Telangana government appoints 4 new RTI Commissioners

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Monday, May 12, appointed four persons, including a senior journalist, as commissioners to the State Information Commission, who will hear all cases pertaining to the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The new appointees include a senior journalist named PV Narsimha Rao and also Ayodhya Reddy, who was the Chief Public Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

BJP reinforced Ayodhyas identity after decades of neglect: Yogi

Chandrasekhar Reddy sworn in as CIC

HYDERABAD: Dr G Chandrasekhar Reddy, a 1991 Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, was on Friday sworn in as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), State Information Commission. Governor Jishnu Dev Verma administered the oath during ceremony held at Raj Bhavan here. The CIC post has been lying vacant since the retirement of Raja Sadaram in August 2020. Sadaram was appointed in September, 2017. Several high-ranking dignitaries and officials, including High Court Judge Justice B Vijaysen Reddy, Tourism & Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, Legislative Council chairman Gutha Sukender Reddy, deputy chairman Banda Prakash and State Farmers Commission chairman Kodanda Reddy were present on the occasion. The ceremony was also attended by Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao, DGP Jitender, State Election Commission Commissioner Rani Kumidini, Vigilance Commissioner MG Gopal, top officials from the Chief Ministers Office including Seshadri, Srinivasa Raju, Manik Raj, and Srinivasulu. Raj Bhavan secretary Dana Kishore, Special Chief Secretaries Jayesh Ranjan and Mahesh Dutt Ekka and senior IAS and IPS officers, including Raghunandan Rao, Buddha Prakash, Vinay Krishna Reddy and Mahesh Bhagwat, were also present on the occasion. Chandrasekhar Reddys appointment is expected to revitalise the functioning of the Information Commission, which had been hampered by the prolonged absence of a full-time chief. Meanwhile, proposals for the appointment of other commissioners -- Boreddy Ayodhya Reddy, PV Srinivasa Rao, Kappara Hariprasad, KLN Prasad, Ramulu, Vaishnavi and Parveen Mohsin -- are awaiting approval from the Governor, reportedly due to some unresolved allegations.

UP court dismisses complaint against singer Neha Singh Rathore over social media posts on Pahalgam attack: Report

A court in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday dismissed a criminal case filed against folk singer Neha Singh Rathore. Additional Civil Judge (Sr.Div.) ACJM. Ayodhya, Ekta Singh said that the complaint is not maintainable and the complainant has no locus to file the same, according to the Live Law . The court was dealing with the compliant moved under Section 210 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) by one Shivendra Singh, through advocate Martand Pratap Singh, claiming that Rathore had 'falsely' linked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to the recent Pahalgam terror attack to incite public unrest and gain electoral advantage. The court, according to the Live Law , held that since the singer has been alleged to have harmed the reputation of the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Defence Minister, and other BJP leaders, who are either Union or State Ministers, any defamation complaint in respect of them must be filed by a Public Prosecutor with the prior sanction of the Central or State government. Which wasn't the case in the instant complaint. Meanwhile, Neha Singh Rathore had on Tuesday moved the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court challenging an FIR against her. The singer pleaded that she has been falsely implicated in the FIR. The FIR was lodged against her by one Abhay Pratap Singh at Hazratganj police station. The complainant claimed that the singer used her social media accounts to make anti-national statements and accused her of stoking communal tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Operation Sindoor: T-55 Tank Used In 1965 And 1971 Wars Gets Special Puja In Ayodhya

This historic tank, known as the T-55 Bheem and built in Russia, played a crucial role in India's victories during the 1965 and 1971 wars against Pakistan

Red alert announced in Uttar Pradesh, mock drills conducted across state

LUCKNOW: A red alert was issued in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, with the administration conducting mock drills across the state to prepare for any eventuality. The move follows air strikes carried out under Operation Sindoor, in which Indian defence forces targeted and destroyed terrorist camps and infrastructure at nine locations inside Pakistan. UP DGP Prashant Kumar, while announcing red alert, asked the state police authorities to work in tandem with Army and the India Air Force to ensure security of significant installation in the state. Claiming that state police were in alert mode and ready to provide security to citizens, the DGP said that the security of important religious and other establishments was spruced up in the state. While security was enhanced with the deployment of over 600 police personnel in and around Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi, the police authorities increased patrolling and vigilance at Shree Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura and around the upcoming Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Babri litigant Iqbal Ansari prayed for Indian Army saying that with the grace of Allah, the Indian forces would answer the evil designs of Pakistan and name it as Hindustan. For the demonic forces like Pakistan, Lord Ram is needed. Pakistan has been responded in such a language that it will never forget, said Ansari. Additionally, security was heightened at key locations including Varanasi Airport, Kanpur Central Railway Station, and the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, with intensive vehicle checks underway. This marks the first red alert issued in the state in decades. It was during 1971 war that the state was kept on red alert. After that, it is the first such occasion when a red alert has been declared, says former UP DGP Sulkhan Singh. As per UP police authorities, red alert is warning system which indicates at emergency situation. People are asked to be alert and follow administrations instructions during a terror threat or war like situation. It is mandatory to follow the Red Alert as it is meant for the security of citizens, says a senior police official. Meanwhile, reacting to the Operation Sindoor, UP CM Yogi Adityanath congratulated the Armed Forces , SP chief Akhilesh Yadav took to X to post in Sanskrit: Parakramo Vijyate (courage wins). On the other, former CM and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati called Operation Sindoor, a commendable act of pride. However, post-Operation Sindoor, celebrations were reported from different districts across UP. While fireworks were seen in Sambal and Chandausi, people played Holi with colours and distributed sweets in Gonda. In Varanasi, locals , traders and businessmen posed with lemon and chillies to keep the countrys army safe from evil eye and burst firecrackers. At the same time, the mock drill was conducted in various districts, including Varanasi, Chitrakoot, Kanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Ghaziabad and Moradabad, of the state on Wednesday. Residents of Varanasi were trained on how to protect themselves during an attack, with sirens sounding to simulate real-time emergency alerts. Civilians were also trained in dousing the fire. Scenes of a stampede were recreated during a mock drill, and people were told how to save themselves in such a situation. They were also imparted training in giving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in case of an emergency. In Chitrakoot, scenes of air strikes were recreated and the people were told how to cope with it. In Ghaziabad and Moradabad, people were told to lie down on the ground covering their ears, soon after hearing the sirens. While the Union government had identified 19 districts of UP for mock drill but the state administration decided to conduct it across all the districts.

Thiruvambady wins hearts with school arts festival trophy umbrella

THRISSUR: Drawing the crowds attention to the moment Thrissur district emerged champions in the state school arts festival, the Thiruvambady team displayed an umbrella with an image of the trophy as a recognition of the hardwork of the artists and students behind the feat. The Thiruvambady Devaswom has always won hearts through their choices for kudamattom. When Argentina won the world cup, Thiruvambady raised an umbrella with Lionel Messis photo on it, creating a wave among football fans across Kerala. Last year, they raised images of Lord Rama, highlighting the opening of the Ayodhya temple. And this year, as everyone waited for the surprise element, Thiruvambady came up with the trophy umbrellas, to rapturous applause. It was after a gap of 28 years that Thrissur won the prestigious arts festival title. The victory was celebrated as a small pooram across the district with high participation, especially of school students. An umbrella depicting Thrikkakara Appan and Onapookkallam, ringing in the memories of Onam, too, was received with claps and waves. At the same time, the umbrella for the deity displayed King Mahabali. The detailed work on the Thrikkakara Appan image drew appreciation. A kathakali image too found favour as it featured the pacha face (with make-up) with an LED outline. The Paramekkavu teams Siva umbrella with LED illumination also enthused the spectators.

Gorakhpur, Ayodhya get new SSPs

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Major IPS reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh: SSPs of Gorakhpur, Ayodhya among 14 officers transferred

In a reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh government transferred 14 IPS officers, including key postings for Gorakhpur and Ayodhya. Raj Karan Nayyar, who oversaw security for the Ram Temple consecration, is now SSP Gorakhpur, while Gaurav Grover takes over as SSP Ayodhya. Other significant changes include DIG Vaibhav Krishna's appointment to Varanasi Range and Mohit Gupta's move to Secretary (Home).

Tent shelter of Ram Lalla to be kept inside Ayodhya temple as memorabilia

LUCKNOW: As the construction of Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya has been paced up to meet the mid-May deadline, the tent which housed Lord Ram till August 5, 2020 and the throne from 1949 will be displayed as memorials in the temple premises. Nripendra Mishra, Chairman, Shree Ram Temple Construction Committee said the tent used during the temple movement period is safe with the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The work on gold plating of doors on the first floor and the installation of special lighting on the spire is going on. It will be displayed on the premises as a reminder and inspiration, said Mishra while interacting with media persons on the sidelines of the construction review meeting in Ayodhya on Sunday. He added that the original throne used by Ram Lalla in 1949 had been recovered. It would be kept for public viewing alongside the tent. Meanwhile, the idols of Ram Darbar have reached Ayodhya. As per the configuration of the Darbar, Lord Ram and Goddess Sita will be placed on the throne, Lakshman and Shatrughna will be shown waving fans, while Hanuman and Bharat will sit at the feet of Shri Ram and Sita. According to Mishra, on May 1, six doors were installed on the first floor. Crafted from teakwood brought from Chandrapur in Maharashtra, each of the six doors was plated with a layer of copper followed by a layer of gold. The door design features two elephants pouring water on lotus flowers. The symbols of Jaya and Vijaya are carved on both sides of the door. Moreover, two special lights are being mounted on the main spire of the temple. The first is an aviation signal light to alert aircraft about the temple's height. The second is an Arrester light to protect the temple from lightning strikes. Only the final work of flag installation on the spire remains to be done and it is expected to be completed in the next three to four months. On Vaishakh Tritiya or Akshay Tritiya on April 29, the 42-foot flag pole was installed atop the temples main spire. The flag pole was installed by engineers from L&T and TCS using a trolley and two tower cranes. The pole was made by Bharat Bhai Company of Gujarat, designed to reflect the temples sanctity. The temple ramparts are being connected to the main structure. A bridge and lift are under construction on the western side for easier access of devotees. Preparations to apply gold on the 4-foot kalash of the temple have also been completed. The work is expected to be finished within the next three days.

