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Lakhs visit Bankey Bihari temple in Mathura on Hindola Utsav
Lakhs of pilgrims paid obeisance to the principal deity of the famed Bankey Behari temple on Hindola Utsav in Vrindavan till nearly midnight on Tuesday. "Owing to foolproof arrangements followed by extension in the timings of the temple, over two lakh pilgrims paid obeisance to the deity, without any untoward incident," DM Sarvagya Ram Mishra said. The temple complex was reverberating with excitement from morning till evening, Gyanendra Goswami, a sevakar at the temple said. "Next year I will pay obeisance with my family," said Dr Shailendra who was encouraged by the new arrangements made. Shailendra had come with his friends this time. Hindola Utsav would continue upto Raksha Bandhan in other temples of Vrindavan, however, in Behari Ji temple, it would come only next year the festival in this temple is observed only for a day on Hariyali Teej, said Shashank Goswami, another sewakar.
Bangladesh's 'National Mourning Day' observed in Agartala
The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission here on Wednesday observed the country's "National Mourning Day", to mark the 43rd death anniversary of the first Bangladesh President "Bangabandhu" Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Pakistan: Slogan shouting against PTI in assembly
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) members on Wednesday raised slogans in the National Assembly against Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which has bagged maximum seats in the recently-concluded general elections.The opposition staged a protest against alleged rigging of elections on July 25.The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan official Marvi Sirmed tweeted, "Lota fauj na manzoor, LotoN ki fauj namanzoor. Slogans being raised by PMLN members on the floor of the House #NA. Protesting against massive rigging plotted by permanent powers."The protest and slogan shouting took place after PTI's Asad Qaiser was elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly. No sooner did Qaiser take the oath, PML-N members started sloganeering 'Vote ko izzat do', Samaa TV reported.Beginning of the month, anti-Army protests were also staged in Pakistan's Punjab province over alleged rigging. The protesters were heard shouting slogans like "Ye jo dahshatgardi hai, iske peeche vardi hai .
Those dividing nation on religious terms are not its well-wishers: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged people to love and respect fellow Indians for the nation's development, saying those dividing the country on religious grounds are not its well-wishers.
UAE congratulates India on I-Day
United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a message of congratulations on Wednesday to his Indian counterpart Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of India's 72nd Independence Day.
Australian Senator compares Muslims with 'poisonous jelly beans'
Australian Senator Fraser Anning on Wednesday compared Muslims with "poisonous jelly beans", following his "racist" maiden speech in the Senate seeking immigration restrictions based on race.
146th birth anniversary of Aurobindo observed
People from various parts of the country thronged the Aurobindo Ashram here to pay homage to the saint philosopher on the occasion of his 146th birth anniversary today. Devotees sat in meditation before the memorials of Aurobindo and his spiritual collaborator The Mother (Mira Alfasa). Visitors were also allowed into the room of the philosopher on the premises of the Ashram established by him in 1926. Aurobindo carried out his spiritual experiments in the room for several years. Special arrangements were made by the management of the Ashram for the convenience of the people.
300 priests accused of abusing thousands of children in US
Internal documents from six Catholic dioceses in the US state of Pennsylvania showed that over 300 "predator priests" have been credibly accused of sexually abusing thousands of children, according to a grand jury report.
Religion does not teach animosity: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday reminded people on the occasion of Independence Day that no religion teaches animosity.
Kejriwal, Sisodia greet people on I-Day
Delhi Chief Minister and his deputy Manish Sisodia on Wednesday greeted the people on the occasion of the 72nd Independence Day of the country.
Over 300 priests accused of child sex abuse in US
More than 300 "predator priests" from six Catholic dioceses across US state of Pennsylvania have been accused of sexually abusing over 1,000 child victims, according to a new grand jury report released on Tuesday.
Rahul's remark disrespectful to majority community: BJP
The BJP on Tuesday hit out at Congress President Rahul Gandhi for his remark that he does not believe in any variety of Hindutva, saying it was "humiliation" of the majority community and disrespectful" to Hindu philosophy.
Ajman ruler pardons 90 prisoners ahead of Eid
Ajman, Aug 14 (IANS/WAM) Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, the UAE's Supreme Council Member and Ruler of the Emirate of Ajman, has ordered the release of 90 prisoners days ahead of Eid ul-Adha.
