Amarnath Yatra: Over 2.66 lakh devotees have ‘darshan’
Jammu, July 12 - Over 2.66 lakh pilgrims have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last 13 days as another batch of 4,434 devotees left for Kashmir on Friday.
Odisha: Naveen Patnaik writes to CM over Adap Mandap Pahandi fiasco
Bhubaneswar, July 11 - Odisha Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik on Thursday wrote a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi over the unfortunate mishap in which Lord Balabhadra slipped on the ‘Charamala’ (makeshift ramp) while being taken in ‘Pahandi’ from
MP govt starts preparation for Ujjain’s Simhastha mela
Bhopal, July 11 - As the month-long Simhastha (Kumbh) mela, the largest congregation of Hindus once in 12 years in Madhya Pradesh's religious city Ujjain nears, the state government has started the preparation.
MVA should address lack of Muslim representation in Maha Legislature: SP MLA
Mumbai, July 11 - Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Rais Shaikh on Thursday said that the representation of the Muslim community is lacking in the Maharashtra Legislature and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) should address this disparity.
Sonakshi exudes boss lady vibes in wide-legged long trousers, blazer and shirt
Mumbai, July 12 - Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who is currently on a promotional spree for her new spooky comedy 'Kakuda', shared pictures from her new photoshoot on Friday, exuding major boss lady vibes.
AIMPLB may challenge SC verdict on maintenance to Muslim divorced women
Lucknow, July 12 - The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is preparing to challenge a recent Supreme Court ruling that mandates the payment of maintenance to Muslim divorcee women beyond the period of 'Iddat', an AIMPLB member said.
Fire in 11th-century cathedral in France’s Rouen contained, damage unclear
Paris, July 11 - The spire of France's famous Rouen cathedral caught fire on Thursday, and while the blaze has been contained, the extent of the damage is yet to be ascertained, officials said.
Sonam Kapoor is all set to attend Wimbledon women’s singles final in London
Mumbai, July 11 - Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, who was recently seen in the streaming movie ‘Blind’, is set to make a dazzling appearance at the Women’s Singles Wimbledon finals 2024 on July 13 in London.
11th-century cathedral in France’s Rouen catches fire
Paris, July 11 - Fire engulfed the spire of France’s famous Rouen cathedral on Thursday, local officials said.
Prayagraj Maha Kumbh: Jal Police to keep pilgrims safe during holy dip
Prayagraj, July 11 - The Uttar Pradesh government will deploy Jal Police personnel, armed with modern gadgets to offer help to pilgrims arriving at the banks of the Ganga to take a holy dip in the Kumbh Mela 2025.
Over 19,000 devotees have ‘darshan’ on 12th day of Amarnath Yatra
Jammu, July 11 - Despite rain in the holy cave shrine area, over 19,000 devotees had ‘darshan’ on the 12th day of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra while another batch of 4,885 pilgrims left for Kashmir from here on Thursday.
Nagpur dargah head appointed new chief of Maha State Minorities Commission
Mumbai, July 10 - Nagpur businessman and head of the Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust Pyare Jiya Khan took charge as the new Chairman of the Maharashtra State Minorities Commission in the presence of top dignitaries, officials said here on Wednesday.
Unattended Kashmiri Pandit temple/shrine property be protected by state, orders J&K HC
Srinagar, July 10 - In a judgement of far-reaching consequences, the J&K and Ladakh High Court has ordered that Kashmiri Hindu temples/shrines left unattended and vulnerable to encroachments and land mafia be protected by the state.
Indians travelled close to 1,000 cities across 68 countries over the year: Report
New Delhi, July 10 - Indians travelled close to 1,000 cities across 68 countries over the year, a new report revealed on Wednesday.
Amarnath Yatra: More pilgrims head to Kashmir, security tightened along route
Jammu, July 10 - Another batch of 4,627 pilgrims left for Kashmir on Wednesday amid tight security to perform the ongoing Amarnath Yatra.
K’taka govt wants to change Ramanagara’s name as it has ‘Ram’ in it: BJP
Bengaluru, July 9 - Karnataka BJP on Tuesday said that the state government wants to change the name of Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South as it has ‘Ram’ in it.
Ensure adequate facilities for Amarnath Yatris: J&K L-G to officials
Srinagar, July 9 - Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Tuesday instructed the officials to provide adequate facilities to the Amarnath Yatris visiting the Kashmir Valley from across the country.
Jagannath Temple’s treasury ‘Ratna Bhandar’ likely to open on July 14
Bhubaneswar, July 9 - The high-level committee, set up to supervise the opening of Ratna Bhandar of the Jagannath temple in Puri, on Tuesday decided to request the state government to reopen the inner chamber of the treasury on July 14.
LoP Rahul Gandhi should be locked & slapped inside Parliament: K’taka BJP MLA
Bengaluru, July 8 - Karnataka BJP MLA Bharat Shetty on Monday stirred a major controversy, saying the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi should be locked up and slapped inside the Parliament for his alleged anti-Hindu remarks.
Over 2 lakh perform Amaranth Yatra in 10 days
Jammu, July 9 - More than two lakh devotees had 'darshan' inside the holy Amarnath cave shrine during the last 10 days as another batch of 5,433 Yatris left for the Valley on Tuesday, officials said.