Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP-led alliance in Maharashtra, claiming that the very first spell of monsoon showers has completely exposed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) developmental tallies and structural failures. In a sharply worded editorial published in the party’s mouthpiece ‘Saamana’, the Thackeray camp targeted the civic administration for its absolute lack of accountability, accusing…
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Agartala, July 15 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra is a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage, social harmony and the spirit of “unity in diversity”, urging people to carry the festival’s message of equality, inclusiveness and peaceful coexistence into their daily lives.Inaugurating the nine-day traditional Rath Yatra festival at the historic Jagannath Bari in Melaghar under Sepahijala district, the Chief Minister described the festiv…
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) National Award-winning singer Anuradha Paudwal has reacted to the controversy surrounding her remarks on Ram Mandir and the ‘Vishwaguru’ narrative. In her recent post on Instagram, she stated that conversations should not be taken out of context or sensationalized. Anuradha said she respects her nation and its leadership while emphasizing that every citizen has the right to express their views respectfully. On Wednesday, the singer shared a note that read, “Namaskar to a…
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher had come broken his silence over the controversy surrounding his remarks on the theft at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and shared that he said it with “complete honesty.” Sharing a video on X late in the night, the actor said he stood by every word of his earlier statement, also claimed that his remarks were deliberately twisted to create controversy, adding that he has never been afraid of trolls, influencers, or politicians and will co…
Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) In the backdrop of the recent donation row, Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra on Sunday hoped the new arrangement at the Ram Mandir, including the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) answerable to the temple trust, will continue to focus on welfare of devotees who have shown no signs of ‘distrust’ in the system. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Misra indicated that it was time to add another layer to strengthen the system for preven…
Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra said on Sunday that devotees are continuing to throng the temple without any signs of “hesitation or distrust” in the system despite the recent donation row. Speaking to IANS, Misra said he has no data on the flow of devotees since the row, but there are no indications of a dip in the number of people offering prayers daily.“The personal feedback I received after talking to devotees is that their focus conti…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Describing AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal as a “Political Hindu”, Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Sunday dismissed the former Chief Minister’s programme to organise Shri Sundarkand Paath in Rohini as a gimmick with an eye on the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.“Whenever Kejriwal finds himself politically cornered, he attempts to improve his political standing by organising Shri Sundarkand recitations in Delhi,” said Malhotra, pointing to the un…
Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra on Sunday said devotees should remain the central focus of every decision concerning the Ram Temple, while praying for the nation’s progress and the well-being of all its citizens.Speaking to IANS, Misra said, “We pray to Lord Ram, the embodiment of righteousness and virtue, to bless the nation with greater progress and ensure the well-being of all its citizens. Lord Ram means everything to us. As followers of…
Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) The Maharashtra Assembly witnessed fiery exchanges as Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched a blistering attack on Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray. Deputy Chief Minister Shinde on Friday evening accused the Opposition leader of practicing selective Hindutva, questioning why Uddhav Thackeray remained silent over alleged donation irregularities at Mumbai’s iconic Siddhivinayak Temple during his tenure as the former Chief Minister.The political showdown erupted am…
Bengaluru, July 11 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday issued a stern warning to police personnel against engaging in any illegal deals or criminal activities, stating that strict action would be taken against those found involved. “Police officers should never be part of any deals or criminal activities. If anyone is found involved, the government will take immediate and uncompromising action. Consider this either my request or my directive,” the Chief Minister said whil…