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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 …

J&K: Sharda Peeth, one of the most ancient and revered centres of learning and worship in the Indian subcontinent, is now at the crossroads of history, heritage preservation and geopolitical diplomacy. Just about 10 kilometres from the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan occupied J&K (PoJK), the centuries-old temple stands …

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 …

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government is set to establish a state-of-the-art textile park in Ramna, Varanasi, within a year. The initiative, spearheaded by the UP Handloom and Textile Department, aims to revolutionise the region’s textile landscape by creating an integrated ecosystem for weavers, artisans, and entrepreneurs. According to K. Vijeyendra …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Kathmandu: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu on January 9, Friday organised a cultural programme at its premises to mark Vishwa Hindi Diwas, celebrating the shared linguistic and cultural heritage of India and Nepal. As part of the event, several schools from Kathmandu participated in Hindi poetry recitations and skits. …