religious sites

Karachi, April 3 The idols of Lord Krishna and the Gopis were allegedly defiled at a historic building in Pakistan's financial capital, Karachi, a Hindu social activist in Pakistan claimed on Friday.Shiva Kachhi, Chairman of Pakistan Darawar Ittehad, said the defilement of the statues at the...

Islamabad, April 3 – A prominent organization advocating for minority rights has expressed serious concerns over the dilapidated condition and alleged encroachment on the historic Ramchandra Temple in Karachi, calling the situation a "national disgrace."According to the Voice of Pakistan...

New Delhi, March 31 The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) concluded on Tuesday with the screening of 'Shatak: Sangh ke 100 Varsh,' a film about the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, and a short film on Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai.The screenings took place at Bharat Mandapam, according to a...

Jammu, March 30 The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday rejected a private member's bill, introduced by a BJP MLA, by voice vote. The bill aimed to protect and restore temples in Jammu and Kashmir, including those that were encroached upon during the period of militancy. Deputy Chief Minister...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi Traffic Police has ensured largely smooth and regulated vehicular movement in and around the Jhandewalan Temple area during the ongoing Chaitra Navratri festival, an official said on Tuesday.The temple, one of the prominent religious sites in the city, witnesses a...

Islamabad, March 24: The recent suicide bombing inside a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, which killed at least 31 worshippers and injured over 160 others, was not an isolated incident but part of a grim trend for the Shia community in the country. The attack on the Khadija Tul Kubra mosque in...

New Delhi, March 21 The spy networks that Indian agencies have been uncovering in recent months were not just focused on providing sensitive information about the Indian armed forces. Within the espionage network, there were a group of people who were specifically instructed to focus solely on...

Ayodhya, March 19 While the world is embroiled in wars, India is "experiencing Ram Rajya," Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday.Adityanath made the remark while addressing a gathering here in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, who installed a 150-kg gold-plated...

New Delhi, March 19 More than 100 picket points, rooftop surveillance, and increased barricading are among the security measures taken by the Delhi Police in the Dwarka district, including Uttam Nagar, ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. This includes measures taken in areas where communal tension has been...

Hapur (UP), March 19 Two individuals allegedly linked to a criminal network based in Pakistan were arrested from the Dhaulana area of Hapur district for allegedly sending photos, videos, and location details of religious sites and key locations to their handlers across the border, police said on...

Lucknow, March 17 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that the increase in the number of pilgrims visiting religious sites in Uttar Pradesh reflects both improved infrastructure and deepening public faith, even as it presents challenges for the government.Addressing a gathering...

Lucknow, March 17 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the increase in the number of pilgrims visiting religious sites in Uttar Pradesh reflects both improved infrastructure and deepening public faith, even as it presents challenges for the government.Addressing a gathering after...

Dehradun, March 11 Non-Hindus will be prohibited from entering the Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines in Uttarakhand from this year, an official of the temple committee said on Wednesday.The decision was taken during a board meeting of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee held on Tuesday...

Jammu, March 8 A senior police officer has directed intensified surveillance across the hilly Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, with particular focus on tourist and religious places, to thwart attempts by anti-national elements to disturb peace.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Doda...

Mathura (UP), March 7 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that, if God wills, a grand temple dedicated to Lord Krishna will be constructed in Mathura, similar to the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya.After attending a meeting of the Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad, Yogi...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, March 2 Shaikh Asif, the founder of the ISLAM Party, said on Monday that a memorial to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj would be built in Malegaon, a communally sensitive city in Nashik district dominated by Muslims.Asif's ISLAM Party, which won 35 seats in the 84-member...

Islamabad, February 25 – As the population of Sikhs and Hindus in Pakistan continues to decline, a report released on Wednesday highlighted that land belonging to several religious sites of minority communities has been sold, with other properties allegedly being forcibly occupied by local...

The renovation of the Swami Shankaraaz Astaphan in Wahibugh restores the charm of this heritage site as the district administration revives the temple structure, traditional craftsmanship, and its sanctity, earning appreciation from local residents.February 22, Pulwama: After a long period...

Security has been increased at key religious and historical sites in the national capital today, following intelligence reports about a potential terrorist threat. Increased security measures have been put in place around the Red Fort and in parts of Chandni Chowk.This alert comes after...

Mathura, February 17 – Indian cricketer Virat Kohli visited the holy town of Vrindavan along with his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, where they sought blessings from spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj at the Keli Kunj Ashram on Tuesday.The couple arrived at the ashram early in the...