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…
Ayodhya: The sky was clear and one could feel the festivity in the air. As PM Modi’s plane — Indian Air Force Boeing 737-700 BBJ — touched down at the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya at 9.40am, the ball was set rolling for the grand ceremony. Despite volcanic ash from Ethiopia affecting flight operations…
KURUKSHETRA/NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi paid glowing tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur on his 350th martyrdom anniversary in Kurukshetra Tuesday, saying the ninth Sikh Guru considered the protection of truth, justice and faith his dharma, and sacrificed his life to defend it.His government will continue with the same “guru parampara”, the PM said at an…