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Bengaluru news: The accused who vandalised statue of the revered Lingayat seer Shivakumar Swami from Bengaluru's Siddaganga Mutt last month has been arrested and is currently remanded in the judicial custody. However, the reason given by him for his wrongdoings is shocking. The accused, identified as Srikrishna, reportedly claimed that a vision of Jesus Christ in his dream inspired him to deface the statue, according to NDTV report. On November 30, Srikrishna at 1.30 am reached near the statue which was at Bengaluru's Veerabhadra Nagar. He partially defaced Seer's statue and left the scene. On seeing the partially defaced statue of the Seer, communal-protest like situation errupted in the area. As per the report, resident also demanded to take action against the accused. Speaking on the statement made by the accused, Dr Peter Machado, Archbishop of Bangalore, said, "The purpose of such statements is only to spread communal tension and discord. This disrespect towards a great saint like Shivakumar Swami Ji, who was a symbol of peace, compassion and secular values, is unacceptable," as quoted by NDTV. The report further stated that the police are investigating whether Srikrishna's mental health contributed him to commit the crime.
Kochi: Edison Babu's neighbours in Muvattupuzha knew him as the quiet engineer who had returned home during the pandemic. The 35-year-old former auto industry professional seemed to lead an unremarkable life in this sleepy Kerala suburb, occasionally visiting the local post office with packages: nothing unusual for someone running what appeared to be a small online business. What they didn't know was that their mild-mannered neighbour had built India's most sophisticated darknet drug empire, one that relied heavily on the very government postal service that was meant to serve the community. ...Read More >
Adityanath visited Karsevakpuram, where he met seers, shared a meal with them, and honoured their contributions. He also visited the local cowshed, feeding jaggery, gram, and bananas to the cows, before addressing a Deepavali Milan programme, the UP government said in a statement. Adityanth said, "Complacency after success often invites betrayal. Society must remain alert and united." Recalling the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi movement and the consecration of Shri Ram Lalla, he stressed that the collec ...Read More >
New Delhi: Emmanuelle "Emman" Atienza, a Filipino content creator and social media personality, has tragically passed away at the age of 19. She gained a massive following on TikTok, with over 900,000 followers, and 273,000 followers on Instagram, where she shared glimpses of her life and personal journey. Her parents, television host Kim Atienza and his wife Felicia, confirmed the heartbreaking news on social media. In their post, they remembered Emman for the joy and love she brought to everyone around her. "It's with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our daughter and si ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 8 (ANI): As the commencement date for the 2025 Maha Kumbh nears, popular seers and saints are joining the crowd in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. Amid celebrations, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj on Wednesday demanded that cow be given the status of 'Rashtra Mata'. He said that one of the biggest problems was cow slaughter and it must be stopped. The seer said that they would organise a 'maha yagya' to press their demands. "All Sanatani Hindus are uniting here for Kumbh. Even though we have a number of problems, the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday cautioned that rapid technological and environmental changes are creating new human rights challenges, particularly for workers in the informal sector and those facing climate-induced displacement. "Economic progress must always walk hand in hand with human dignity," he said, adding, "Climate change is no longer only an environmental concern and it is becoming a human rights imperative." Speaking at the 32nd Foundation Day of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the National Conference on Human Rights of Prison In ...Read More >
The incident occurred around 1:30 am in Bengaluru's Veerabhadra Nagar. Bengaluru: The statue of the revered Lingayat seer Shivakumar Swami of Bengaluru's Siddaganga Mutt was vandalised on November 30. The accused, 37-year-old delivery executive Srikrishna, was arrested by the police, but his explanation for the act has left both the cops and the people of Karnataka bewildered. Srikrishna, a native of Andhra Pradesh, confessed to the crime during interrogation, claiming that he was "inspired" to ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
India will observe National Doctor's Day on July 1. The day acknowledges doctors' dedication. The 2025 theme is 'Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?'. It highlights the mental health of doctors. The day commemorates Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was a physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal. Events will include ceremonies and campaigns. India marks National Doctor's Day on July 1 every year to recognise the tireless service, dedication, and compassion of the country's medical profess ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In an era when student safety has become an urgent concern, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's proactive launch of the 'Shaktishree' initiative on Saturday evening appears not only timely but also visionary. The programme, unveiled in response to the recent tragic incident involving a girl student at FM College, Balasore, aims at the physical and mental empowerment of girl students -- striking a delicate yet determined balance between compassion and structural reform. According to experts, at its heart, Shaktishree is a forward-thinking approach to nurturing both the phys ...Read More >
