shared heritage between India and Sri Lanka, a replica of King Ashoka's Vaishali Pillar of Dhamma and a special exposition of the sacred Kapilavastu Relics were inaugurated by Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha in the Raja Guru Sri Subuthi Maha Viharaya Temple in the island nation.

Maha govt to challenge HC’s acquittal of all 2006 Mumbai blast accused

IANS | July 21, 2025 11:09 PM

Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Monday announced it will challenge the Bombay High Court’s acquittal of 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case.

75 cans with 75 govt schemes: Dhirubhai’s Kanwar pilgrimage hogs attention

IANS | July 21, 2025 7:46 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Dhirubhai, a resident of Ghaziabad's Loni, has caught the attention of pilgrims as well as the public with his unique Kanwar Yatra.

Over three lakh perform Amarnath Yatra in 18 days

IANS | July 21, 2025 8:20 AM

Srinagar, July 21 (IANS) Over three lakh Yatris have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last 18 days since it started on July 3 and with 20 days still left for the Yatra’s conclusion on August 9, the figure is likely to overshoot the official estimate of 3.50 lakh this year.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to PM Modi on harassment of migrant workers in Odisha and Maha

IANS | July 20, 2025 10:15 PM

Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) Former state Congress president in West Bengal and former five-time Lok Sabha member Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, on Sunday, asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing concern over harassment, humiliation, and physical torture being allegedly faced by Bengali-speaking migrant workers in two BJP-ruled states, Odisha and Maharashtra.

Religion

Maulana Tauqeer Raza urges Muslims to embrace their identity openly

Sawan Shivratri: Choppers shower flower at prominent Shiva temples and devotees in Uttar Pradesh

Unabated rush of devotees continues, over 3.31 lakh perform Amarnath Yatra in 20 days

MP: Tribal artists make Lord Mahakal’s procession more special in Ujjain

Pass resolutions against land pooling scheme: Sukhbir Badal to panchayats

Reaffirming cultural ties: Indian envoy inaugurates Ashoka pillar replica, Buddha relics at Sri Lanka temple

Maha govt to challenge HC’s acquittal of all 2006 Mumbai blast accused

75 cans with 75 govt schemes: Dhirubhai’s Kanwar pilgrimage hogs attention

Over three lakh perform Amarnath Yatra in 18 days

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to PM Modi on harassment of migrant workers in Odisha and Maha

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