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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced that historic schools Satyabadi Bana and the nearby Bakula Bana in Puri district will be redeveloped as a heritage tourism site at a cost of Rs 585 crore. Majhi visited Suando village in Satyabadi area, the birthplace of Utkalamani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, on Wednesday and paid floral tribute to the statue of Das. Addressing a gathering at an event organised at a nearby college to celebrate the statehood day, Majhi said ...Read More >
According to the Kalachowki police, an offence has been registered against an unidentified accused under sections 305 (theft in a dwelling house, place of worship, or during transportation) and 331 (lurking house-trespass or house-breaking) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The complaint was filed by Jayesh Jain, a resident of One Avighna Tower and an executive member of the trust managing the temple. Police said the temple of Lord Simandhar Swami is located within the residential complex. ...Read More >
Mumbai: A 34-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly stealing jewellery worth ₹1.75 crore from a Jain temple inside the upscale One Avighna Park complex in Lalbaug, where he previously worked as a security guard. The accused had fled to his sister's place in Madhya Pradesh, from where he was arrested, the police said. The accused, identified as Jeetendra alias Jitan alias Bunty alias Pandit alias Bhagwati Prasad Nagaich, is a native of Bhind district in Madhya Pradesh and has at lea ...Read More >
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Palakkad: A teenage girl and her mother suddenly rushed out from the sit-out of their house on the Murikkavu road, hurrying toward an approaching campaign vehicle of UDF, their excitement hard to contain. As the vehicle slowed, the candidate Ramesh Pisharody leaned forward, smiling warmly and extending his hands to greet them. For the two, it was a moment of delight -- sparked as much by his celebrity appeal as by his presence as a candidate. Such scenes are becoming a familiar sight across the ...Read More >
PUNE: A woman was killed and two other persons were injured after a tree collapsed on Sinhagad road as Pune witnessed its highest-ever single-day rainfall for April, with the unseasonal downpour crippling normal life across the city on Wednesday. The woman, Ranjana Navnath Giri, died near Navshya Maruti temple after a tree in the vicinity got uprooted by strong winds and heavy rain. Two other persons suffered injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital. According to the India Meteorological ...Read More >
Hanuman Jayanti processions across the Capital passed off smoothly on Thursday, including in Uttam Nagar, where a 26-year-old Hindu man was killed by a Muslim family last month leading to weeks of communal tension, and in Jahangirpuri, where communal clashes broke out in 2022. Minor intervention was reported in Jahangirpuri's E-Block, where around 20 people were removed by police while attempting to enter a restricted area, according to police. In Uttam Nagar, the procession began barely 10 me ...Read More >
Hyderabad Resident Alert! Dry day in Cyberabad: 10 am-10 pm. Star hotels and clubs stay open. Everyone else, plan ahead. Planning to step out today? Think twice. From Gowliguda to Tadbund, much of Hyderabad shuts down, slows down, or dries up -- here's what you need to know before you leave home. What Is Happening Today, And Where Does It Start? The Sri Veera Hanuman Vijay Yatra kicks off from Gowliguda Ram Mandir at 11:30 am and winds its way to Sri Hanuman Temple in Tadbund, covering roughl ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 2: Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated with immense devotion and spiritual fervour at various places here today. A grand function was organised in this regard at Shiv Mandir, Trikuta Nagar under the supervision of the temple management committee headed by its president, Shiv Kumar Jolly. Devinder Seth played a key role in organizing and managing the entire function. The temple premises were beautifully decorated with vibrant red and yellow balloons, lights and traditional adornments, cr ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a shocking case from Lalbaug, a security guard employed at a residential complex turned out to be the mastermind behind a major temple theft. The Kalachowki police have arrested a habitual offender from Madhya Pradesh within 48 hours of the crime, after scanning nearly 300 CCTV cameras. The accused, identified as Jitendra alias Jitan alias Bunty alias Pandit Nagaich, 34, allegedly stole gold jewellery and a diamond collectively worth Rs1.75 crore from a Jain temple located inside the ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday scheduled a hearing in a set of connected petitions related to the Bhojshala dispute, directing that proceedings will begin on April 6 at 2.30pm. A division bench comprising Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla and Justice Alok Awasthi passed the order while hearing multiple writ petitions and an appeal filed by various parties, including Hindu Front for Justice, against the Union of India and other respondents. Durin ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Aiming to reconnect people with the state's rich cultural heritage and traditions, the 14-day Odia Pakhya -- from Utkal Divas on April 1 to Odia New Year -- will be a grand celebration this year, culture minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced on Monday.The festival, which was added to the state's cultural calendar last year, will be a collective celebration of the state's language, literature, food, handloom and lifestyle, the minister added.The celebration will begin with Utkal Divas ...Read More >
