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Gandhinagar, March 31 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, and toured its galleries, viewing rare artifacts and historical collections documenting the evolution of Jainism.Located within the...

New Delhi, March 31 Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti on Tuesday and said the life and teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir continue to illuminate the path of truth, non-violence, and compassion.He said Bhagwan Mahavir's ideals are spiritually uplifting and...

Kolkata, March 30 Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee accused the BJP on Sunday of creating divisions between communities in the name of religion and caste, and of never talking about development.Addressing an election rally in support of the party candidate at Jhalda in West Bengal's Purulia...

Hyderabad, March 28 Telangana MLA T Raja Singh criticized those who oppose singing "Vande Mataram" and chanting "Bharat Mata ki Jai," and questioned why India cannot become a "Hindu Rashtra."Addressing a Ram Navami procession here on late Friday, the Goshamahal MLA said those who claim India...

Gangtok, March 27 Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang extended greetings to the people of the Himalayan state on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami on Friday.In his message, the governor said that the holy occasion of Ram Navami symbolizes the birth...

Kozhikode (Kerala), March 25 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that nurses from Kerala exemplify the state's spirit as they do not differentiate between patients based on religion, community, or financial background.Rahul made the observation while drawing from his own experience...

Jaipur, March 24 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Tuesday that "dharma" is essential in politics as well as in all aspects of life, asserting that no work can be carried out properly in its absence.Addressing a gathering at the Shri Lalita Mahayagya 'purnahuti' and...

New Delhi, March 24 – The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a ruling by the Andhra Pradesh High Court, stating that a person who has converted to Christianity and continues to profess and practice the faith cannot claim the status of a Scheduled Caste.A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra...

Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Guru Hargobind Sahib, the sixth Guru of Sikhism, on his Jyoti-Jot day today. In a social media post, Mr. Shah stated that Guru Hargobind Sahib established the tradition of the saint-soldier, making Sikhism a powerful force for protecting humanity.The...

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"...

Mathura (UP), March 20 President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that the sacred land of Vrindavan is not merely a geographical unit, but a living experience of divinity, where the echoes of Lord Shri Krishna's pastimes resonate in every corner.Speaking at the inauguration of the Nand Kishor...

New Delhi, March 18 Historian William Dalrymple has been awarded the 2026 Mark Lynton History Prize for his book "The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World" for combining "literary grace, commitment to serious research, and social concern".The Mark Lynton History Prize is an...

Mumbai, March 17 Actress Hansika Motwani spent some peaceful moments at the Golden Temple in Amritsar after her divorce from Sohael Khaturiya.She posted a couple of pictures from the Golden Temple on her official social media handle, sharing her quiet moment of faith with her Instagram family...

Jaipur, March 16 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that while the caste system is meant to organize society, "casteism" weakens the social structure and divides the nation.Addressing a program at the Sire temple in Jalore, Adityanath also said that religion should act...

Los Angeles, March 15 – Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman has a routine before attending the Oscars. The actress has revealed that she will go to church before the awards ceremony.The actress is set to present at the Oscars. While her daughters Sunday and Faith attended the Chanel dinner, they...

New Delhi, March 14 RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said on Saturday that several divisive forces are trying to fracture the social fabric based on class and caste, and called for unity in society and the country.Paying tributes to Sant Ravidas on his 650th birth anniversary...

Mumbai, March 14 Actress Aditi Bhatia visited the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, seeking blessings from Lord Shiva after the release of her film, "The Kerala Story 2".Describing her religious visit as "surreal", Aditi shared that the past few weeks have been emotionally intense for her."I have...

Mumbai, March 13 Actress Nimrat Kaur celebrated her birthday with the blessings of Baba Vishwanath at the Kashi Vishwanath temple.The actress, known for her role in "Airlift," visited one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines for the first time. During her religious visit, Nimrat also participated...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 12 Monalisa Bhonsle, the young woman who gained fame during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela last year, said on Thursday that her marriage to a Muslim man here was according to her choice and in accordance with Hindu customs, rejecting allegations that it was a case of...

Kolkata, March 11 – Former West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, who resigned from his post last week, issued an "open letter" to the people of the state on Wednesday, expressing a deep emotional attachment to the region, and said that his association with West Bengal would remain unbreakable...