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Ram Mandir complex to have 60% area as green cover: Temple trust

The Ram temple complex in Ayodhya will prioritize environmental conservation, with 60% of the area developed as green space, according to the temple's trust. The complex will adhere to a zero-discharge policy to prevent pollution, and a significant portion of land will be allocated for gardens named Panchvati.

Supreme Court grants relief to Dalit PhD scholar Ramadas, allows him to complete his PhD after TISS suspension

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a decision of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) suspending Dalit PhD scholar Ramadas KS for his alleged misconduct and anti-national activities but relaxed it to the period already undergone. A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan reduced the period of suspension of the PhD scholar from two years to the period undergone till Friday. A TISS empowered committee on April 17 2024 suspended Ramadas from the institute for two years and debarred his entry across all its campuses. The bench noted the submissions of advocate Rajeev Kumar Panday, appearing for TISS, and perused the documents which prompted the committee to suspend the scholar for two years. The bench, which did not set aside the order of suspension, took note of the fact that Ramadas was doing his PhD from the institution and should be allowed to conclude it. Panday referred to the records and alleged misconduct of the research scholar to argue that the Bombay High Court was correct in not interfering with the suspension. The empowered committee decided against Ramadas, represented by senior advocate S Muralidhar, and found him in breach of the honour code, rules and regulation of TISS and banned him for two years. The Bombay High Court on March 12 dismissed Ramadas' plea challenging his suspension by TISS following which he moved the top court. The scholar was suspended for his participation in a demonstration at Delhis Jantar Mantar and for organising the screening of a documentary about the Ayodhya dispute. The TISS alleged he broke its rules by participating in politically motivated protests despite being supported by Central government-funded scholarships for scheduled caste students. In the facts and circumstances, having ourselves considered the material on record, we do not find that the impugned committee report suspending the petitioner for two years, suffers from any perversity or illegality. The impugned report and consequent action of suspension are based on material available on record and it is proportionate. We find that this is not a fit case to interfere. There is no merit in the petition and the same is dismissed, the Bombay High Court had said. Ramadas first enrolled at TISS in 2015, for a Masters degree in Media and Cultural Studies, and was also awarded a scholarship by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. In 2017, he enrolled in the integrated MPhil and PhD programme in Development Studies, but deferred admission for a year and joined in 2018. He successfully finished his MPhil degree in 2021. On February 8, 2023, he was awarded a national fellowship for scheduled caste students on the basis of his performance in the UGC-NET examination.

Ayodhya Civic Body Bans Sale Of Meat, Liquor On Entire Ram Path

The Ayodhya Municipal Corporation has adopted a resolution to prohibit the sale of liquor and meat along the 14-kilometer stretch of Ram Path, a vital route connecting Ayodhya and Faizabad cities.

Ayodhya civic body bans sale ofliquor, meat on 14km-long Ram Path

Ayodhya municipal corporation proposes ban on sale of meat, liquor on Ram Path

LUCKNOW: The Ayodhya Municipal Corporation has passed a resolution seeking a ban on the sale of liquor and meat along a 14-kilometre stretch of Ram Path, which includes roads connecting Ayodhya city with Ayodhya Cantonment and also Faizabad city. The resolution, passed by the executive committee comprising the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and 12 Corporators, also proposes a prohibition on the sale of paan, gutkha, bidi, cigarettes, and advertisements for undergarments. Ayodhya Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi said the decision regarding the ban has been formally communicated to the District Magistrate (DM) of Ayodhya, who will now decide on its implementation. The councillors proposed that since this 14-km stretch of road is named Ram Path after Lord Ram, the sale of such items along it would not align with our cultural discipline. Therefore, we have passed a resolution and sent a letter to the DM to stop the sale of liquor on Ram Path. Moreover, we have also urged the district administration to relocate meat shops away from Ram Path, said the Mayor. However, the district administration is yet to respond to the proposal. The sale of meat and liquor in Ayodhya town has not been practiced for a long time. However, Ram Path, which starts from the banks of the River Saryu and enters Faizabad city, has numerous outlets selling raw mutton and chicken, as well as a brisk business in liquor sales. The 10-km stretch of Ram Path in Faizabad city has many liquor shops on both sides, along with prominent restaurants and hotels serving non-vegetarian food. There are also hoardings displaying advertisements for gutkha and undergarments. Shops selling liquor and meat will only be allowed beyond half a kilometre from Ram Path, and restaurants and hotels serving non-vegetarian food will also have to relocate at least half a kilometre away from the road, said Mukesh Pandey, PRO of Ayodhya Municipal Corporation. Meanwhile, as the Ram Temple nears completion, work has begun on mounting gold on the temple doors in Ayodhya. Currently, six doors on the first floor of the temple are being adorned with a total of 18 kg of gold, with each door receiving 3 kg, according to a source from the temple trust. The Ram Darbar on the temples first floor and the Kalash atop it will also be decorated with gold. According to sources, the doors on the first floor have been crafted from 'Sagaun' (teak) wood sourced from Chandrapur in Maharashtra. Each door was first covered with copper, followed by 3 kg of gold. The doors are engraved with images of elephants showering water on lotus flowers. In the next three days, the four-foot Kalash will also be mounted with gold, the sources said. It may be recalled that the 14 doors on the temples ground floor, which include the Sanctum Sanctorum, were also covered in gold last year.

Ayodhya Woman Claims Husband Hid Religion, Is Forcing Her To Convert After 2 Kids

The woman said her husband posed as a Hindu Kshatriya at the time of their wedding in 2020 at the famed Badi Devkali temple in Ayodhya

Amid India-Pak rift, Senator Palwasha Zai Khan makes shocking remark on Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, sparks backlash

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalate after Pakistani Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan's provocative remarks in parliament. Her speech, invoking religious and militaristic rhetoric, includes threats to India and praises for Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu. The speech has gone viral amid the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. With both countries on edge, the international community urges restraint as the risk of further conflict grows.

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Pakistani senator issues provocative comments after Pahalgam attack: 'Brick of new Babri mosque in Ayodhya...'

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Hanuman Garhi chief priest ends 288-year-old seclusion, visits Ram Lalla temple

PATNA: Ayodhya witnessed a historic and emotional moment on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya when Mahant Prem Chand Das Ji, the 70-year-old Gaddi Nasheen and chief priest of Hanuman Garhi temple, broke a 288-year-old tradition by stepping out of the temple premises to have darshan of Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmbhoomi site. This marked the first time in nearly three centuries that a Gaddi Nasheen ventured beyond Hanuman Garhi's 52-bigha boundary, defying a strict tradition that had barred all previous occupants of the post from ever leaving the temple compound. Mahant Prem Das Ji, who has held the revered seat as the 22nd Gaddi Nasheen for the past eight years, had never stepped outside the temple in that time. I am overwhelmed after taking darshan of Ram Lalla from the front. I felt as if he is saying something. The deity often speaks but we are not able to understand, he said after the visit. According to temple sources, the custom dated back to the 18th century and was so binding that even legal obligations could not compel a Gaddi Nasheen to appear in court. However, this year, the Mahant expressed a long-held desire to visit the Ram temple. A meeting of the Nirvani Akhara, which owns Hanuman Garhi, was convened on April 21, where it was unanimously decided to allow the Mahant to visit Ram Lalla. On Wednesday morning, Ayodhyas streets were filled with devotees eager to witness the rare procession led by the Gaddi Nasheen. Elephants, camels, horses, and the Akharas nishaan (insignia) accompanied the colourful procession from Hanuman Garhi to the Ram temple. The Mahant was also accompanied by Naga sadhus, disciples, devotees, and local traders. The journey began with a traditional bath at the banks of the River Saryu at 7 am, after which the procession made its way towards the Ram temple. After a wait of 500 years, the Ram Lalla temple has been constructed. Therefore, the Gaddi Nasheen of Ayodhya's Hanuman Garhi went to have darshan of Ram Lalla. He was accompanied by saints from all four sects after taking a bath in the Saryu River on Akshaya Tritiya. It marked the beginning of a new tradition in Ayodhya, said Acharya Mithilesh Nandini Sharan, a saint of Hanumat Niwas. Another priest, Sanjay Das of Hanuman Garhi, revealed that for the past three months, Lord Hanuman had been spiritually inspiring the Mahant to visit Shri Ram Lalla. During the darshan, 56 types of bhog (offerings) were presented to the deity on behalf of the Hanuman Garhi temple. The Gaddi Nasheen spent nearly an hour on the temple premises, completing a deeply symbolic and spiritually significant journey that has now laid the foundation for what saints call a new tradition in Ayodhya. On January 22, 2024, the idol of Ram Lalla was consecrated at the newly constructed temple, marking a milestone in a movement that had lasted centuries.

