Latest Mahabharata News & Updates

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) The trailer of the upcoming film ‘Krishnavataram’ was unveiled on Wednesday. It was unveiled at the sacred Krishna Janmabhoomi. The unveiling extended across key sacred sites including Raman Reti Temple, Radha Rani Temple, Prem Mandir, and ISKCON Vrindavan, turning the launch into a multi-location devotional movement. The trailer gives a glimpse into the world of Lord Krishna, how he is compelled by the destiny to go turn from Radha.Lord Krishna is one of the most rev…

Jaipur, March 20 (IANS) Emphasising heightened security at the revered Khatu Shyam Temple, Sikar Superintendent of Police Praveen Nayak on Friday said that authorities are continuously working to strengthen safety arrangements at the shrine, which witnesses lakhs of devotees throughout the year. He also dismissed reports claiming that individuals recently arrested in Ghaziabad had conducted surveillance or clicked photographs of the temple.Addressing the media, Nayak said the Sikar Police has be…

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday urged the Centre to rename Delhi as ‘Indraprastha,’ stating that the current name reflects only a later phase of history, while Indraprastha represents the national Capital’s original civilisational identity. In a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Khandelwal, who represents Chandni Chowk in the Lok Sabha and also serves as the National General Secretary of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), requested the governm…

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Monday strongly criticised the Mahayuti government, likening their political conduct to the hubris of the antagonist Duryodhana from the Mahabharata. The Thackeray camp, in an editorial titled “Duryodhana’s Ego: No Need for a Leader of the Opposition!” in the party’s mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’, claimed that there has been a democratic erosion caused by individual ego. It paints a picture of a ruling establishment that views the…

Belagavi, Feb 4 (IANS) A local court on Wednesday convicted 12 people in connection with the Dalit woman nude parade case that was reported from Vantamuri village of Karnataka’s Belagavi district.On December 10, 2023, the 42-year-old woman was dragged out of her house, stripped, and paraded.She was later tied to an electric pole and assaulted, reportedly because her son had eloped with a girl from the village.The violence was allegedly unleashed on the boy’s mother by the family members of the g…

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Describing National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets as the nation’s second line of defence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Saturday, called upon youth to draw inspiration from their vital role in raising public awareness when mock drills were conducted across the country during Operation Sindoor. Addressing the cadets at the NCC Republic Day Camp in Delhi Cantonment here, the Defence Minister said, “As the world is going through a period of uncertainty, our youth must remai…

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of the state on the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Day, asserting that the state of infinite possibilities has broken the shackles of struggle and policy apathy to emerge as the growth engine of India’s development. The Chief Minister shared a video message on social media platform X, addressing the people of the state and highlighting the transformation Uttar Pradesh has witnessed i…

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Diwas 2026 is being celebrated on Saturday with the theme ‘Viksit Bharat–Viksit Uttar Pradesh’, reflecting the state’s cultural richness and developmental journey. The celebrations include the launch of the ‘One District–One Cuisine’ initiative, aimed at showcasing traditional dishes from every district of the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate the main event in Lucknow. The celebrations will begin on Saturday at t…

Bengaluru, Jan 8 (IANS) The BJP on Thursday accused the Karnataka Police of allegedly stripping a female party worker in Hubballi and demanded a judicial enquiry in the case.At a press conference the Karnataka BJP claimed that the police had acted like Dushasana and brought shame to the entire state.It may be noted that Dushasana is a prominent antagonist in the Hindu epic ‘Mahabharata’ and the younger brother of Duryodhana, the leader of the Kauravas. He is infamous for attempting to publicly d…