PM Modi at Ram Temple ceremony AYODHYA: Hoisting a ‘dharm dhwaj’ (religious flag) atop the Ram temple to declare the completion of the shrine construction, PM Modi said on Tuesday that “centuries-old wounds are healing, long-standing pain is finding closure, and a centuries-old resolve is finally being fulfilled”. “Today marks the culmination of a 500-year-long…
Lucknow: The much-anticipated 4-day Koshala Literature Festival will be held from Nov 27 to 30 at UP Darshan Park. The four-day event promises a vibrant celebration of literature, music, art and the city’s renowned ‘tehzeeb’, drawing acclaimed writers, thinkers, and performers from across the globe. This year’s edition of the festival is specially significant as…
Ayodhya: Hoisting the saffron ‘dharm dhwaj’ atop the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday referred to Kovidar tree, which has been inscribed on the flag, along with the sun and ‘Om’.Kovidar, believed to be created by sage Kashyap by crossing Mandar and Parijat trees, is linked to Ayodhya’s ancient identity and…
DK Shivakumar and CM Siddaramaiah (File pic) KANAKAPURA: Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar has stirred the political pot further by claiming there has indeed been “a confidential understanding on leadership transition among five-six leaders” soon after Congress won a landslide in the 2023 assembly elections. Shivakumar has for the first time made a direct reference…
Ayodhya: Unfazed by cold weather conditions during early morning hours, residents from the outskirts of Ayodhya and neighbouring districts braved all odds to reach the town to witness the ‘dhwajarohan’ ceremony at Ram temple.Though ‘bhagwa’ (saffron) flags dominated the scene, volunteers deputed to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly waved the tricolour as the PM’s…
NEW DELHI: As India and China consider more steps to normalise their relationship, Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong has reiterated Beijing’s position that the “complex” border issue and “specific differences” should not define bilateral ties and hinder cooperation.Speaking at a seminar, Xu stressed that this would be in line with the fundamental interests of…
Ayodhya: Calling the Dharma Dhwaj ceremony a consequentially significant moment, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that the event marks the culmination of a centuries-long aspiration. “This is a day of fulfilment. Countless people sacrificed their lives and contributed to the cause of Lord Ram over generations. Their souls would finally be able to live in…
NEW DELHI: In a late evening filing Tuesday, Election Commission told Supreme Court the Kerala govt has no locus standi to seek postponement of the special intensive revision (SIR) of the state’s electoral rolls on the ground of a parallel process being underway for local body elections.EC said it has issued categorical instructions to ensure…
Ayodhya: Marking a new beginning, devotees heading to Ram temple will have option to bow to Ram Lalla, as well as several other gods and goddesses, besides prominent rishis (sages) and distinguished figures mentioned in Ramayan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought blessings praying to the idols and deities that were placed in 14 temples constructed…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the Dhwajarohan Utsav at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, in Ayodhya (ANI photo) AYODHYA: PM Narendra Modi‘s 31-minute speech at the Ram temple flag-hoisting ceremony focused on civilisational pride as the driving force behind what India now aspires to be. ‘Dharm dhwaj’ bears three symbols – Sun, Om and the…