Hanuman Garhi Priest Breaks 200-Year-Old Tradition To Visit Ayodhyas Ram Lalla On Akshaya Tritiya

The rule came about because, as the symbolic representative and sevak of Lord Hanuman, the priests role is to stay at the temple, which is seen as Hanuman's own abode

A new era dawns at Kanchi

The venerated Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, the 2,500-plus-years-old mutt established by Adi Sankara, is buzzing with festivities. The anointment of the 71st Sankaracharya of the peetam is a significant moment in the spiritual, cultural and social journey of the mutt. A disciple of Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal, the 70th Sankaracharya, will be the mutts 71st Sankaracharya in this unbroken lineage that is a continuum non pareil. With this anointment, the devotees shall once again be doubly-blessed, as they were during the time of the 69th Sankaracharya, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal, between 1994 and 2017. Triply-blessed were those during the 1983-1994 period that saw the 68th Sankaracharya, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal, reverentially known as the Mahaswamigal, making the trinity of the mutts Acharyas a rare spectacle. The mutts three-pronged approach towards propagating Sanatan Dharmaprotecting civilisational assets, enabling intellectual assets, and enriching human life and livelihoodhas been phenomenal. Its Veda, Vidya and Vaidya sevas have transformed various dimensions of Bharats growth over the last century. Mahaswamigals predominant focus on protecting Vedic and other holy assets of Bharat and the 69th Sankaracharyas social outreach through education and healthcare have made the 70th Acharyas continuing odyssey stronger while anointing the 71st. Without compromising on rigorous religiosity despite having a punishing schedule, the Acharyas have blended spiritual and social causes in a seamless unison, cementing its headquarters in the holy town of Kanchi while spreading good deeds all over the country. With the Adi Sankara temple in Srinagar and many other temples across the country, eye hospitals in many places including Assam and Varanasi, Veda pathshalas and schools across locations, and a university for higher education and research, the Kanchi Mutt is a marvellous miscellany, true to Kalidasas poetic words, nagereshu Kanchi (the greatest of cities being Kanchi). Just as Kanchi Mutts founder Adi Sankara travelled across Bharat on foot, the 68th and 69th Acharyas have undertaken padayatras across the nation with a kaleidoscopic sweep of initiatives that have touched millions across generations. The 70th Acharyas care towards rural development, coupled with traditional practices, has attracted strategic minds to blend modern facilities with ancient wisdom in achieving a nurtured and nutritive balance. Some of his schemes to promote agriculture, cow farming and socioeconomic projects based on the Indian knowledge system have characterised the mutts tri-dimensional foray with sustainable reach. His contributions, guided by his revered guru in absentia, to the reconstruction of the Ram temple at Ayodhya will be etched in the memories of many. The trinocular vision with which he steers the mutts three-dimensional objectives stretching beyond conventional boundaries will be inspirational for his successor. It is this continuum of lineagenot only through physical presence and knowledge, but also through spiritual-social munificence and actionthat has made Kanchi Mutt a revered place of unifying sanctity. With the anointment today and Sankara Jayanthi (birthday of Adi Sankara) on May 2 to follow, the temple town of Kanchi is dazzling with divinity, sprouting with spirituality and towering with bhakti. Devotees have already been thronging the town in huge numbers ever since the formal announcement was made a few days ago. Traditional rituals are beginning as Kanchipuram is gearing up for the historic occasion. The new Sankaracharyas pious and radiant looks have already taken social media by storm. With this, millions of devotees are getting another Acharyaanother coming of the mutts first principles. As todays edition hits the stands, the newly-named endra Saraswathi Acharya Swamigal, as per the mutts tradition, shall adorn the saffron robes and hold the sanctified danda to guide Bharat along with the 70th Acharya. With Hara Hara Sankara, Jaya Jaya Sankara blowing through the skies of Kanchi and magnifying the works of the mutt, a new day dawns at the holy temple town. (Views are personal) S Vaidhyasubramaniam Vice-Chancellor & Tata Sons Chair Professor of Management, SASTRA (Deemed) University

SC refuses to quash FIRs against two for 'praising' Afzal Guru, commenting against judges

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has refused to quash FIRs against two Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath members accused of praising Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru aside from commenting on UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath clothes and using unparliamentary language against apex court and the high courts judges. In its verdict on April 22, a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta clubbed three FIRs registered in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu against them and said Rahamathulla and Jamal Mohammed made highly objectionable hate speeches in a protest rally on March 17, 2022 in Madurai. We must note that the language used by the petitioners in their speeches is highly objectionable and definitely discloses the necessary ingredients of the offences alleged. Hence, there is no scope for the exercise of writ jurisdiction of this court under Article 32 of the Constitution of India so as to quash the impugned FIRs, the bench said. The bench made note of the averments in the multiple FIRs lodged against them in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur and Madurai cities. The petitioners spoke praising Afzal Guru, a terrorist who was the mastermind behind the attack on the Indian Parliament. They also made remarks against the legal issues considered in the Ayodhya Ram Temple judgment; the dress being worn by Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh; the festivals being celebrated by Christians; the practice of Hindus in applying holy-ash to their bodies; the religious practice followed by the Sikhs keeping a sword with them and tried to link the same with the Hijab being worn by Muslim women, the bench said. The bench observed the duo also condemned the verdict of the Karnataka High Court in the Hijab case. It came on record that based on the hate speech, a sub-inspector posted at Thallakulam Police Station, Madurai City filed a complaint following which an FIR was registered on March 18, 2022 for promoting enmity between two groups, inciting any community to commit offence against another group and other offences. Similar FIR was lodged in Thanjavur on the same day. Another FIR was registered on March 19, 2022 at the Vidhana Soudha Police Station, Bengaluru on a complaint by a law practitioner. Both Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath members moved the top court for clubbing of the two Tamil Nadu FIRs and quashing of the Bengaluru FIR. They argued it was impermissible in law to register multiple FIRs for the same allegations and offences as it would be double jeopardy and violation of rights guaranteed by Article 20(2) of the Constitution of India. The counsel for Tamil Nadu and Karnataka opposed the submissions while referring to the inflammatory nature of their alleged hate speech and said sentiments of people at Madurai and Bengaluru were hurt. Though the FIRs registered in both states stemmed from same hate speech, the bench said the only justification given was that the complainants heard the hate speech at their respective locations. The bench, however, said allowing multiple prosecutions of the petitioners in different jurisdictions could lead to a serious anomaly with the possibility of conflicting decisions. Additionally, such a course of action would give rise to multiple trials for the same or similar set of allegations. Not for a moment, are we convinced by the submission advanced by counsel for the petitioners that the subsequent FIR should be quashed as the same tantamount to a second FIR on the same facts, but in any event, we feel that allowing multiple trials before courts of different jurisdiction in reference to the speeches of the petitioners dated March 17, 2022 is not expedient in the interest of justice and the trials deserve to be clubbed, it held. The court observed the purported hate speech was delivered within the jurisdiction of Thallakulam Police Station, Madurai City, Tamil Nadu, and it would be in the interest of justice that trial was conducted by a local court. Exercising its plenary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the top court directed the FIRs at Bengaluru and Thanjavur to be transferred to Madurai for joint trials by clubbing the three FIRs.

Hanuman Garhi Chief Priest Breaks Centuries-Old Tradition To Visit Ram Mandir In Ayodhya

For the first time in centuries, the chief priest of Hanumangarhi Temple, Mahant Prem Chand Das, will venture beyond the temple's boundaries to visit Ram Lalla on Akshaya Tritiya, marking a historic break from tradition.

42-foot flag pole installed at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya ahead of Akshay Tritiya 2025

Ahead of Akshay Tritiya 2025, a 42-foot flagpole was ceremoniously installed atop the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple's main peak on April 29, 2025. According to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, the temple construction is progressing rapidly, with all seven mandaps expected to be completed by the end of April.

SC rejects bail plea of convicted ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in 1990 custodial death case

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the bail plea of convicted former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a 1990 custodial death case in which he was sentenced to life imprisonment. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said there was no merit in his plea for bail or the suspension of sentence in the case. We are not inclined to grant Sanjiv Bhatt bail. The prayer of bail is dismissed. The hearing of appeal shall not be affected. The hearing of appeal is expedited, Justice Nath said while pronouncing the verdict. The appeal of Bhatt against the conviction and life imprisonment is presently pending in the top court. Bhatt has moved the top court in 2024, challenging the Gujarat High Court's January 9, 2024 order dismissing his appeal. The high court also upheld the conviction of Bhatt and co-accused Pravinsinh Zala under Sections 302 (murder), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code. The high court had dismissed the state government's appeal seeking to enhance the sentences of five other accused who were acquitted of murder charges but convicted under Sections 323 and 506. On October 30, 1990, then additional superintendent of police Bhatt detained around 150 people following a communal riot in Jamjodhpur town following a 'bandh' call against the halting of BJP leader L K Advani's 'rath yatra' for the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya. Prabhudas Vaishnani, one of the detained persons, died in hospital after his release. Vaishnani's brother accused Bhatt and six other police officials of torturing him in custody and causing his death. Bhatt was arrested on September 5, 2018, in another case where he is accused of falsely implicating a man for drug possession. The trial in the case is underway. He is also an accused in a case of alleged fabrication of evidence in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots cases along with activist Teesta Setalvad and former Gujarat director general of police R B Sreekumar.