Chairing a meeting with officers and representatives of the 'Sarb Dharam Beadbi Rokko Kanoon Morcha' here, he also said all stakeholders, including religious organisations, would be consulted in drafting the legislation. Their views would be duly incorporated into the law, he said. Mann said this process will be completed shortly to assuage the sentiments of the general public and very soon a cabinet meeting will be convened on the issue. He asserted Punjab is a sacred land of great gurus, sai ...Read More >
Narmadapuram (MP), Aug 22 (PTI) A 26-year Muslim man from Madhya Pradesh has offered to donate one of his kidneys to Hindu seer Premanand Maharaj, calling him a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity. The man, Arif Khan Chishti, has written a letter to Premanand Maharaj, a renowned religious and spiritual leader who is suffering from a kidney ailment, expressing his desire to donate his kidney. Chishti, a resident of Nyas Colony in Itarsi town of Narmadapuram district in MP, has sent the letter to the Hindu seer through the office of Collector Sonia Meena. In his letter, Arif has praised Premanand Ma ...Read More >
New Delhi: Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday cautioned that rapid technological and environmental changes are creating new human rights challenges, particularly for workers in the informal sector and those facing climate-induced displacement. "Economic progress must always walk hand in hand with human dignity," he said, adding, "Climate change is no longer only an environmental concern and it is becoming a human rights imperative." Speaking at the 32nd Foundation Day of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the National Conference on Human Rights of Prison Inmates, Kovin ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The stage is set for polling in two Assembly segments, Davanagere South and Bagalkot, on April 9, with candidates making their final appeals to voters. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged voters to support Congress candidates, while the Bharatiya Janata Party has expressed confidence that the Congress will face defeat in the bypolls. Polling officials have put in place all necessary security and logistical arrangements to ensure a smooth voting process. Polling will begin at 7 am and conclude at 6 pm. In the Bagalkot Assembly segment, there are 2.59 lakh ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Two days after a law student died and his friend suffered critical injuries when a car knocked them down as they stood near railing on the service lane of Delhi-Jaipur highway in the early hours of Tuesday, a civil engineer was arrested on Thursday.Mohit (31), an employee of a private company in the city, told police that he got drowsy while driving. He is staying at a PG facility in Sector 14.The student who died, Harsh Singhal (25), was a resident of Om Nagar colony. His friend Abhishek Kumar (23), who is from Shanti Nagar in Sector 11, is undergoing treatment at a private hospital ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 28 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured today with the title of 'Dharma Chakravarti' on centenary celebrations of Jain spiritual leader Vidyanand here. Speaking on receiving the award, PM Modi said, "On this occasion, you honoured me with the title of 'Dharma Chakravarti'. I do not consider myself suitable for this. But it is our culture that whatever we receive from saints, we accept it as 'prasad'. So, I humbly accept this 'prasad' and dedicate it to Maa Bharati'." The event was also attended by Union culture and tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Rash ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 11 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday flagged off the Kalash Yatra for the Jalabhishek of the idol of Lord Surya in Kushinagar district from his official residence in Dehradun. As part of the initiative, water from around 151 sacred rivers across the country is being collected for the Jalabhishek of the Surya idol in Kushinagar. The Kalash Yatra, flagged off by the Chief Minister, includes water gathered from the holy rivers of Uttarakhand. Mahamandaleshwar 1008 Swami Santoshanand Dev Maharaj, President of the Purvanchal Mahot ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
Vijayapura: The Vijayapura district administration has banned the entry of Sri Adrushya Kadasiddeshwar Swami of Kaneri Mutt in Kolhapur in Maharashtra for two months. Vijayapura DC K Anand issued an order, under BNSS Section 163, prohibiting the seer's entry into the district from Thursday to Dec 14.The move comes in the wake of a police report on the statements made by the seer at a public rally in Bilur in Maharashtra. The seer allegedly used abusive language against Lingayat seers who had take ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...Read More >