Journalists attacked by guards at Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal house
Several media persons were allegedly assaulted by a group of private security guards at the Bishop House in Punjab's Jalandhar city.The incident happened at Bishop Franco Mulakkal's residence in Jalandhar yesterday.The journalists were in the city to report on the police investigation and questioning of Bishop Mulakkal, who had allegedly abused his position to repeatedly rape a nun from Kerala.
Nun abuse case: Kerala Police questions bishop in Punjab
Kerala Police on Tuesday questioned Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the Roman Catholic Diocese here in Punjab following allegations of sexually abusing a nun, an official said. No arrest has been made so far.
Journalists assaulted at Jalandhar Bishop's house
Several mediapersons from Kerala were allegedly assaulted by a group of private security guards at the Bishop House in Jalandhar in Punjab today. The Delhi-based journalists were in Jalandhar to report on the police investigation and questioning of Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who had allegedly abused his position and repeatedly raped a nun from Kerala. According to some of the journalists, the guards manhandled them and damaged their cameras and equipment while they were capturing the visuals of Bishop Mulakkal who had just returned to his headquarters from Chandigarh. No official comment was immediately available on the alleged assault of journalists. A special team of Kerala Police earlier reached the Bishop House to question the Bishop but was unable to do so since he was in Chandigarh. Punjab Police then asked the Bishop to return and appear for questioning. Interrogation is now underway. The state government earlier today told the Kerala High Court that a decision on ..
UP Madrasas directed to hoist National Flag on Independence Day
Ahead of the 72nd Independence Day, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday issued instructions to all the madrasas (Islamic schools) across the state to hoist the national flag and pay homage to all the freedom fighters.The decision has been taken to inculcate patriotism among students.The state government's order came two days after the Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board mandated reciting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' slogan during the Independence Day programmes to be held on Waqf properties on August 15.In an order issued on Saturday, Waqf board warned of "strict action" in case the directive was not complied with.Last year, the Yogi Adityanath-led government was criticised after it directed the madrasas to hoist the national flag and ordered the madrasas to make a video of the event in addition.However, the state government has not asked the madrasas to make videos this year.In 2017, a Muslim cleric had opposed the government orders making it mandatory for madrasas to unfurl national flag and ..
Sabarimala temple restricts devotees as Pamba river overflows
The authorities at the famed Hindu temple Sabarimala on Monday decided not to allow devotees as the Pamba river is overflowing -- a situation described as unsafe for devotees by the temple administration.
UP man barred from offering Namaz for participating in Kanwar Yatra
A Muslim man was prevented from offering Namaz in a mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district on grounds of participating in the recently-concluded Kanwar Yatra.The Baghpat local, Babu Khan, went to Haridwar to fetch water from the holy river Ganga as part of the Yatra. On many occasions during his travels, both Hindus and Muslims welcomed him at several places and he was offered a Gita in Shahanjahanpur.Khan reached his village and offered 'Ganga-Jal' in two temples, and his initiative was largely welcomed and admired by the people of Hindu community.However, when Khan went to a local mosque to offer his 'Namaz' or prayers, he was stopped by a group of fellow Muslims, who allegedly abused him, pushed him out of the mosque, and asked him to continue his Hindu practices as he was impure now.Following this, Khan lodged a complaint against them and alleged that the group had gathered outside his house and hurled slurs at him. He claimed that he barely managed to escape without ...
Some Dera men planned to 'eliminate' Sikh preacher Baljit Daduwal: SIT
Some Dera Sacha Sauda followers had allegedly planned to 'eliminate' Sikh preacher Baljit Singh Daduwal, according to a report prepared by Punjab police's Special Investigation Team, probing sacrilege incidents. The contents of the SIT report were today shared with media by AAP MLAs Sukhpal Singh Khaira and Kanwar Sandhu here. SIT chairman Ranbir Singh Khatra, who is also the DIG of Ludhiana Range, submitted his report in the month of June to the Justice (retd) Ranjit Singh Commission which was constituted to investigate various incidents of sacrilege of the Guru Granth Sahib and other religious texts. In the report, the SIT mentioned that sacrilege incidents which took place in Faridkot district in 2015 were the "result of a conspiracy hatched by some Dera Sacha Sauda followers." According to the SIT report, main conspirator Mohinderpal, who was part of a 45-member committee of the Dera along with some other members, had allegedly planned to eliminate Daduwal who, according to them, .