Revanth Reddy reshuffles CMO; Chandrasekhar to be CIC, Santhi Kumari gets MCRHRD role

HYDERABAD: In the first major overhaul of his team since assuming office in December 2023, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has initiated a significant reshuffle in the Chief Ministers Office (CMO). While IAS officer Sangeetha Satyanarayana, previously joint secretary to chief minister, has been transferred and posted as the Director of Health and Family Welfare and CEO of Aarogyasri Healthcare Trust, two to three more officers are likely to be moved out soon. Senior IAS officer Jayesh Ranjan has already been appointed to the CMO as CEO of the Industry and Investment Cell and Smart, Proactive, Efficient and Effective Delivery (SPEED), a newly created position. Meanwhile, M Chandrasekhar Reddy, IFS officer and secretary to Chief Minister, is slated to be appointed as the state chief information commissioner. Similarly, Chief Public Relations Officer Boreddy Ayodhya Reddy is set to be appointed as the state information commissioner. According to sources, M Shahnawaz Qasim, IPS officer and Secretary to chief minister, is likely to be transferred back to his parent police department. Chandrasekhar set to be names Chief Information Commissioner Senior IFS officer Chandrasekhar Reddy, who is currently serving as principal secretary to chief minister, is all set to be appointed as the state chief information commissioner. The selection committee of information commissioners, which met recently, has selected eight individuals for the posts of information commissioners, including chief information commissioner. After finalising the names, the state government has sent the file for the approval of Governor. The orders on their appointment are likely to be issued soon. The committee has selected senior journalist PV Srinivas Rao, CPRO to Chief Minister Boreddy Ayodhya Reddy, PRO to TPCP, K Hari Prasad, Ramulu, Vaishnavi, PLN Prasad and Parveen Mohsin as the information commissioners. Santhi Kumari appointed MCRHRDI Vice-Chairperson Outgoing Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari, who is set to retire on April 30, has been appointed as the vice-chairperson of Marri Chenna Reddy Human Resource Development (MCRHRD) Institute. Secretary of General Administration Department (GAD) M Raghunandan Rao issued orders to this effect on Monday. Government hereby appoints Santhi Kumari as vice-chairperson of MCRHRD upon her superannuation on April 30, the order said. In a separate order, the government announced that Santhi Kumari will also hold the post of Director General of MCRHRD in full additional charge.

Hanumangarhi Chief Priest To Walk Out Of Temple In 7 Decades To Visit Ram Mandir

Bestowed with the title of Gaddi Nasheen, Mahant Prem Das is 70 years old and has never left the temple premises, which is spread over 52 bighas in Ayodhya.

Godhra train burning case: SC to start final hearing on pleas of Gujarat govt, convicts on May 6, 7

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has scheduled the final hearing of the 2002 Godhra train burning case on May 6 and 7. The appeals were filed by the Gujarat government and several convicts against the Gujarat High Court's 2017 order. A two-judge bench of the apex court, led by Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice Rajesh Bindal, fixed the dates for final hearing. The Gujarat High Court in 2017, convicted 31 persons, of whom 11 were sentenced to death. Challenging this order, theGujarat government had approached the apex court seeking the award of the death penalty to the 11 convicts whose sentences in the case were commuted to life imprisonment by the HC. Similarly, the convicts who were convicted of life imprisonment by the HC had moved the apex court seeking acquittal in the case. During the course of the hearing on Thursday, the apex courtasked senior advocate Sanjay Hegde, appearing for one of the convicts, to file a revised compilation of his submissions containing heading-wise details on charges against the convict, the findings of the courts and his arguments supported by materials on record to counter them by May 3. The top court also asked lawyers for other convicts and the Gujarat government to file a revised preliminary compilation on similar lines. In one of the earlier hearings, the apex court had asked the parties to translate the court records -- which are in Gujarati -- to English and digitise them so that the records are accessible to all the concerned parties in the case. It has clarified that this would help the parties to understand better. It is also significant to note that the Gujarat government has also filed some separate appeals challenging the commutation of the sentence of the accused from the death penalty to a life sentence by the state High Court. The appeals have been pending since 2018. According to the prosecution, the crime, which took place on February 27, 2002, resulted in the brutal killing of 58 persons in a fire inside the S-6 coach of the Sabarmati Express, which was carrying kar sevaks (Hindu volunteers) from Ayodhya. The Godhracarnage triggered communal riots in Gujarat. Last year, the bench of the Supreme Court, headed by the former Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud rejected the bail pleas filed by three convicts of the 2002Godhratrainburning case -- Saukat Abdulla Moulvi Ismail Badam, Siddik Mohammad Mora (Moraiya) and Bilal -- keeping in view their acts and specific roles assigned to them. The incident is serious, not isolated ones. We are at this stage not inclined to grant them bail, the former CJI Chandrachud said in the order. It is to be noted that as these three convicts' -- Badam, Mora and Bilal -- death sentences had been commuted by the Gujarat High Court to life imprisonment, the state government has filed separate appeals challenging the same in the top court. The convicts had played a specific role, like pouring petrol and being involved in other offences, the state government claimed. Earlier, in May 2022, the top court had granted interim bail to one convict, Abdul Rahman Dhantiya on medical grounds to attend to his wife and mentally challenged daughters. In December 2022, it also granted bail to another convict who had spent 17 years in jail. The February 27, 2002,trainburning cases inGodhraled to communal riots in Gujarat. A total of 31 convicts were sentenced by the trial court in 2011 11 were sentenced to death and 20 to life imprisonment. In 2017, the Gujarat High Court commuted the death sentence to life terms all 31 got life imprisonment.

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Pix: Ayodhya Ram temple gets 2 more holy 'kalash'

The construction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple is targeted for completion by October 2025.

Opposition turns up heat on BJP after it distances itself from MPs criticism of SC

Opposition parties led by the Congress stepped up their criticism of the BJP on Sunday after the ruling party distanced itself from controversial remarks made by its MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma against the Supreme Court (SC) and the Chief Justice of India (CJI). Earlier on Saturday, Dubeyone of the more vocal BJP members in the Lok Sabhalaunched a scathing attack on the Supreme Court, claiming that the Parliament and state assemblies should be shut if the apex court had to make the laws. He also took a swipe at CJI Sanjiv Khanna, alleging that the judge was responsible for civil wars in the country. Sharma, a former deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, was also critical of the top court, saying no one could direct Parliament or the president. The BJP disassociated itself from Dubey and Sharma's criticism of SC, with party president JP Nadda calling the comments their personal views. The BJP has nothing to do with the comments of MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma on the judiciary and the Chief Justice. These are their personal comments, but the BJP neither agrees with them nor does it ever support such remarks. The BJP absolutely rejects them, he wrote on X. Nadda also affirmed the ruling party's respect for the judiciary as an inseparable part of democracy. He said he had directed both the leaders and other members of the party not to make such comments. However, the Congress on Sunday described the BJP disassociating itself from its MPs' remarks as damage control and asserted that the minimum action against them should be their expulsion from the party. The opposition party also asked why no action had been taken against the two MPs and why no showcause notices were issued to them. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the distancing of the outgoing BJP president from the atrocious remarks made by the two MPs on the CJI carried little meaning. These MPs are repeat offenders when it comes to hate speech and are very often used by G2 to attack communities, institutions, and individuals. The outgoing BJP president's clarification is nothing but damage control, Ramesh wrote on X. It will fool nobody. This is Entire Political Science reflecting itself as Entire Political Hypocrisy, he said. But the outgoing BJP president is totally silent on equally unacceptable remarks on the judiciary that are continually made by one of its very distinguished appointees to a high constitutional position, Ramesh said and asked what he had to say about those remarks and if the BJP subscribed to them. The former Union minister further asked, If the continued silence of the prime minister on these repeated attacks on the Indian Constitution is not tacitly supportive of them, why has no action been taken against these two MPs? Has Nadda ji issued showcause notices to these two MPs? Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said on X, I have my doubt regarding the statement of BJP President Shri JP Nadda ji. The BJP ecosystem, especially those who are close to Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, are hell-bent on tarnishing the position of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. They are unhappy with the direction of the Court in recent decisions related to Tamil Nadu and the Waqf Amendment Act, he claimed. The RSS-BJP want to turn India into North Korea-Iraq, Gogoi alleged. Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera also slammed the BJP over the remarks of its two MPs. Nothing will happen by just distancing from the statement. What Nishikant Dubey said is a direct attack on the Constitution. This has not happened for the first time. You would have also seen the comment of the Vice President. These statements would not have come without the silent nod of PM Modi, Khera told PTI Videos. These are happening on his instructions, if it is not happening, then they should act. Whether a showcause notice was issued? If it was, they should make it public. We understand what is happening, he added. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday slammed Dubeys remarks, noting that whatever he said reflects the thinking of the BJP. While addressing the media in Prayagraj, the Kannauj MP blamed the BJP for creating divisions in society, be it in the name of religion or caste. The truth is that if anyone is creating rifts between religions, then it is the BJP. Creating a divide in society in the name of religion and caste is a very well-planned programme of the BJP, and they spend funds on it. Whatever was said is the thinking of the BJP, Yadav said. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also came down heavily on Dubey over his remarks, asserting that such statements undermine the dignity of the judiciary and warrant contempt proceedings. Speaking to reporters, Yadav said, Such comments should not be made on the Court, and if someone makes such comments, contempt proceedings should be initiated. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi strongly criticised Dubey's remarks, alleging that BJP members have become so radicalised that they are now threatening the judiciary with a religious war. He further mocked the BJP, saying, You people (BJP) are tube lights... threatening the court in such a way. Do you even know what Article 142 is? It was framed by BR Ambedkar, referencing the constitutional provision that empowers the SC to deliver complete justice in any matter before it. AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj also hit out at the BJP MP, accusing him of undermining SC's authority and alleging that Dubey's remarks reflect the 'BJP's ideology' of disregarding court verdicts, unlike Muslims who accepted the Ayodhya judgement despite it going against them. The Highest Court gave the judgement on the Ayodhya issue, and everyone accepted it; even Muslims accepted that. What Nishikant Dubey is saying shows that Muslims are ready to accept the Supreme Court's judgement even when the judgement was against them, but people like Nishikant Dubey justify the ideology of the BJP that they are ready to go against the Supreme Court, Bharadwaj told ANI . Criticising Dubey, JMM spokesperson Manoj Pandey said that the dictatorship in the country has reached such a level where a parliamentarian is now seen challenging the courts. The dictatorship in the nation has reached such a level that now a member of parliament is challenging the court... Are these people more learned than the judges? Will they do anything in the darkness of the majority, and will the courts stay silent?... When the courts give decisions in their favour, they say that the judiciary is the third pillar of democracy, Pandey told ANI . He also termed the remarks unfortunate and urged the court to take action against the BJP MP from Jharkhand.