"On April 2, 2026, flight services will be suspended from 16.45 hrs to 2100 hrs to enable the smooth continuation of the holy Painkuni Arattu procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple through our runway," it said in an advisory. It said that the updated timings of the flights are available with the respective airlines. The airport has been pausing operations and rescheduling flights twice every year for decades to enable the bi-annual centuries-old ceremonial procession of the shrine to pass t ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 2 (PTI) Flight services from the international airport here were suspended for about five hours on Thursday afternoon to make way for the holy 'Painkuni Arattu' of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple here, TIAL said. The flight services were halted around 4.45 pm and resumed at 9 pm after the procession returned to the temple. The airport has been pausing operations and rescheduling flights twice every year for decades to enable the bi-annual centuries-old ceremonial procession ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, facing rape charges, opened more than 130 accounts in two cooperative credit societies in Maharashtra under different names and carried out transactions exceeding Rs 62.74 crore in the last couple of years, a police official said on Thursday. As per sources, one of the accounts was opened in the name of sister of former Maharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar, who resigned from the post last month after her alleged l ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 2 (ANI): Aircraft movements paused, and the runway fell silent at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Thursday as a centuries-old ritual unfolded, drawing thousands of devotees and offering a rare moment where modern aviation gave way to living tradition. On the occasion of the annual Painkuni Arattu, a procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple was carried out, remembering a festival rooted in Kerala's royal and spiritual heritage and historica ...Read More >
"Drug sales are happening everywhere. People are asking for a drug-free Tamil Nadu. Even after bringing this to the chief minister's attention multiple times, no action was taken. If the AIADMK comes to power, ganja and drugs will be completely eradicated within three months," he said. Palaniswami recalled that when AIADMK was in power, the movement of drug was under control. "Because drugs are being sold with the support of DMK functionaries, the police are unable to take action." he alleged. ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In the run-up to the Kumbh Mela scheduled in Nashik from October this year to July 2028, the Maharashtra government is planning a helicopter tourism circuit linking key pilgrimage destinations across western Maharashtra and Marathwada, aiming to decongest roads and enhance the pilgrim experience. Taking a cue from the success of similar initiatives during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, the state tourism department has proposed a heli-circuit connecting prominent sites such as the Sai Baba Te ...Read More >
New Delhi/ Lucknow, Apr 2 (PTI) Hanuman Janmotsav passed off peacefully in the national capital amid tight security while the streets of neighbouring Uttar Pradesh came alive on Thursday with vibrant celebrations as devotees thronged temples to celebrate Lord Hanuman's birth anniversary. From bustling Lucknow to the spiritually rich Ayodhya and Varanasi, long queues of worshippers participating in the festivities filled the Hanuman temples in UP. Several leaders including Prime Minister Narend ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The historic and world-renowned Bengaluru Karaga festival culminated on Thursday with traditional rituals, drawing lakhs of devotees and showcasing a rare and heartfelt bond between communities. The Karaga procession began around 2:10 am from the Dharmaraya Swamy Temple in Thigalarapete, marking the start of one of the city's oldest cultural traditions. The temple area, decorated like a bride, stood illuminated as devotees gathered in large numbers. This year, more than 10 lakh peopl ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 2 (ANI): Aircraft movements paused, and the runway fell silent at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Thursday as a centuries-old ritual unfolded, drawing thousands of devotees and offering a rare moment where modern aviation gave way to living tradition. On the occasion of the annual Painkuni Arattu, a procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple was carried out, remembering a festival rooted in Kerala's royal and spiritual heritage and historica ...Read More >
