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Mathura (UP), March 24 RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat raised concerns over illegal immigration in India on Tuesday, asking people to keep a close watch to identify intruders and report them to authorities.He also reiterated his push for a three-child policy, stressing the need for higher birth rates...

New Delhi, March 24 The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that no person professing a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism can be considered a member of a Scheduled Caste.A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and NV Anjaria, upholding an order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court...

March 24, New Delhi - On the sixth day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees offer prayers to Maa Katyayani, the sixth form of Goddess Durga. She is revered as a powerful warrior goddess.Maa Katyayani is believed to have been created from the combined energy of the gods to defeat the demon...

Washington, March 24: During a visit to the Sri Lakshmi Temple in Massachusetts, Congressman Jim McGovern engaged with community members in a moment that organizers described as both symbolic and historic.The visit to the temple in Ashland on March 21 marked, organizers said, the first time a...

Johannesburg, March 24 The Gauteng Premier's Office praised the role of South African Hindus in promoting social cohesion and humanitarianism among all South African communities.The remarks came as the prominent Hindu organization celebrated its 10th anniversary with a celebration in Lenasia...

Patna, March 23 – The sacred Chaiti Chhath festival has entered its second day, marked by the observance of Kharna Puja, after which devotees begin a strict 36-hour Nirjala (waterless) fast.On this occasion, devotees prepared Prasad consisting of roti and kheer made from milk and jaggery...

Mathura, March 23 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat will inaugurate the Jeevan Deep Ashram in Vrindavan on Tuesday, an official of the ashram said.Mahamandaleshwar Yatindranand Giri, the head of the ashram, said he invited Bhagwat to inaugurate the facility."I was associated...

Kolkata, March 23 Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar claimed that "rapid demographic changes" under the TMC's rule in West Bengal could soon turn Hindus into a minority in several districts, making it "very difficult" for candidates belonging to the community to win elections in the future.In an...

March 23, New Delhi: Today marks the fifth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga and mother of Lord Kartikeya.She symbolizes nurturing and protective energy and is depicted seated on a lotus, holding her son, representing wisdom, compassion...

New Delhi, March 23 – Devotees flocked to temples on the fifth day of Chaitra Navratri on Monday to offer prayers to Goddess Skandamata, the nurturing mother of Lord Kartikeya, marking an important day in the nine-day spring festival of Chaitra Navratri.At the Jhandewalan Mata Mandir in Delhi...

New Delhi, March 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the people on the fifth day of Chaitra Navaratri, which is dedicated to Goddess Skandamata.In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Heartfelt prayers to Maa Skandamata! May she, with her compassionate affection and...

Kolkata, March 22 On the campaign trail in West Bengal these days, the distance between a candidate and a voter can be measured not merely in speeches or slogans but sometimes in rotis rolled, beards shaved and hymns sung.From kitchens in Hooghly to roadside barber stalls in Birbhum and kirtan...

New Delhi, March 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the people on Sunday, on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "I bow in reverence to Maa Kushmanda – the embodiment of indomitable courage and spiritual...

Ghaziabad (UP), March 21 Haryanvi dancer Monika Chaudhary accused the Loni Police of illegally detaining her brother at the Ashok Vihar police outpost and denying him legal assistance.Chaudhary also cited the lack of support from Hindu communities on the issue and said she intends to convert...

Kathmandu, March 21 Six people were injured after a clash between two communities turned violent, prompting the local administration to impose restrictive orders for an indefinite period in the Kapilvastu district in southern Nepal on Saturday.The Kapilvastu District Administration Office...

Islamabad, March 21 – Non-Sunni Muslim communities in Pakistan, including Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and Ahmadis, have faced discrimination for decades, often being treated as second-class citizens through various subtle and overt means.Their concentration in sanitation work and limited...

Bikaner (Rajasthan), March 21 – In another significant example of Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb, the harmonious blend of Hindu-Muslim traditions, Bikaner in Rajasthan showcased peaceful coexistence of two different religious communities on Saturday. While Muslim worshippers offered prayers for...

New Delhi, March 21 A coffee table book by photographer Rajesh Kumar Singh and author Vincent Van Ross captures the many dimensions of the Kumbh festival through a collection of images and archives relating to the Poorna Kumbh, Ardh Kumbh, as well as the Mahakumbh."The Essence of Kumbh"...

Jaipur, March 20 The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) launched a 24-hour "helpline" on Friday to report "love jihad," "land jihad," and religious conversions in the state.The right-wing group stated that members of the Hindu community can call 9024-669-328 for immediate assistance and guidance in...

Nagpur, March 20 Selfish interests and the desire for dominance were the root cause of conflicts in the world, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Friday, asserting that lasting peace can only be achieved through unity, discipline, and adherence to dharma.Addressing a gathering in Nagpur, Bhagwat...