Hyderabad: Drunk men misbehave, create ruckus at Ayodhya Villas

They trespassed into the premises, vandalized vehicles by breaking car windows, and assaulted a security guard who attempted to stop them.

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BJP leader books hotel rooms in Ayodhya through fake portal, loses thousands of rupees

Delhi BJP leader Vijay Jolly reported being defrauded by cybercriminals through a fake website mimicking a popular Ayodhya guesthouse. Jolly, who arranged water from 156 rivers for a Ram Temple ceremony in 2023, intended to take 100 people to Ayodhya this year.

Anitha Guhas Parishvanga Pattabhishekam highlighted the enduring appeal of the epic

The thematic production had episodes from Bala, Ayodhya and Aranya Kandams

Bomb Threat Emails Trigger Scare In Ayodhya, Other Parts Of UP: Officials

A series of bomb threat emails sent to multiple district collectorate offices in Uttar Pradesh triggered a security alert on Tuesday, prompting building evacuations and extensive searches by bomb squads, officials said.

Ayodhya Ram Temple receives warning of security threat, probe initiated

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust,received the warning in the mail. The trust was already planning to build a four kilometre security wall around the Ram temple

Ram Temple Trust Receives Threat Email, Probe Ordered

An investigation has begun after Ram Temple Trust received a suspicious email warning the trust about a security threat to Ram temple, a senior police official in Ayodhya district said on Monday.

After bomb threat in Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, 4 km security wall to be erected around city

Ayodhya's Ram Mandir received a bomb threat over email on Tuesday, April 15. Authorities have tightened in the city and around it in the neighbouring areas.

Ram Mandir Bomb Threat: Security Tightened in Ayodhya, Investigation Ongoing | Ayodhya News

| A bomb threat email was sent to Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, prompting immediate action from security agencies. The email was received by the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust on Monday night, and an FIR has been lodged at the cyber police station in Ayodhya. The cyber cell is investigating the authenticity of the threat, and security measures have been heightened around the temple complex and neighboring districts. This comes amidst concerns over the temple's safety, following multiple warnings from terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

AAP leader Sanjay Singh demands 'Phule' movie to be released without cuts

PUNE: Amid a controversy over the portrayal of Brahmins in the movie, 'Phule', AAP leader Sanjay Singh demanded on Tuesday that the biopic be released without any cuts or edits. He alleged that the opposition to the release of the movie amounts to insulting Dalits and the people who consider the Phules as their role models. The online release of the movie trailer on April 10 led to objections from some Brahmin groups who claimed that the community is portrayed in poor light. When people across the country are celebrating the birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, there is disappointment over the opposition to the release of 'Phule', a film based on the life and work of Jyotiba Phule and his wife Savitribai. This is an insult to Dalits, the marginalised, and all those who draw inspiration from the Phules, Singh said while addressing a press conference in Pune. He demanded that the film be released without any interference and cuts. Film director Anant Mahadevan had claimed, Brahmins got carried away by a two-minute trailer, but there is nothing objectionable in the movie. The biopic, set for release last week, will hit the screens on April 25. Singh, meanwhile, lashed out at the Centre over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, alleging that it was an attempt to usurp land belonging to religious bodies. This is just the beginning. In Ayodhya, they gave away Defence land to Adani. After the Wakf Board, they will target land belonging to gurdwaras, churches, and temples to benefit the Prime Minister's capitalist friends, he alleged.

Ayodhyas Ram Mandir Receives Bomb Threat Via Email, Probe Underway

The police case on the matter was filed by Mahesh Kumar, an official of the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust.

Modi dares Congress to make Muslim president

CHANDIGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly defended the Waqf Act and attacked the Congress opposition to it as nothing but the partys appeasement policy. Addressing a rally at Hisar in Haryana on the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, he dared the Congress to select a Muslim as its president or allocate 50% of tickets to Muslim candidates if it truly cared for the community. Before the rally, Modi laid the foundation stone of the new terminal building of the Maharaja Agrasen Airport worth over Rs 410 crore and flagged off a commercial flight to Ayodhya. He reiterated his promise that even those wearing slippers would fly in aeroplanes, saying that the vision is now being realised countrywide. Modi accused the Congress of turning SCs, STs, and OBCs into second-class citizens when in power. He cited the case of Karnataka, where the government turned the reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs into an appeasement tool, granting reservations in government tenders based on religion. He said that the Constitution has no such provision. The PM said the Congress appeasement policies significantly harmed the Muslim community, benefiting only a few and leaving the rest of society uneducated and impoverished. On the availability of vast tracts of land under Waqf boards, the PM said that they were meant to benefit the poor, destitute women and children but were exploited by a handful of land mafia. He claimed that the mafia was encroaching on lands belonging to SCs, tribals and backward classes, leaving the Pasmanda Muslim community without any benefits. Defending the new Waqf Act, he said the amendments would end such exploitation, ensuring that Waqf Boards cannot touch tribal lands. He described this as a major step in protecting tribal interests. Insulted Ambedkar PM Modi said that the Congress insulted B R Ambedkar during its rule, orchestrated his electoral defeats, and conspired to exclude him from the system. After his death, the Congress also tried to erase his legacy and suppress his ideas, the PM claimed, adding that the grand old party spread the virus of vote-bank politics in the country. Double standard On implementing Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, PM Modi accused the Congress of having double standards on secularism. The Constitution talks about a secular civil code, but Congress never implemented it. Today, UCC has been implemented in Uttarakhand. Unfortunately, the Congress is opposing this, he said.

Kalash installed atop Ram temple in Ayodhya, CM Yogi Adityanath expresses joy and happiness

LUCKNOW: Kalash was installed atop the Ram temple on April 14 following due rituals. According to Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai, the high priests led the the rituals as per Vedic traditions at 9:15 am and the Puja concluded at 10:30 am. After the Vedic rituals, the Kalash was placed on the spire of the temple with the help of machinesand cranes. Champat Rai said that a significant milestone in the temples construction was achieved on the auspicious occasion of Vaisakhi and the birth anniversary of Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar. The next phase will see the installation of the dhwajdand on the temples main shikhar (peak). The overall construction work is progressing steadily, he stated. Champat Rai also shared that the construction machinery would now be removed from the temple premises, marking a significant shift. Meanwhile, reacting to the significant milestone, UP CM Yogi Adityanath remarked that the construction of Ram temple stood as a powerful symbol of not just 'spiritual' devotion, but also cultural and social harmony. He emphasised that the grand temple of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya reflected the collective faith and unwavering resolve of the people of India. The temple in Ayodhya will reinforce Sanatan values on the global stage, said CM Yogi. The Chief Minister lauded the temple trust and all individuals contributing to the construction, calling it a defining step toward building a 'New India'. He reiterated the state governments commitment to transforming Ayodhya into a world-class spiritual and tourism destination.

PM lays foundation stone for new terminal at Hisar airport

Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation for a Rs 410-crore terminal at Hisar Airport, enhancing Haryana's connectivity. New flights will connect Hisar to Ayodhya, Jammu, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh. Since 2014, the number of airports has doubled to 150, with the UDAN scheme connecting 90 airports and making air travel more accessible.

