Varanasi: Muslim women craft 'Operation Sindoor'-themed rakhis for PM Modi ahead of Raksha Bandhan

IANS | July 30, 2025 5:12 PM

Varanasi, July 30 (IANS) As Raksha Bandhan is almost here, sisters across the nation are busy preparing rakhis for their brothers. In a heartwarming and symbolic gesture, Muslim women in Varanasi on Wednesday have created special rakhis themed around 'Operation Sindoor' and sent them to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express gratitude and solidarity.

PM Modi welcomes return of sacred Piprahwa relics after 127 years

IANS | July 30, 2025 4:08 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha to India after 127 years, terming it a moment of immense pride and joy for the nation.

UP: Anti-encroachment drive continues, ‘illegal' mazar in Shravasti razed

IANS | July 29, 2025 8:54 PM

Shravasti, July 29 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh administration on Tuesday demolished an ‘illegal’ mazar (religious structure) built on municipal land along the Bhinga-Sirsia road, on the grounds that it encroached upon the government land and hampered road connectivity.

Statue of Maharishi Valmiki, author of Ramayana, inaugurated in Italy

IANS | July 29, 2025 6:43 PM

Rome, July 29 (IANS) A statue of Maharshi Valmiki, the revered sage who authored the epic Ramayana in Sanskrit, was unveiled at Camporotondo in Italy, by the Indian Ambassador of India to Italy, Vani Rao, and Mayor Massimiliano Micucci.

Transforming young lives through eternal culture: BAPS begins Sanskrit learning initiative

IANS | July 29, 2025 5:30 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) In a world filled with distractions and entertainment overload, inculcating cultural values in children is both a challenge and necessity.

Canadian MP submits notice of motion for protecting religious freedom

IANS | July 29, 2025 2:37 PM

Ottawa, July 29 (IANS) Canadian MP Jamil Jivani has submitted a notice of motion to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, calling for the protection of the freedom to worship without fear of violence or criminal intimidation.

Ambaji set to become model temple town under Rs 1,632 crore master plan

IANS | July 29, 2025 1:39 PM

Gandhinagar, July 29 (IANS) The Gujarat government has approved the implementation of Rs 1,632 crore master plan to transform Ambaji, one of India's most revered Shaktipeeths, into a benchmark model temple town.

New normal in foreign policy: EAM Jaishankar showcases PM Modi's global clout from BRICS to Maldives

IANS | July 28, 2025 10:53 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) During a discussion in the Lok Sabha on Monday on Operation Sindoor, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar explained the ‘transformative’ impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy on India’s global standing and national security.

U’khand CM asks officials to maintain adequate arrangements at temples, amid high devotee turnout

IANS | July 28, 2025 5:44 PM

Dehradun, July 28 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday instructed officials to maintain adequate arrangements at key temples in the state, witnessing a huge influx of devotees and also asked them to scale up the facilities, in case of any exigency.

Instagram, threats and a 15 year racket: How Chhangur Baba lured women into forced conversions

Vicky Nanjappa | July 28, 2025 12:35 PM

Bengaluru, July 28 (IANS) The arrest of Maulana Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba in connection with a religious conversion racket has exposed how deeply this problem is rooted. Baba was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad after it was found that he ran a massive conversion racket and minted money in crores.

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Varanasi: Muslim women craft 'Operation Sindoor'-themed rakhis for PM Modi ahead of Raksha Bandhan

PM Modi welcomes return of sacred Piprahwa relics after 127 years

UP: Anti-encroachment drive continues, ‘illegal' mazar in Shravasti razed

Statue of Maharishi Valmiki, author of Ramayana, inaugurated in Italy

Transforming young lives through eternal culture: BAPS begins Sanskrit learning initiative

Canadian MP submits notice of motion for protecting religious freedom

Ambaji set to become model temple town under Rs 1,632 crore master plan

New normal in foreign policy: EAM Jaishankar showcases PM Modi's global clout from BRICS to Maldives

U’khand CM asks officials to maintain adequate arrangements at temples, amid high devotee turnout

Instagram, threats and a 15 year racket: How Chhangur Baba lured women into forced conversions

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