Ayodhya (UP), Apr 2 (PTI) Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Thursday visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya with his family on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. He was accompanied by his wife, Priti Adani, son Karan Adani and daugther-in-law Paridhi Adani. The family participated in rituals at the temple and offered prayers, the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust said. In a statement posted on social media platform X, Gautam Adani said visiting Ayodhya and the Ram temple on the day of Hanum ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday tore into the Congress and the Left parties, accusing them of aligning with fundamentalist forces to divide society and damage India's reputation globally. Virtually addressing BJP booth workers of Kerala ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls, Modi said the Congress has shunned its Gandhian ideology and has become "Maoist Muslim League Congress". "The LDF and UDF are using fundamentalist forces to divide society according to their a ...Read More >
Ayodhya: Industrialist Gautam Adani arrived in Ayodhya on Thursday and offered prayers at the Ram Temple along with his family. Calling the visit an emotional and proud moment, Adani said he felt fortunate to have received the opportunity to seek the blessings of Lord Ram. His aircraft landed at Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, where he was received by administrative officials. From the airport, he proceeded directly to the temple for darshan. Speaking after the visit, Adani said the o ...Read More >
Rejecting Advani' s plea against Khanna's estranged wife Dimple Kapadia, daughter Twinkle Khanna and son-in-law Akshay Kumar, a single-judge bench of Justice Sharmila U Deshmukh held that such a status could not be granted when the deceased actor's marriage with his legally wedded wife, Kapadia, was "subsisting" (not dissolved by divorce, annulment or death of one of the spouses). "The requirement that the parties must be qualified to enter into a legal marriage, including being unmarried, is c ...Read More >
Bhind (Madhya Pradesh): Hanuman Jayanti is being celebrated with huge devotion and gaiety in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. The famous Rawatpura Devasthanam in Lahar of Bhind and Shri Hanuman Tekri in Guna dating back to the Mahabharata period hosted grand celebrations for Hanuman Jayanti. Here, devotees collectively recited Hanuman Chalisa over 1.25 crore times from their homes, as part of the ongoing rituals. The day began at 4 am with a Mahabhishek (grand ritual bath) of Lord Hanuman, followe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday offered prayers at the Sankat Mochan Dham in Karolbagh that houses an 108-foot idol of Lord Hanuman on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. Lord Hanuman, who symbolises service and courage, continues to inspire nation-building, Gupta said, as she prayed for the well-being, peace and prosperity of the people of Delhi, reciting Hanuman Chalisa along with the other devotees. "His ideals continue to inspire us to serve the society and ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Thursday visited Ayodhya on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti and offered prayers at the Shri Ram Temple along with his family. He was accompanied by his wife, Priti Adani, elder son Karan Adani and daughter-in-law Paridhi Adani. Also Read | Why Was Raghav Chadha Removed As AAP's Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader?. https://x.com/gautam_adani/status/2039615637136495003 In his statement on X, Gautam Adani said, "I had t ...Read More >
Ayodhya, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, visited Ayodhya for a darshan with his wife Dr Priti Adani, elder son Karan Adani and daughter-in-law Paridhi Adani, to offer prayers and pay respects at the Shri Ram Temple, before proceeding to Shri Nishulk Gurukul Mahavidyalaya for an institutional interaction. The Shri Ram Temple, located at the birthplace of Lord Ram, stands as a symbol of faith, devotion and civilisational continuity. Gautam Adani said his visit ...Read More >
Nashik, Apr 2 (PTI) A court in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Thursday remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to seven-day police custody in a second rape case where he is accused of sexually exploiting a woman on multiple occasions since 2020 under the guise of religious rituals. Kharat, arrested by a Special Investigation Team on Wednesday in the second rape case, was produced via video conferencing from jail before Chief Judicial Magistrate B N Ichpurani, who sent him to SIT custody till ...Read More >
Ayodhya (UP), Apr 2 (PTI) Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Thursday visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya with his family. Adani was accompanied by his wife, Priti Adani and son Karan Adani during his visit to the temple on Hanuman Jayanti. The Adani family participated in the rituals at the temple and offered prayers, the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust said. In a statement posted on social media platform X , Gautam Adani said, "My family and I had the opportunity to visit the templ ...Read More >
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