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December 4, 2024 4:39 PM

Religious tourism fuels residential boom in tier-2 cities: report

Tier-2 cities with a strong religious tourism appeal, including Prayagraj, Varanasi, Puri, and Shirdi, are witnessing a significant surge in residential demand, according to a report by Magicbricks. This growing interest is driven by a mix of self-u...

December 3, 2024 5:37 PM

SC orders Jacobite church to transfer administration of six churches to Orthodox church

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Jacobite Church to transfer the administration of six churches—three in Ernakulam and three in Palakkad districts of Kerala—to the Orthodox Church. The apex court also mandated that the Orthodox faction ...

December 3, 2024 7:00 PM

“Nyaya Sanhita strengthens spirit of basis of democracy,” says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasized the transformative role of the new criminal laws in strengthening the democratic fabric of India, asserting that the 'Nyaya Sanhita' represents a shift away from colonial-era laws designed to oppress...

December 3, 2024 11:25 AM

Yogi govt to set up luxury tent city for Mahakumbh 2025 in UP

After declaring the Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj as a new district, the Uttar Pradesh government is setting up a luxury tent city with more than 2,000 swiss cottage-style tents in Sector 20 (Arail) of the Mahakumbh Mela area to accommodate crores of ...

November 30, 2024 11:21 AM

Grand conclave of priests of 51 Shaktipeeths, 12 Jyotirlingas in Varanasi today

An extraordinary event is set to take place in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Saturday, bringing together priests from sacred shrines across India and abroad. The grand conclave will unite representatives of 51 Shaktipeeths and 12 Jyotirlingas, along w...

November 29, 2024 10:43 PM

India raises serious concerns over violence against minorities in Bangladesh, Jaishankar tells Parliament

India has taken serious note of recurring violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and has conveyed its concerns to the interim government in Dhaka, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed the Parliament on Friday. Respond...

November 29, 2024 6:15 PM

India expresses concern over surge in extremist rhetoric in Bangladesh, urges protection for minorities

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) raised serious concerns on Friday over the surge in extremist rhetoric and increasing violence against minorities in Bangladesh, calling on the interim government in Dhaka to ensure the protection of Hindus and ...

November 28, 2024 9:11 PM

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari does not belong to us: ISKCON Bangladesh

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari does not belong to ISKCON Bangladesh as he was expelled by the organisation, said the general secretary of ISKCON Bangladesh, Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari, on Thursday. The organisation would not take responsibility f...

November 27, 2024 11:09 PM

Row erupts after petition demands ban on ISKCON in Bangladesh, calling it a ‘radical organisation’

A legal petition demanding a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh has triggered widespread debate and escalating tensions in the country. The petition, filed by Supreme Court lawyer Al Mamun Russell and 10...

November 27, 2024 7:02 PM

Bangladesh High Court Seeks Government’s Stance on ISKCON

The High Court (HC) of Bangladesh on Wednesday directed the government to clarify its position regarding the Hindu religious organization ISKCON, its activities, and the measures it has taken concerning the group. The directive came during a hearing...

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