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Include Dalits as Shankaracharyas then we’ll end reservation: Pappu Yadav on Rambhadracharya’s SC/ST Act remark

IANS | November 25, 2025 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) A political storm erupted on Tuesday after Jagadguru Rambhadracharya called for the repeal of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, drawing sharp and contrasting reactions from leaders across the political spectrum with Purnia MP Pappu Yadav saying, "let all Shankaracharyas include Dalits among them, and we will immediately end reservation."

Dreams, struggles and sacrifices find fulfilment today, says RSS chief after Ayodhya flag hoisting

IANS | November 25, 2025 1:25 PM

Ayodhya, Nov 25 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking at the Ram Temple flag hoisting ceremony here on Tuesday, said the occasion symbolises the realisation of centuries of struggle, sacrifice and devotion by saints, activists and countless devotees.

NIA court orders forfeiture of house used for 2019 CRPF convoy terror attack planning

IANS | November 25, 2025 1:13 PM

Jammu, Nov 25 (IANS) The designate NIA court has ordered the forfeiture of a residential house in Kakapora area of Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Pulwama district holding that the premises was used as a hideout and planning base of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror outfit for the 2019 attack on a CRPF convoy, officials said on Tuesday.

Sadiyo ke ghav bhar rahe hain: PM Modi at Ram Temple Dhwajarohan Utsav

IANS | November 25, 2025 12:52 PM

Ayodhya, Nov 25 (IANS) After leading the 'Dhwajarohan Utsav' by hoisting the sacred flag atop the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the day marks the end of centuries of pain and struggle.

Tamil Nadu ready to fight language war if Centre imposes Hindi: Udhayanidhi Stalin

IANS | November 25, 2025 12:38 PM

Chennai, Nov 25 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday asserted that the state will resist any attempt by the Union government to impose Hindi. He declared that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is prepared to wage a “language war” if necessary.

SC/ST Act should be repealed, Vedas do not mention Avarnas or Savarnas: Jagadguru Rambhadracharya (IANS exclusive)

IANS | November 25, 2025 12:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Jagadguru Rambhadracharya on Tuesday sparked a debate with his statement on the SC/ST Act, saying that it should be repealed as Vedas do not mention Avarnas or Savarnas.

Ram Temple's Sapt Mandir: A homage to 7 guiding lights, companions of Lord Ram

IANS | November 25, 2025 12:07 PM

Ayodhya, Nov 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday offered prayers at the Sapt Mandir located within the expansive Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex in Ayodhya.

Sculptors of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple call PM Modi an ‘incarnation of Lord Ram’ ahead of flag-hoisting ceremony

IANS | November 25, 2025 11:20 AM

Ayodhya, Nov 25 (IANS) Ahead of the flag-hoisting ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, the sculptors involved in crafting the idols for the grand shrine on Tuesday expressed deep gratitude and reverence, describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an “incarnation of Lord Ram” for his role in the Ram Mandir movement.

Volcanic ash cloud to clear India by 7:30 p.m. today, says IMD

IANS | November 25, 2025 10:59 AM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that the ash clouds from the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia are expected to move away from India and drift towards China by 7:30 pm.

India seeks deeper shipbuilding, maritime partnership with South Korea: Sonowal

IANS | November 25, 2025 10:16 AM

Seoul, Nov 25 (IANS) India sees South Korea as a strong partner in its efforts to expand shipbuilding capacity and strengthen maritime security, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Tuesday, underscoring New Delhi's ambition to become one of the world's top five shipbuilding nations by 2047.

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Include Dalits as Shankaracharyas then we’ll end reservation: Pappu Yadav on Rambhadracharya’s SC/ST Act remark

Dreams, struggles and sacrifices find fulfilment today, says RSS chief after Ayodhya flag hoisting

NIA court orders forfeiture of house used for 2019 CRPF convoy terror attack planning

Sadiyo ke ghav bhar rahe hain: PM Modi at Ram Temple Dhwajarohan Utsav

Tamil Nadu ready to fight language war if Centre imposes Hindi: Udhayanidhi Stalin

SC/ST Act should be repealed, Vedas do not mention Avarnas or Savarnas: Jagadguru Rambhadracharya (IANS exclusive)

Ram Temple's Sapt Mandir: A homage to 7 guiding lights, companions of Lord Ram

Sculptors of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple call PM Modi an ‘incarnation of Lord Ram’ ahead of flag-hoisting ceremony

Volcanic ash cloud to clear India by 7:30 p.m. today, says IMD

India seeks deeper shipbuilding, maritime partnership with South Korea: Sonowal

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