Gujarat State Transport to operate 195 extra buses, 7,800 trips for Bhavnath Mahashivratri Fair

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:48 PM

Gandhinagar/Junagadh, Feb 10 (IANS) With lakhs of pilgrims expected to converge in Gujarat's Junagadh for the Bhavnath Mahashivratri fair starting on Wednesday, the State Transport (ST) Corporation has drawn up an expanded transport plan, scheduling more than 7,800 bus trips over the five-day event to cater to the anticipated surge in travel demand, officials said on Tuesday.

Delhi HC disposes plea against 'Ghooskhor Pandat' after Netflix drops controversial title (Lead)

IANS | February 10, 2026 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday disposed of a plea seeking a stay on the release and streaming of the upcoming Netflix film "Ghooskhor Pandat", following the platform’s submission that it would change the film’s title and had already removed all promotional content from social media.

Hum do, Hamare Do Darjan: AIMIM’s Shaukat Ali sparks row with new slogan

IANS | February 9, 2026 12:22 PM

Moradabad, Feb 9 (IANS) AIMIM’s Uttar Pradesh president Shaukat Ali stirred controversy with a remark suggesting a new slogan on having children: 'Hum Do, Hamare Do Darjan (We two, our two dozen)'.

China's targeting of churches reflects campaign against independent Christian worship: Report

IANS | February 8, 2026 7:57 PM

Beijing, Feb 8 (IANS) China's crackdown on churches is part of a broader effort to align social institutions with the ideological priorities of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), a report said.

Vaishno Devi Shrine Board approves wide-ranging measures for pilgrim services, local development

IANS | February 8, 2026 7:54 PM

Jammu, Feb 8 (IANS) The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Sunday took a series of far-reaching decisions aimed at transforming the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and its surrounding region into one of India’s most vibrant and globally recognised spiritual destinations, while simultaneously boosting local employment, infrastructure and community welfare.

Islamabad mosque blast: Why Pakistan needs to look within, address its sectarian strife

IANS | February 8, 2026 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) More than 30 people were killed and over 150 were injured in the Islamabad mosque blast as the powerful explosion ripped through the crowded gathering on Saturday.

Chinese govt bans children aged below 18 years from visiting monasteries: Report

IANS | February 8, 2026 4:23 PM

Beijing, Feb 8 (IANS) The Chinese government has reportedly increased restrictions on religious life among Tibetans by imposing a ban that stops children aged below 18 years from entering monasteries, a report said.

Hindu identity, not caste, determines RSS Sarsanghchalak selection, says Mohan Bhagwat

IANS | February 8, 2026 3:06 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday asserted that caste is not a determining factor in the selection of the organisation’s Sarsanghchalak (chief or head), stating that being a Brahmin is not a prerequisite for the position, while emphasising that being a Hindu is the only qualification.

Gujarat CM lays foundation stone for Rs 950 crore Shakti Corridor project at Ambaji

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:28 PM

Banaskantha, Feb 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on Saturday, laid the foundation stone for development works worth Rs 950 crore under the first phase of the Shakti Corridor at Adyashakti Dham Ambaji, a key project aimed at strengthening pilgrim infrastructure and connectivity at the revered Shakti Peeth.

Insult to Brahmin community, Sanatanis: Congress amid ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ row

IANS | February 6, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) With the upcoming web series "Ghooskhor Pandat" being embroiled in controversy even before its release, the Congress on Friday joined the criticism, terming the title an insult to the Brahmin community and Sanatanis, and demanding that the matter be looked into.

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Gujarat State Transport to operate 195 extra buses, 7,800 trips for Bhavnath Mahashivratri Fair

Delhi HC disposes plea against 'Ghooskhor Pandat' after Netflix drops controversial title (Lead)

Hum do, Hamare Do Darjan: AIMIM’s Shaukat Ali sparks row with new slogan

China's targeting of churches reflects campaign against independent Christian worship: Report

Vaishno Devi Shrine Board approves wide-ranging measures for pilgrim services, local development

Islamabad mosque blast: Why Pakistan needs to look within, address its sectarian strife

Chinese govt bans children aged below 18 years from visiting monasteries: Report

Hindu identity, not caste, determines RSS Sarsanghchalak selection, says Mohan Bhagwat

Gujarat CM lays foundation stone for Rs 950 crore Shakti Corridor project at Ambaji

Insult to Brahmin community, Sanatanis: Congress amid ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ row

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