The Nirmohi Akhara, one of the parties that got one-third of the disputed land in the Ayodhya title dispute, moved the Supreme Court on Tuesday opposing the Centre's plea to release majority of the 67.7 acres of acquired land, saying it cannot be given to anyone by the government.


Nirmohi Akhara moves SC against land release


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Nirmohi Akhara, one of the parties that got one-third of the disputed land in Ayodhya title dispute, moved the Supreme Court on Tuesday opposing the Centre's plea to release majority of the 67.7 acre of acquired land in favour of Ramjanamboomi Nyayas.


Ayodhya: Nirmohi Akhara moves SC against land release


Pakistan on Monday accepted India's "proposal for a technical meeting" on the Kartarpur Corridor which will be held on April 16.


Pakistan 'accepts' India's 'offer' on Kartarpur


The BJP has been promising to build a grand Ram temple at the site of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya since 1991 -- even before the mosque was razed.


Building Ram temple has been BJP's pledge since 1991


Thirty-seven Rohingya Muslims were discovered on the Kuala Perlis beach in Malaysia on Monday, authorities said, sparking fears of a fresh exodus of the minority community in Myanmar.


37 Rohingyas found on beach in Malaysia


The BJP pledged in its Lok Sabha election manifesto released on Monday to explore all possibilities within the framework of the Constitution to facilitate the construction of a grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya.


BJP to explore possibilities to build Ram temple


Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday alleged that the Arunachal Pradesh Catholic Association (APCA) has been asking people to vote for Congress candidate and former Chief Minister Nabam Tuki.


Arunachal church body seeking votes for Tuki: Rijiju


Actor-politician Suresh Gopi, the BJP candidate in the Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency, violated the model code of conduct by seeking votes in the name of religion, Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Tikka Ram Meena said on Sunday.


Actor-politician Gopi violated model code: CEO


Deras, or sects, in Punjab hold a lot of importance in the electoral season. With each Dera capable of influencing scores of voters, who are their followers, political parties and leaders have no option but to look up to these during elections.


In electoral season, Deras are all-important in Punjab (IANS Special)


As the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, is being celebrated throughout the world this year, his message of love, peace, equality and brotherhood is being brought to the wider world -- both by the Sikhs and by Indian missions abroad.


Berlin spreads Guru Nanak's message by planting saplings


The BJP and its alliance partners in Tamil Nadu are claiming consolidation of Hindu votes in their favour owing to the "anti-Hindu" speeches of leaders of the opposition DMK and DK, but the DMK rules out this issue impacting its poll prospects.


Will DMK's 'anti-Hindu' comments get AIADMK-BJP votes?


Reacting to reports of Goa's Roman Catholic Church's displeasure, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state convenor and South Goa Lok Sabha candidate Elvis Gomes, here on Saturday, said views of "one or two of the clergy don't represent" the views of the Church.


AAP brushes aside Goa Church displeasure reports


With the 9-day Chaitra Navratri festival starting on Saturday, Hindu organisations forcibly shut around 180 meat and chicken shops at different locations of Gurugram, demanding they remain closed during the festival.


Gurugram Hindu bodies shut meat shops for Navratri


As the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) organised "Vijay Mahamantra Jaap Anushthans" across the country on Saturday, its working President Alok Kumar said the event will remove all obstacles on way to a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya.


Obstacles to Ram temple would go away soon: VHP chief


The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) is planning to celebrate Ram Navami on April 14 in a big way in West Bengal by bringing out over 700 processions across the state, an official said here on Saturday.


VHP plans 700 processions on Ram Navami in Bengal


It would have been better if L.K. Advani had given his excellent advice to his party men about their attitude towards other parties before being denied a Lok Sabha ticket.


Will BJP listen to Advani's advice? (Column: Political Circus)


Sikhs around the world are taking part in a scheme to plant a million new trees as a "gift to the entire planet" as part of celebrations to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak, the media reported on Friday.


Sikhs aim to plant million trees as 'gift to planet'


A day after prisoners and jail authorities clashed inside the Srinagar Central Jail, police on Friday imposed restrictions in Srinagar's old city areas, police said.


Restrictions in Srinagar, Mirwaiz under house arrest


The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), which has decided not to hold any agitational programme on the Ram temple issue till the Lok Sabha polls, is all set to organise a "Vijay Mahamantra Jaap Anushthan" across the country on Saturday.


VHP to organise 'Vijay Mahamantra Jaap Anushthan'


Home to many spiritual and religious leaders, India abounds with their precious teachings. Bringing their wisdom, usually in form of aphorisms, to guide people is an upcoming 10-book series called 'Life Lessons' with its first four featuring Moinuddin Chisti, Guru Nanak, Adi Shankara and Mahavira set to soon hit stands in India.


Book series on Indian spiritual leaders' teachings


The sultanate of Brunei on Wednesday brought into force severe punishments under a new penal code based on sharia or Islamic law, including death by stoning or amputation applied to crimes such as theft, sodomy or adultery.

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