Faith across frontiers: The Swaminarayan tradition and global Hindu identity

IANS | August 1, 2025 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) While you wander the vast streets of Delhi, the majestic silhouette of Swaminarayan Akshardham attracts your attention – a quiet colossal amidst the city’s chaos. Deboard a train at the bustling Dadar station in Mumbai, and the graceful BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir greets you as you enter the city’s dynamic commotion.

SC issues notice to RBI, ED, TRAI, states on plea to ban all betting apps

IANS | August 1, 2025 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and all state governments on a plea seeking a complete ban on "illegal" betting apps across the country.

ECI refutes Rahul Gandhi's ‘vote theft’ claim as baseless, reaffirms neutrality

IANS | August 1, 2025 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted allegations made by the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, who accused the poll body of being complicit in alleged "vote chori (vote theft)" for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Terming the assertions "baseless", the poll body maintained that it remains committed to conducting elections in a fair, impartial, and transparent manner.

1,703 Indians deported from US since January 2025: MEA

IANS | August 1, 2025 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) A total of 1,703 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States between January 20 and July 22, 2025, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said in response to a Lok Sabha query on Friday.