President Murmu described Sree Narayana Guru as one of India's greatest spiritual leaders and social reformers who transformed the country's social and spiritual landscape. "He inspired generations to believe in the ideals of equality, unity, and love for humanity. Guru devoted his life to liberating people from the darkness of ignorance and superstition. He believed in the oneness of all existence and saw God as the divine presence in every living being," she said. Murmu said Guru's powerful m ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu has emphasised the need for both power of technology as well as strength of values as the country moves towards the vision of a Developed India by 2047. Speaking after inaugurating the 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji at Malavalli in Mandya district on December 16, Ms. Murmu noted that spiritual guidance was essential for nurturing social harmony, ethical leadership, youth empowerment, and inner resilience in an a ...Read More >
"On this occasion, you honoured me with the title of 'Dharma Chakravarti'. I do not consider myself suitable for this. But it is our culture that whatever we receive from saints, we accept it as 'prasad'. So, I humbly accept this 'prasad' and dedicate it to Maa Bharati," PM Modi said during his speech. The centenary celebrations mark the formal commencement of a year-long national tribute to the spiritual leader, being organised by the Union Culture Ministry in collaboration with the Bhagwan Mah ...Read More >
Jhargram, Jul 18 (PTI) Three elephants, including two calves, were run over by an express train near Banstala railway station in West Bengal's Paschim Midnapore district, police said on Friday. The incident, which took place on Thursday night, occurred when an elephant herd that probably came from Jharkhand's Dalma forest was traversing, they said. The three pachyderms were mowed on the tracks by a speeding Janshatabdi Express on the Kharagpur-Tatanagar section, a police officer said. It was difficult to go near the carcasses for some time, as the herd of 30 elephants was passing through th ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health department has urged district administrations to issue a public advisory on JE prevention measures and to i ...Read More >
Concerns about Vrindavan saint Premanand Maharaj's health are circulating. An ashram statement confirms he is well and continuing his routine. Maharaj himself has spoken about his kidney condition. He is undergoing dialysis. Many devotees have offered kidney donations, which he has declined. Prominent figures have visited him. Devotees continue to pray for his well-being. In recent days, social media was abuzz with concerns about Vrindavan saint Premanand Maharaj's health. The speculation began ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday joined a religious event organised by Shri Digambar Jain Mahasabha in Rohini, calling for non-violence and compassion towards all creatures. "One who practices compassion towards all creatures truly walks the path of Mahavir with these eternal principles of Lord Mahavir," said Gupta. On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the event was marked by deep spiritual fervour and a collective call for global peace. During the ceremony, Gupta received blessings from revered Jain saints and was formally hono ...Read More >
The Adani family participated in the holy rituals at the temple and offered prayers. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Gautam Adani visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya with his family during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations * The Adani family participated in rituals and offered prayers to Ram Lalla at the newly inaugurated temple * Adani described the temple as a symbol of India's culture, unity, and self-confidence Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps ...Read More >
Lucknow: This Durga Puja, you can relive the spiritual splendor of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.Months after the world's biggest religious congregation, an iconic Durga Puja pandal of Latouche Road Puja Sangsad Society is set to bring the Kumbh Mela experience to life, transporting visitors to the sacred grounds, vibrant tents, and revered akharas.As Pitra Paksh enters its final lap and Matri Paksha, the sacred period dedicated to the Goddess beckons, the city's Durga Puja pandals are abuzz with activity, with hammer and chisel giving shape to devotion and spectacle.At the heart of this fe ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 26 (PTI) The Archdiocese of Bangalore on Friday welcomed the ongoing Social and Educational Survey -- widely referred to as the "caste census" -- while expressing hope that omissions of certain castes linked to Christianity in the published lists will be restored after the final analysis of the survey. Addressing a press conference, Archbishop of Bangalore Peter Machado urged the government to ensure fair representation of all Christian communities and called on members of the Christian community to "take this survey seriously and responsibly, cooperating in a spirit of civic d ...Read More >
Hubballi: Former chief minister and Haveri MP Basavaraj Bommai stated that chief minister Siddaramaiah is attempting to create conflict within communities for personal gain, which is evident in the social and educational survey being conducted in the state. Speaking to media here on Tuesday, Bommai questioned how new castes and sub-castes are being added under the pretext of a survey without any study by the Backward Classes Commission."Reservation cannot be granted based on religion. Does CM Siddaramaiah have the authority to grant such reservations?" he questioned. Bommai accused Siddaramaia ...Read More >