PM Modi Flags Off Hisar-Ayodhya Flight, Lays Foundation Stone For New Terminal At Maharaja Agrasen Airport

Congress insulted Ambedkar, reduced SCs, STs and OBCs into second class citizens: PM Modi

CHANDIGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress party of reducing the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs into second-class citizens while in power. The Prime Minister's accusation came on the birth anniversary of social reformer and chief architect of Indian Constitution Dr B R Ambedkar. Modi was addressing a rally in Hisar after laying foundation stone for a new terminal building at Majaraja Agrasen Airport worth over Rs 410 crore and flagging off a flight to Ayodhya. Launching an all-out attack on the Congress, Modi said that the Congress party's opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, benefitted only a few extremists while leaving the rest of the community neglected, uneducated and impoverished. The Prime Minister said if the Congress truly cared for the Muslim community, the party would have appointed a Muslim as their party president or allocated 50 per cent of tickets during elections to Muslim candidates. He stated that the new provisions will honor the sanctity of Waqf, ensuring that the rights of poor and Pasmanda Muslim families, women, and children are upheld. He affirmed that this reflects the true spirit of the constitution and genuine social justice. The Constitution talks about a secular civil code, but Congress never implemented it. Today, uniform civil code has been implemented in Uttarakhand. Unfortunately, the Congress is opposing this, he said. He criticized the Congress for its treatment of Ambedkar, stating that while he was alive, they insulted him, orchestrated his electoral defeats twice, and conspired to exclude him from the system. He remarked that after Babasahebs passing, the party also attempted to erase his legacy and suppress his ideas. He highlighted that Dr. Ambedkar was the protector of the Constitution, whereas they became its destroyer. He stated that while Dr. Ambedkar aimed to bring equality, Congress spread the virus of vote-bank politics in the country. Modi remarked that Ambedkar envisioned a life of dignity for every poor and marginalized individual, enabling them to dream and fulfill their aspirations. Criticizing the Congress rule during which the SC, ST, and OBC communities faced significant barriers, with even access to banks being a distant dream, the Prime Minister said that insurance, loans, and financial assistance were mere aspirations for them. He highlighted that under the BJP government led by him, the largest beneficiaries of Jan Dhan accounts are from SC, ST, and OBC communities. He proudly noted that today, these individuals confidently showcase their RuPay cards, symbolizing their financial inclusion and empowerment. Reiterating his promise that even those wearing slippers would fly in airplanes, a vision now being realized across the country, Modi highlighted that in the past ten years, millions of Indians have experienced air travel for the first time. He noted that new airports have been built even in areas that previously lacked proper railway stations, sharing that before 2014, India had 74 airports, a number achieved in 70 years while today, the number of airports has surpassed 150. He emphasized that nearly 90 aerodromes have been connected under the UDAN scheme, with over 600 routes operational, enabling affordable air travel for many. Hisar Airport will elevate the aspirations of Haryanas youth, providing them with new opportunities and dreams, he added.

Ayodhya's Ram temple gets threat email, probe on

Police, however, haven't shared much information with the media, except that an individual from Tamil Nadu wrote the email in English.

PM Modi Flags Off Hisar-Ayodhya Flight, Lays Foundation Stone For Rs 410-Crore Hisar Terminal Project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first commercial flight from Hisar to Ayodhya and laid the foundation stone for the new terminal building of the Maharaja Agrasen Airport. The new terminal, worth over Rs 410 crore, is set to feature a modern passenger terminal, a cargo terminal, and an air traffic control building, according to an official statement. The project, which marks a major boost to Haryanas aviation infrastructure, is expected to be completed within two years, significantly enhancing the airports capacity and efficiency. The move is part of the government's UDAN, or the regional connectivity scheme, aimed at making air travel more affordable and accessible. Hisar Airport will elevate the aspirations of Haryanas youth, providing them with new opportunities and dreams, said Modi. With regular flights now scheduled between Hisar and Ayodhya twice a week, and three weekly flights to cities like Jammu, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh, Hisar Airport is expected to become a key regional hub. The inauguration of Hisar Airport marks a significant milestone in Haryana's development journey. It will boost regional connectivity and catalyse economic growth across the state. https://t.co/8DtkTWUEXD Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2025 Reiterating his promise to make air travel 'safe, affordable and accessible to all', the prime minister said that nearly 90 aerodromes have been connected under the UDAN scheme, with over 600 routes operational, enabling affordable air travel for many. This has led to record-breaking numbers of annual air travelers. India's domestic air traffic reached 16.13 crore in 2024, marking a 6% increase year-on-year, showed DGCA data. Modi further highlighted that various airlines have placed record orders to the tune of 2,000 new aircraft, which will create numerous jobs for pilots, air hostesses, and other services. He also pointed out that the aircraft maintenance sector will generate significant employment opportunities. Modi's visit to Hisar coincided with Ambedkar Jayanti, commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, a monumental figure in Indian history renowned for championing the rights of marginalised communities and for his role as the chief architect of the Constitution. During the occasion, PM Modi also launched a series of development projects in Haryana, with investments totalling around Rs 10,000 crore. . Read more on Business by NDTV Profit.

Probe on after Ram Temple Trust receives threat email

An investigation has begun after Ram Temple Trust received a suspicious email warning the trust about a security threat to Ram temple, a senior police official in Ayodhya district said on Monday.

Votebank ka virus: PM Modi attacks Congress for opposing Waqf Act, says loot of land will stop now

Congress has become the destroyer of Constitutions. Dr BR Ambedkar wanted to bring in equality, but Congress spread the virus of vote bank politics. Babasaheb wanted that every poor, every backward can live with dignity and with their head held high, have dreams and complete them, PM Modi said in Hisar, Haryana while inaugurating first commercial flight from the district to Ayodhya.

PM flags off Hisar-Ayodhya flight, lays foundation stone for new terminal building of airport

PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Maharaja Agrasen Airport's new terminal building to be built at an estimated cost of over 410 crore

PM flags off Hisar-Ayodhya flight; lays foundation stone for new terminal building of airport

HISAR, Apr 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday flagged off a commercial flight from here to Ayodhya and laid the foundation stone of the new terminal building at the airport. In line with his commitment to make air travel safe, affordable and accessible to all, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Maharaja Agrasen Airports new terminal building to be built at an estimated cost of over Rs 410 crore. It will include a state-of-the-art passenger terminal, a cargo terminal [] The post PM flags off Hisar-Ayodhya flight; lays foundation stone for new terminal building of airport appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

LIVE: PM Modi flags off Hisar to Ayodhya flight, lays foundation for new terminal at Hisar airport

PM Modi flags off Hisar-Ayodhya flight, lays foundation for Rs 410-crore terminal at Hisar Airport

On Ambedkar Jayanti, PM Modi inaugurated development projects in Haryana, including Hisar Airport. He flagged off the inaugural commercial flight from Hisar to Ayodhya and laid the foundation for a new 410 crore terminal building featuring modern passenger and cargo facilities, along with an ATC building.

On Ambedkar Jayanti, PM Modi to launch Hisar-Ayodhya flight during Haryana visit

On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana on April 14. He will travel to Hisar and at around 10:15 a.m., he will flag off a commercial flight from Hisar to Ayodhya and lay the foundation stone for the new terminal building of Hisar airport. He will also address a public meeting.

PM Modi to launch development projects in Haryana on Ambedkar birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation for multiple development projects in Haryana on April 14, coinciding with Bhim Rao Ambedkar's birth anniversary. These initiatives include flagging off a Hisar-Ayodhya flight, laying the foundation for Hisar airport's new terminal, and launching an 800 MW thermal power unit in Yamuna Nagar.

Watch: Hanuman Jayanti: devotees flock to temples across the country

Heres a look at how devotees observed the occasion in Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Ahmedabad, Shimla, Delhi and Hyderabad

Two killed, 15 injured as bus hits stationary truck in UP's Basti

BASTI: Two people were killed and 15 others injured when a double-decker bus hit a stationary truck on the National Highway 28 in Basti district late last night, police said on Saturday. According to police, the incident occurred near the Vikramjot crossing in the Chhawani Police Station area around midnight. Police said the speeding double-decker bus (registration number RJ 27 AP 9558) travelling from Gorakhpur to Lucknow rammed into the rear side of the truck parked on the roadside at the Vikramjot crossing by its driver after its broke down. The bus hit the truck with such force that the bus' front portion was badly mangled, and two people died while several passengers received serious injuries, the police said. The truck, coming from the Gorakhpur side, developed some fault after which the driver parked it on the roadside near a shop, owned by Santosh Kumar. The Police said the impact of the crash was so intense that passengers were thrown about inside the bus, and some suffered multiple injuries. The local police, led by Vikramjot outpost in-charge Ritesh Singh, rushed to the spot and took the injured to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Vikramjot. Fourteen people, including children and elderly passengers from Bihar and Rajasthan, were reported injured in the crash. Among the injured were residents of Gopalganj, Siwan, Motihari, and other districts of Bihar, as well as a few from Rajasthan. Many had sustained severe injuries and were later referred to the Medical College in Darshan Nagar, Ayodhya, for further treatment. Seven of them are said to be in critical condition, the police said. Police confirmed that two people died on the spot due to the impact, though their identities have yet to be established. Authorities said they are continuing with further legal proceedings in the case.

Ayodhya greatly shaped Asian ideas, culture: LG Sinha

Jammu, Apr 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed Ayodhya Parv-2025, organised by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), Shri Ayodhya Nyas and Pragya Sansthan, at New Delhi, today. Mahant Kamal Nayan Das Ji of Maniramdas Chhawani; Geeta Manishi Mahamandaleshwar Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj; Padma Shri Vasudev Kamath; Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, Chairman, IGNCA; Lallu [] The post Ayodhya greatly shaped Asian ideas, culture: LG Sinha appeared first on Northlines .

