In a significant statement that has rekindled debate over religious sites, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called on the Muslim community to voluntarily hand over the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi and the Shahi Eidgah Mosque in Mathura to Hindus. Speaking at an event in Delhi, he emphasized that only these three temples—Ayodhya,…
Moscow:In a significant and unprecedented development in the ongoing conflict, Russia has for the first time successfully used a naval drone to sink a Ukrainian warship. The target of the attack was the Ukrainian Navy’s reconnaissance ship, the Simferopol, which was struck in the Danube River delta. The Russian Ministry of Defence claimed the strike…
Guwahati, Assam: The Assam government has announced that it will implement a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that will require the state’s permission for land transfers between people of different religions. This move is part of the government’s broader efforts to scrutinize such transactions, citing concerns about “fraudulent” and “illegal” land transfers and their potential…
Mumbai: In a significant political and personal gesture, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has visited the residence of his estranged cousin, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, after more than two decades. The visit, which took place on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, is being seen by political observers as a major step…
Patna, Bihar: Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ has been met with a massive public response in Bihar, sparking a political firestorm ahead of the state’s upcoming elections. The 16-day march, which is set to cover over 1,300 km across 20 districts and will culminate in a rally in Patna on September 1, has become a…
Dehradun: In a move that has drawn both support and criticism, the Uttarakhand government has passed a new and more stringent anti-conversion law. The Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2025, significantly tightens existing legislation, making unlawful religious conversions a more serious offense with harsher punishments and a broader scope. The new law, an amendment…
Berlin: An exclusive report in the prominent German newspaper, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s firm stance against pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, even as it signals a serious crisis in India-U.S. relations. The report claims that PM Modi has refused to take four separate phone calls from President Trump…
Palakkad, Kerala: A major controversy has erupted within the Kerala unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after a woman, who is a relative of prominent party leader C. Krishnakumar, filed a formal complaint with serious allegations against him. The complaint, which contains grave accusations, was reportedly sent via email to the office of BJP…
Canberra: In a historic and dramatic escalation, Australia has expelled Iran’s ambassador and three other diplomats, giving them seven days to leave the country. The Australian government has also announced the immediate suspension of its embassy operations in Tehran. This marks the first time since World War II that Australia has expelled a foreign ambassador…
New Delhi: A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Pakistan after India released water from several of its overflowing dams, leading to widespread flooding in hundreds of villages and the evacuation of over 150,000 people. The move, prompted by incessant and heavy rainfall in northern India, has inundated low-lying areas in Pakistan’s Punjab province, which is…
