Ayodhya: A man from Kashmir who is identified as Ahmed Sheikh has attempted to breach the high-alert security encircling the Ayodhya Ram Mandir and offer Namaz in the temple premises. The act was immediately noticed by the security officials and Ahmed Sheikh was arrested by the temple security and was …
Read More »Ayodhya enforces ban on meat, alcohol in hotels & food delivery platforms: VHP President Alok Kumar hails the decision
AYODHYA: International Working President of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Alok Kumar, on January 10 welcomed the decision to impose a strict ban on non-vegetarian food in hotels and restaurants within Ayodhya Dham, stating that Ayodhya is becoming the spiritual and religious centre of India. The VHP President further declared …
Read More »Reclaiming History: The Spiritual Revival and Geopolitical Hurdles of Sharda Peeth
Jammu. Updated on : Tuesday, 23 June 2026 The ancient soil of Jammu and Kashmir has long been a sanctuary for profound philosophy, sacred traditions, and classical learning. At the absolute apex of this historical legacy stands Sharda Peeth—once a brilliant epicentre of wisdom and spiritual devotion, now an evocative ruin …
Read More »ABVP inaugurates Prayagraj Magh Mela camp; Students from across Bharat to join environmental and seva internships
PRAYAGRAJ: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) officially inaugurated its Magh Mela camp on January 10 with Vedic chanting and traditional rituals. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Ashish Chauhan, National Organising Secretary of ABVP, as the chief guest. Following the inauguration, the organisation unveiled official hoodies and …
Read More »Uttar Pradesh to Launch Mega Textile Park in Ramna, Varanasi: A 2026 Revolution for the Banarasi Sari Industry
LUCKNOW. Updated on : Tuesday, 23 June 2026 The spiritual capital of India is anchoring a major industrial transformation. The Uttar Pradesh government has finalized plans to establish a state-of-the-art integrated textile park in Ramna, Varanasi. Spearheaded by the UP Handloom and Textile Department, this project aims to blend traditional Indian …
Read More »Chhattisgarh: Education department suspends headmistress over controversial question in class 4 examination
RAIPUR: Action initiated against a government school headmistress, and a contractual teacher in Chhattisgarh, after a class 4 examination paper set and moderated by the duo, stirred a major row in state’s Mahasamund district with Hindu activists and parents strongly objecting to one of the question asked in the paper, …
Read More »Gujarat: Notorious gangster Rahman Dakait, mastermind of ‘Irani Dera’ gang, arrested in Surat after nearly two decades
Surat: For nearly two decades, the name Abid Ali, also known as Raju or “Rahman Dakait,” struck fear across state borders. The alleged mastermind of a multi-state crime syndicate based out of Bhopal’s notorious Irani Dera was long a shadowy figure in police records. BIG! Surat Police ARREST dreaded criminal …
Read More »Chhattisgarh: Police arrests pastor for allegedly luring people into conversion in Bilaspur
RAIPUR: Police in Chhattisgarh have arrested a pastor after receiving complaint of illegal conversion activities in Bilaspur district. The arrested individual has been identified as pastor Rajkumar Kewat. As per information, the accused Pastor had organised a Prarthana Sabha (Healing ceremony) in Malhar area under the jurisdiction of Masturi police …
Read More »How India’s temple economy is quietly building women entrepreneurs
Across the vast landscape of Bharat, a silent revolution is unfolding within the hallowed walls of its most sacred spaces. Traditionally viewed as centres of faith and ritual, these spiritual institutions have evolved into dynamic engines of social and economic transformation. Between 2006 and 2026, a series of visionary initiatives …
Read More »Rajasthan: Massive protests erupt in Pokhran over cattle slaughter; Gafar, Murad & Sharif booked, 19 meat shops sealed
POKHRAN: A wave of protests swept through Pokhran town in Jaisalmer district on January 11, as Hindu organisations staged a massive demonstration over the recent slaughter of cattle in Kelawa village. The protest escalated into a bandh (shutdown) that saw markets and businesses close in solidarity with the cause, reflecting …
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