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: Yogi Govt makes plan for Kashi to get state-of-the-art textile park to revive banarasi sari heritage
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 …
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 …
Read More »Nepal: Indian Embassy in Kathmandu marks Vishwa Hindi Diwas with cultural programmes
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. …
Read More »Sangh is not changing; it is gradually manifesting itself in different forms: Dr Mohan Bhagwat
NEW DELHI: Sangh evolves and manifests itself in newer forms, people feel that the Sangh is changing. However, the Sangh is not changing; it is gradually manifesting itself in different forms. This is the process of a seed becoming a tree, said Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat …
Read More »Andhra Pradesh High Court orders criminal action against police officers involved in TTD Parakamani theft case
The Andhra Pradesh High Court, on January 6, 2026, ordered the registration of criminal cases against police officers found to be involved in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Parakamani theft case. The court directed the Crime Investigation Department (CID) and the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to proceed with a full-fledged investigation and …
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