Ayodhya Had A Massive Impact On Shaping Ideas And Culture In Asia: LG Sinha

Jammu, Apr 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed Ayodhya Parv-2025, organised by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), Shri Ayodhya Nyas and Pragya Sansthan, at New Delhi, today. Mahant Shri Kamal Nayan Das Ji of Maniramdas Chhawani; Geeta Manishi Mahamandaleshwar Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj; Padma Shri Vasudev Kamath; Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, Chairman, IGNCA; Lallu Singh, former Member of Parliament and heads of various religious and cultural organisations graced the occasion. The Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to everyone [] The post Ayodhya Had A Massive Impact On Shaping Ideas And Culture In Asia: LG Sinha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Video: Man caught filming women bathing at Ayodhya guest house

Hyderabad: In another incident of breach of privacy of women in Uttar Pradesh, a 30-year-old female devotee was filmed secretly while bathing at a guest house in Ayodhya. The incident occurred at the Raja Guest House, in front of Gate Number 3 of the Ayodhya Ram Temple at around 6:30 am, on Friday, April 11. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Ayodhya temple in final phase, 'Ram Darbar' to be enshrined on first floor on April 30

LUCKNOW: Raja Ram (Ram, the emperor) will be consecrated in the royal court on the first floor of the Ram temple in Ayodhya in June this year. The idol of Lord Ram with Goddess Sita and courtiers will be placed in the royal court on the day of Akshaya Tritiya on April 30, this year. As the construction of Ram temple, commenced in 2020 following the Supreme Court order on November 9, 2019 is nearing the completion, the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is sorting out the dates for the consecration of the idols of deities on the upper floors of the temple. Confirming the enshrinement of Ram Darbar on the first floor of the upcoming temple on April 9, temple trust general secretary Champat Rai said that while the Ram Darbar will be enshrined on the first floor just above the sanctum sanctorum where Ram Lalla resides, six additional temples within the parkota (secuirty wall) would house idols of Lord Surya, Goddess Bhagwati, Annapurna, Shivling, Ganpati, and Lord Hanuman. On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the Ram Darbar will be ceremoniously placed on the first floor. A three-day Pran Pratishtha ceremony is scheduled for some time in June during which sacred rituals like Jalavas, Annavas, Aushadhivas, and Shayyavas will be performed by the high priests in the presence of all trust members, he added. He further sated: In the Sapt Mandap section of the temple, idols of revered figures such as Maharishi Valmiki, Maharishi Vashishtha, Maharishi Vishwamitra, Agastya Muni, Nishad Raj, Shabari, and Ahalya will be installed. All these idols are being crafted from pristine white Makrana marble in Jaipur, and their sculpting work is in the final phase. Preparations are in full swing for the deities' decoration, attire, and ornamentation, he said. As per the sources, the idols are being sculpted by main sculptor Prashant Pandey who is working with a team of 20 on different idols in Jaipur. Champat Rai further stated that the statue of Tulsidas, who wrote the epic Ramcharitmanas, has already been installed and it can be visited by devotees at the Yatri Suvidha Kendra pavilion. The transportation of the newly sculpted idols from Japur to Ayodhya will start from April 15. As they arrive, the idols will be placed in their designated locations. Larsen & Toubro is overseeing the installation of all 18 statues, said Rai. Rai said that an idol of Lakshmanji, the younger brother of Lord Ram, will be installed in the Sheshavatar Temple. Work on Sheshavatar Temple will begin, which requires the removal of the tower cranes currently in place. Once cleared, construction of the northern and southern sections of the temple rampart will commence. The entire construction of the Ram Temple is projected to be completed by October 2025, he added. Moreover, four grand entrance gates are being constructed -- the Northern Gate, Crossing-11 Gate, Crossing-3 Gate, and the Main Entrance of Ram Janmabhoomi. These gates will be named after the great spiritual traditions of Ramanujacharya, Shankaracharya, Madhvacharya, and Ramanandacharya, symbolizing India's spiritual richness and its unity. Champat Rai also mentioned that the temples Shikhar (spire) was consecrated and other structural elements including Dhwaj Dand (rod holding the flag), will be installed in phases. Statues of Purandar Das and the symbolic Squirrel of Prayagraj would also be placed within the temple premises.

With Ram darbar opening, Ayodhya temple is fully done

The Ram temple at Ayodhya will see the installation of a 'Ram Darbar' next month, which will be open for devotees from June 6. The event will also mark the completion of the construction of the temple, which started in 2020. The installation of the Ram Darbar will take place on May 23 and will be a religious ceremony with pujas being held before it is opened to devotees on June 6.

Ram Darbar at Ayodhya Temple to open for devotees from June 6

Lucknow, Apr 9: The Ram temple at Ayodhya will see the installation of a Ram Darbar next month which will be open for devotees from June 6 but it wont be a consecration ceremony, says temple construction committee chief Nripendra Mishra. The event will also mark the completion of the construction of the temple which [] The post Ram Darbar at Ayodhya Temple to open for devotees from June 6 appeared first on Northlines .

Ram Darbar at Ayodhya temple to be open for devotees from June 6: Nripendra Mishra

The Ram temple in Ayodhya is set to unveil a 'Ram Darbar' on June 6, following the installation of idols on May 23. While a religious ceremony will accompany the installation, it will not be a consecration, as that already occurred in January 2024.

Anti-Dalit mindset: Rahul Gandhi slams BJP after leader 'purifies' Rajasthan temple

AHMEDABAD: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the BJP of having an anti-Dalit mindset after its leader sprinkled Ganga water at a Ram temple in Rajasthan's Alwar to purify it following Congress' Tikaram Jully's participation in the consecration ceremony there. He also asserted that the country will be run by the Constitution and its ideals, not by 'Manusmriti' which considers Bahujans as second class citizens. The Congress on Tuesday had accused the BJP of being anti-Dalit and demanded an apology from its top leadership after a party leader sprinkled Ganga water at a Ram temple in Alwar to purify it following Jully's participation in the consecration ceremony there. Referring to the incident, Gandhi said in a post in Hindi on X, Another example of BJP's anti-Dalit and Manuvadi thinking! BJP has been continuously insulting Dalits and attacking the Constitution. That is why it is important not just to respect the Constitution but also to protect it. Modi Ji, the country will be run by the Constitution and its ideals, not by Manusmriti which considers Bahujans as second class citizens, Gandhi, who is here to attend the AICC aession said. ! , , , https://t.co/ruEXJgPMcf Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 9, 2025 Congress leaders, including Jully and former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, have termed Gyandev Ahuja's act an insult to Dalits, but the BJP leader denied the charge. Maintaining that there was no caste angle to his act, Ahuja, however, defended his action, saying Congress leaders have o moral authority to attend such ceremonies as the party's leadership had questioned the existence of Lord Ram and oycotted the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya last year. The consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in a residential society of Alwar was held on Sunday on the occasion of Ram Navami and Jully was in attendance. On Monday, Ahuja said the consecration ceremony was a good programme, but there were some discrepancies. I went there today and sprinkled Ganga water to purify the temple premises, he told reporters in Alwar. The Congress' former president Sonia Gandhi had got affidavits submitted in court, calling Lord Ram mythical. Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi boycotted the historic Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. So the party leaders have no moral authority to attend such programmes, he said. When contacted, Ahuja told PTI that he took the step because of Congress leaders' view and approach towards Lord Ram and not because Jully is a Dalit. Jully, on the other hand, claimed that Ahuja's act was indicative of the BJP's mentality towards Dalits. He claimed it was not only an attack on his faith but also an effort to promote the crime of untouchability

Ram Navi celebrated across country with large processions, special prayers; tight security in several states

AYODHYA, Apr 6: People thronged temples and participated in colourful processions as Ram Navami was celebrated across the country on Sunday, amid tight security in communally sensitive areas in several states including West Bengal, where BJP and TMC took out scores of rallies giving a political hue to the festival. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Ramanathaswamy temple in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, and greeted the people on the festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ram. Prabhu Shri [] The post Ram Navi celebrated across country with large processions, special prayers; tight security in several states appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Janmotsav of Lord Ram celebrated with great pomp in Ayodhya

AYODHYA (UP), Apr 6 : The Janmotsav of Lord Ram Lalla, seated in a grand and divine temple in the city of Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram, Ayodhya, was celebrated with great pomp, with Surya Tilak being the major attraction on Sunday. The Janmotsav of Shri Ram Lalla was celebrated with great pomp in the grand and divine Ram temple. Exactly at noon, Ram Lalla was bathed with milk and then adorned with new clothes. Ram Lalla was given Tilak [] The post Janmotsav of Lord Ram celebrated with great pomp in Ayodhya appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

'Divine coincidence': PM Modi shares aerial video of Ram Setu

PM Modi, returning from Sri Lanka, shared an aerial video of the Ram Setu and felt it was a divine coincidence that it aligned with the 'surya tilak' ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Ram Navami. He extended warm greetings and highlighted Lord Ram's unifying force for the nation.

Over 2.5 Lakh Diyas Lit In Ayodhya To Celebrate Ram Navami | Watch

The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department organised various cultural programmes, including art exhibitions, to mark the occasion

Over 2.5 Lakh Earthen Lamps Lit In Ayodhya On Occasion Of Ram Navami

Ayodhya was bathed in a divine glow and spiritual fervour on Sunday evening as more than 2.5 lakh earthen lamps were lit along the banks of the Saryu River at the Chaudhary Charan Singh Ghat on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami.

