New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) A political storm erupted on Tuesday after Telangana Congress MLC Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud accused the BJP of invoking Lord Ram for electoral gains, with senior BJP leaders launching a sharp counter-attack and accusing the Congress of repeatedly insulting Hindu beliefs and Sanatan Dharma for political gains.Reacting to the controversy, Union Minister Giriraj Singh strongly criticised the leader’s statement, saying it reflected a lack of understanding of India’s cultur…
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Gangasagar, Jan 13 (IANS) Devotees in large numbers are arriving at the Gangasagar Mela and taking a holy dip at the sacred confluence of the River Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, offering prayers to the Sun God ahead of Makar Sankranti. The confluence of the holy River Ganges and the Bay of Bengal is known as Gangasagar, one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Hinduism.The religious fair is held every year on the occasion of Makar Sankranti at Kapil Muni’s ashram in West Bengal’s Gangasagar.Th…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has once again triggered a controversy with his remarks describing Hindutva as “Hinduism in paranoia”, drawing sharp criticism from the BJP, which accused him of “insulting” Sanatan Dharma.Aiyar, during a debate titled ‘Hinduism Needs Protection From Hindutva’ on Sunday, said, “Hindutva is Hinduism in paranoia. It asks 80 per cent Hindus to quiver in front of 14 per cent Muslims. Hindutva is a BJP leader slapping a blind, hungry…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday paid homage to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, also celebrated as National Youth Day, and said that his teachings will continue to inspire humanity.The government proclaimed January 12 as National Youth Day in 1984 with the aim of motivating young individuals by connecting them to the principles and teachings of Swami Vivekananda, while also promoting their involvement in the development of the nation.In a post on X, Preside…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, also marked as National Youth Day, and said that this day brings new strength and self-confidence for younger generations. The government proclaimed January 12 as National Youth Day in 1984 with the aim of motivating young individuals by connecting them to the principles and teachings of Swami Vivekananda, while also promoting their involvement in the development of the na…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 10 (IANS) CPI-M Kerala secretary M.V. Govindan on Saturday accused the media of misrepresenting the party’s stand against communalism in the wake of the controversy triggered by senior leader A.K. Balan’s remarks on the Marad riots.Govindan said criticism of communal forces was being deliberately portrayed as criticism against religion.He alleged that attacks on the RSS were being projected as attacks on Hinduism, while criticism of Jamaat-e-Islami was being portrayed…
Haridwar, Jan 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv on January 11, to celebrate the resilience of Indian civilisation. Earlier in a blog post, the Prime Minister marked 1,000 years of the Somnath temple’s resilience and hailed it as the symbol of India’s unbroken spirit.After PM Modi penned down the significance of the Somnath temple in a blog and also recalled the first attack on it, several Hindu saints and seers spoke about the significa…
New Delhi, 3 Jan (IANS) The second day of Delhi Shabdostav 2026, being organised at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, witnessed a wide-ranging discussion, including one centred around ‘history of Hinduism’. Several writers as well as historians presented their views on Indian literature and culture.Ami Ganatra, a management professional and also noted writer, shared her views on the concept of ‘Ram Rajya’ and elaborated on what it would entail for society.“If the society wants to establis…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Renowned ‘Kathavachak’ Devkinandan Thakur on Friday criticised Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan after his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), bought a Bangladeshi cricketer. Thakur claimed that this action has offended the feelings of Hindus nationwide, particularly in light of the alleged abuses against minorities in Bangladesh. Speaking to IANS, Devkinandan Thakur said that the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh was ongoing and deeply …
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the second anniversary of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Highlighting the spiritual and cultural significance of the temple for devotees across India, Pathak said, “On the completion of two years of the grand Ram Lalla temple, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all citizens of the country. Thanks to PM Modi, we have been able to wit…