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Mumbai, April 7 Self-proclaimed godman-cum-astrologer Ashok Kharat is alleged to have sexually exploited women by claiming that he possessed "divine power" and would use it to cause the death of their family members or defame them if they didn't comply, according to investigators.He used the...

Ayodhya (UP), April 2 Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya with his family on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.He was accompanied by his wife, Priti Adani, son Karan Adani, and daughter-in-law Paridhi Adani. The family participated in rituals at the temple and...

Ayodhya (UP), April 2 Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya with his family on Thursday.Adani was accompanied by his wife, Priti Adani, and son Karan Adani during his visit to the temple on Hanuman Jayanti.The Adani family participated in the rituals at the...

New Delhi, March 26 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Ram Navami and prayed for the well-being of all, expressing hope that the blessings of Lord Ram would guide the nation towards the goal of a 'Developed' and 'Self-Reliant' India.Ram...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the people on the sixth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Katyayani.In a post on X, PM Modi said, "I bow to Maa Katyayani! May the grace of the Goddess – the presiding deity of divinity and valour –...

Varanasi (UP), March 23 A court in Varanasi on Monday rejected the bail applications of 14 people who were arrested a week ago after they allegedly hosted an Iftar party and ate chicken biryani on a boat in the Ganga river.The 14 were charged with defiling a place of worship, causing offense...

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...

Mumbai, March 20 Facing criticism from opposition parties over her association with rape-accused "spiritual leader" Ashok Kharat, Maharashtra State Commission for Women chairperson Rupali Chakankar submitted her resignation on Friday.Chakankar, who is also the chief of the NCP's women's wing...

Mumbai, March 20 As opposition parties targeted Maharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar over her alleged association with rape accused "spiritual leader" Ashok Kharat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday asked her to resign.Chakankar, a leader of the...

Mumbai, March 20 Opposition parties on Friday targeted Maharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar over her alleged links with a self-proclaimed numerologist, arrested by the Nashik Crime Branch for raping a woman and exploiting many others under the guise of religious...

Mumbai, March 20 NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar on Friday demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged incidents of black magic that reportedly took place near the residences of late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar last year, and sought to identify the individuals who...

Mathura/Varanasi, March 19 Devotees flocked to temples across Uttar Pradesh on Thursday as Chaitra Navratri began, with long queues observed outside major shrines in Mathura and Varanasi.In Mathura, worshippers offered flowers, coconuts, and chunari at Devi temples. The festival will conclude...

Kota (Rajasthan), March 19 The Gangaur celebrations will begin with great enthusiasm on Saturday, with preparations underway for a grand procession from the Sarathal Fort in Rajasthan on the occasion of Ram Navami.Gangaur, dedicated to the union of Gauri and Isar (Goddess Parvati and Lord...

New Delhi, March 19 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to the people of India for Chaitra Navratri and wished that the grace of Goddess Durga brings new energy to the resolution of 'Developed India'.On Thursday, India is celebrating the first day of Chaitra Navratri...

Nashik, March 8 People celebrated by jumping into ponds filled with coloured water, a tradition associated with the Peshwa era, in Nashik, marking the Rangpanchami festival on Sunday.Traditionally, the festival of colours was celebrated on the fifth day after the Holi bonfires were lit...

Varanasi (UP), March 6 Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said on Friday that cows hold a special place in Hindu tradition and emphasized that no one can harm them in the state.Speaking in Varanasi, Maurya said, "Countless deities reside in Gau Mata, and we all worship...

A festive atmosphere is in place in Goalpara in anticipation of the Doul Utsav. Local markets are filled with Holi-related items, including colored powder, masks, caps, water guns, and various colorful products for children.At the historic Shri Shri Ramchandra Bigraha Temple in Rangjuli, which...

Mumbai, February 27 – Director Sudipto Sen, who directed 'The Kerala Story', has come out in support of the upcoming film 'The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond' and his own film 'Charak'. He stated that the audience has an appetite for films like 'Animal' and 'Dhurandhar', yet films like 'The Kerala...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, February 24 For most people, a receding river is a sign of a drought, but for locals in Paithan town, Maharashtra, when the Godavari river levels drop, it is time for them to head to the riverbank in search of gold.Armed with sieves and nets, people from villages...

Ranchi, February 22 Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visited the Baba Baidyanath temple in Deoghar district, Jharkhand, on Sunday.Adani arrived at the temple town under tight security and proceeded directly to the sanctum sanctorum to perform rituals at the 'jyotirlinga'.A team of priests...