Hindu saints back Ex-ASI director’s claims on Qutub Minar, seek govt intervention in reclaiming monument

IANS | January 3, 2026 7:02 PM

Varanasi, 3 Jan (IANS) A ‘disclosure’ by the former regional director of former Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Dharamveer Sharma, about the ‘Hindu character’ of Qutub Minar triggered demands from the religious leaders for reclaiming the ancient monument and also restore the ‘dhwaja’ of Lord Vishnu, as it is said to have existed centuries ago.

For establishing Ram Rajya, one will have to behave like Lord Ram: Ami Ganatra

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:54 PM

New Delhi, 3 Jan (IANS) The second day of Delhi Shabdostav 2026, being organised at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, witnessed a wide-ranging discussion, including one centred around ‘history of Hinduism’.

Badse Sukka with Rs 75 lakh bounty and 19 other Maoists surrender before Telangana police

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:07 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 3 (IANS) In a major setback to the CPI (Maoist), People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Battalion Commander Badse Sukka alias Deva, who carried a bounty of Rs 75 lakh, surrendered before Telangana Police along with 19 other Maoists on Saturday, Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Sivadhar Reddy said.

Centre cracks down on X over AI-driven obscene, nude & indecent content

IANS | January 2, 2026 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Friday cracked down on X Corp for failing to prevent the generation and circulation of obscene, nude and indecent content on its platform.

Govt busts fake claim on RBI withdrawing Rs 500 notes from ATMs by March 2026

IANS | January 2, 2026 3:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Central government on Friday rebutted fake information being circulated on social media platforms, claiming that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would stop Rs 500 currency notes from ATMs by March 2026.

May your New Year's resolutions be fulfilled with determination, willpower: PM Modi

IANS | January 2, 2026 9:48 AM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an inspirational message on social media, encouraging people to move forward in life with determination, clarity of purpose, and confidence as the new year progresses.

‘Delhi Shabdotsav 2026’ to be inaugurated today

IANS | January 2, 2026 7:41 AM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The inaugural function of “Delhi Shabdotsav 2026”, a three-day Indian literary and cultural festival, will be held at National Stadium on Friday with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in attendance, an official said.

Grand celebration marks fifth Sannyasa initiation, birth anniversary of Swami Kailashanand Giri in Haridwar

IANS | January 1, 2026 11:05 PM

Haridwar, Jan 1 (IANS) The spiritual city of Haridwar witnessed a magnificent celebration as the fifth Sannyasa initiation and birth anniversary of Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Niranjan Peethadheeshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj of Niranjani Akhara unfolded with profound devotion and grandeur at “Shri Dakshin Kali Temple.”

Poor coordination between Indore Mayor, IMC officials caused confusion during water tragedy: Vijayvargiya

IANS | January 1, 2026 12:17 PM

Indore, Jan 1 (IANS) After more than 150 residents of India’s cleanest city, Indore, fell ill following the consumption of contaminated drinking water, a shocking revelation has emerged about poor coordination between Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav and senior officials of the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC).

ISKP emerges as Pakistan’s new deniable proxy against India

Vicky Nanjappa | December 31, 2025 12:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The alliance that the ISI stitched between the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) and the Lashkar-e-Taiba could turn out to be a security headache for India, Intelligence agencies have warned.

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Hindu saints back Ex-ASI director’s claims on Qutub Minar, seek govt intervention in reclaiming monument

For establishing Ram Rajya, one will have to behave like Lord Ram: Ami Ganatra

Badse Sukka with Rs 75 lakh bounty and 19 other Maoists surrender before Telangana police

Centre cracks down on X over AI-driven obscene, nude & indecent content

Govt busts fake claim on RBI withdrawing Rs 500 notes from ATMs by March 2026

May your New Year's resolutions be fulfilled with determination, willpower: PM Modi

‘Delhi Shabdotsav 2026’ to be inaugurated today

Grand celebration marks fifth Sannyasa initiation, birth anniversary of Swami Kailashanand Giri in Haridwar

Poor coordination between Indore Mayor, IMC officials caused confusion during water tragedy: Vijayvargiya

ISKP emerges as Pakistan’s new deniable proxy against India

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