PM Modi, says its 'Divine coincidence' Ram Setu darshan happens as Surya Tilak takes place in Ayodhya

Government does not want control over Waqf but to ensure it acts as per rule: Nadda on partys 45th foundation day

NEW DELHI: BJP National President JP Nadda on Sunday reiterated that the BJP is the worlds largest ideology-based political party, and one that has never compromised on its core principles. Speaking at an event to mark the party's 45th foundation day at its central office, which coincided with Ram Navami, Nadda said the BJP is deeply rooted in Indias traditions, culture and political ideology. Our goal is not to control Waqf Boards. The Centre aims to ensure they operate within the law, so their assets can be used to promote education, healthcare, and employment for the Muslim community on a large scale, Nadda asserted, referring to the recently passed Waqf Amendment Bill, which received presidential assent after clearing both Houses of Parliament. He also cited examples of how countries such as Turkey handle Waqf properties. Reaffirming the Modi governments position, Nadda said, We do not seek to control the Waqf Board. Our aim is to ensure that those managing it do so within legal boundaries and adhere to established rules. The properties and funds of the Waqf Board will be dedicated to promoting education, healthcare, and employment for the Muslim community. Recalling the BJPs evolution as a political force, Nadda noted that the party, which began as the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in 1951, has now become the worlds largest political party. We have never deviated from our ideological foundation for votes, unlike the Congress, which has suffered due to ideological dilution. Our founding stalwarts like Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and others made the party dedicated to the nation and the New Bharat, he remarked. Highlighting the BJPs current strength, Nadda said the party now has 240 members in the Lok Sabha, 98 in the Rajya Sabha, and over 1,600 MLAs across the country. Weve just concluded our membership drive, and the number of BJP members has surpassed 13.5 crore. We now have more than 10 lakh active party workers, he said, adding that the BJP is the only political party that has witnessed scientific growth. Expanding the organisation and winning elections is both an art and a science, he said. While our opponents criticise us in Parliament, they also acknowledge that we are the worlds largest party. Even they recognise our strength. He called on BJP workers to spend a day next week at every booth and engage with the partys oldest members. Defining the partys ideology, Nadda said the BJP always prioritises the nation and upholds Indias cultural and historical traditions. He said a magnificent Ram temple had been built in Ayodhya during the BJPs rule, fulfilling a long-standing promise. Launching a scathing attack on the Congress, Nadda accused it of appeasement politics in the Shah Bano case. He said that under then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, the Congress bowed to pressure from certain Muslim groups, ignoring the Supreme Court's call for the emancipation of Muslim women. No one had the courage to take decisive action, he said. In contrast, Nadda praised the BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for abolishing triple talaq to empower Muslim women. He also mentioned that the BJP-led NDA government had granted citizenship rights to those who migrated to India after facing religious persecution in Pakistan. We said we would move beyond the colonial mindset. Rajpath is now Kartavya Path, and a statue of Subhash Chandra Bose has been installed near India Gate. We also scrapped Article 370. We never compromised on our ideological foundation, he said. Nadda further claimed that the BJP is advancing with the ideological foundation laid by Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, while accusing the Congress of trying to undermine its soul. He urged BJP workers to engage with the public from April 14 to 25, during Ambedkar Jayanti, to expose how the Congress undermined the Constitutions fundamental spirit. He also asked them to visit at least one booth and interact with veteran party members from the Jan Sangh and early BJP days. Later in the day, Nadda visited 98-year-old Shakuntala Arya, a veteran BJP worker who had served as Delhi Mayor in 1997.

'Mahamastakabhishek' of Lord Ram takes place at Ayodhya temple

The Surya Tilak ceremony of Lord Ram took place at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Sunday during Ram Navami. Radiant rays of the Sun converged on the forehead of Lord Ram, filling devotees with joy. The event included a live telecast and the distribution of special prasad.

'Divine coincidence': PM Modi sees Ram Setu, Surya Tilak of Ram Lalla from plane while returning to India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an aerial video of Ram Setu on Ram Navami, which he described as a 'divine coincidence' that coincided with his virtual viewing of the Surya Tilak ceremony in Ayodhya. While in Sri Lanka, Modi visited the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in Anuradhapura and launched several projects with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Divine Coincidence: PM Modi Gets Ram Setu Darshan Mid-Air As Surya Tilak Unfolds In Ayodhya | Watch

PM Modi called it a divine coincidence as the sighting of Ram Setu took place around the same time when the Surya Tilak ceremony was underway in Ayodhya's Ram Temple.

PM Modi Inaugurates Pamban Bridge: How It Will Make Train Journey To Rameswaram Smoother

Close to 30 trains, with up and down journeys, are expected from Rameswaram station. The island will have direct trains from Secunderabad, Kanniyakumari, Bhubaneswar, Okha, and Firozpur Cantt, apart from Ayodhya, Varanasi and Chennai

Ayodhyas Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Witnesses Surya Tilak

AYODHYA, Apr 6 : On the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya witnessed the Surya Tilak illuminating the forehead of Ram Lalla. The Surya Tilak occurred exactly at noon when a beam of sunlight precisely directed on the forehead idol of Ram Lalla and formed a celestial tilak. Visuals showed priests offering prayers to Ram Lalla during the Surya Tilak. Earlier in the day, large crowds gathered at the temples across Uttar Pradesh in [] The post Ayodhyas Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Witnesses Surya Tilak appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Ram Navami In Ayodhya LIVE: Devotees Throng Ayodhya's Ram Temple Ahead Of Surya Tilak Event Today

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Drones In Maharashtra, Ayodhya; Peace Room In West Bengal: States Prepare For Ram Navami Celebrations

Maharashtra and West Bengal have deployed additional forces in sensitive areas to avert any untoward situation that may arise during the Shobha Yatra on Ram Navami.

PM Modi extends greetings on Ram Navami, wishes for fresh enthusiasm in countrymen's lives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his Ram Navami greetings and wished for new enthusiasm in citizens' lives. He is scheduled to visit Ramanathswamy Temple and inaugurate the new Pamban Bridge. Devotees celebrated at Ayodhya's Ram Temple and Hanumangarhi Temple, taking holy dips and offering prayers.

Devotees Visit Ayodhya's Ram Temple, Take Holy Dip On Ram Navami

Scores of devotees thronged Ayodhya's Ram Temple on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami.

Massive turnout at Ayodhyas Ram temple: Devotees take holy dip, witness Surya Tilak on Ram Navami

Ayodhya Ram Navami 2025: Ayodhya witnessed a massive turnout on Ram Navami as millions of devotees gathered to celebrate the birth of Lord Ram. The temple town was decorated with lights and flowers, while authorities introduced extensive crowd control, health, and safety measures. The Surya Tilak, a highlight of the day, saw the suns rays touch the deity's forehead at noon. Delhi temples also saw large footfall, with arrangements praised by visitors for their cleanliness and devotion-friendly atmosphere.

Ayodhya Gears Up for Grand Ram Navami with Tight Security, ORS for Devotees

Over 2 lakh diyas to be lit, crowd control, health, and traffic plans in place for smooth celebrations in Ram Janmbhoomi

Congress, Asaduddin Owaisi challenge Waqf (Amendment) Bill in SC

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Mohammad Jawed and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday challenged the validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Supreme Court, saying it violated constitutional provisions. Jawed's plea alleged the bill imposed arbitrary restrictions on Waqf properties and their management, undermining the religious autonomy of the Muslim community. The petition, filed through advocate Anas Tanwir, said the proposed law discriminated against the Muslim community by imposing restrictions that are not present in the governance of other religious endowments. Owaisi's plea was filed by advocate Lzafeer Ahmad. The bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha with 128 members voting in favour and 95 opposing it. It was passed in the Lok Sabha early April 3 with 288 members supporting it and 232 against it. Jawed, a Lok Sabha MP from Kishanganj in Bihar, was a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the bill and alleged in his plea that the it introduces restrictions on the creation of Waqfs based on the duration of one's religious practice. Such a limitation is unfounded in Islamic law, custom or precedent and infringes upon the fundamental right to profess and practice religion under Article 25, it said. INDIA bloc unitedly opposed Waqf Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha The plea claimed the restriction discriminated against persons who had recently converted to Islam and wish to dedicate property for religious or charitable purposes, thereby violating Article 15 of the Constitution. Article 15 deals with prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. The plea said an amendment to the composition of the Waqf Board and the Central Waqf Council mandated inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf administrative bodies, which was an unwarranted interference in religious governance unlike Hindu religious endowments, which remain exclusively managed by Hindus under various state enactments. This selective intervention, without imposing similar conditions on other religious institutions, is an arbitrary classification and violates Articles 14 and 15, it said. It said the enhanced role of state authorities in Waqf administration impinged on the right of Muslim community to manage its institutions. The bill shifts key administrative functions, such as the power to determine the nature of Waqf properties, from the Waqf Board to the district collector, the plea said. This transfer of control from religious institutions to government officials dilutes the autonomy of Waqf management and contravenes Article 26(d), it said. The plea said the proposed law also modified the process of dispute resolution by altering the composition and powers of the Waqf tribunals. It reduces representation of individuals with expertise in Islamic law, influencing the adjudication of Waqf-related disputes, it said. The plea claimed this change disproportionately affected willingness to resort to legal recourse through specialised tribunals, in contrast to the robust protections provided to other religious institutions under their respective endowment laws. These amendments undermine property rights protected under Article 300A, it alleged. By expanding state control over Waqf assets, the plea said, it limited the ability of persons to dedicate property for religious purposes. Subjecting Waqf properties to heightened scrutiny, the bill goes against the apex court's 1954 decision which held that transferring control of religious property to secular authorities was an infringement of religious and property rights. The plea claimed the bill omitted the concept of Waqf-by-user. The doctrine of Waqf-by-user was duly affirmed in the apex court's verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute case of Ayodhya, it added. The plea said the verdict held that a property may attain status of Waqf through long-standing religious use. By removing this provision, the bill disregards established legal principles and limits the ability of the Waqf Tribunal to recognise properties as Waqf based on historical usage, violating Article 26 which guarantees religious denominations the right to manage their own affairs, it added.