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Lord Ram's birthplace can't be shifted, deity's counsel tells SC
There is no particular religious significance or importance attributable to the Babri Masjid structure in Ayodhya, while 'janmasthan' (birthplace) of Lord Ram is a particular place of religious significance for the Hindus, so it can't be shifted, the deity's counsel told the Supreme Court on Thursday.
PM Modi extends Ramzan greetings to citizens
At the commencement of the Islamic month of Ramzan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greeting to all citizens and recalled the teachings of Prophet Muhammad."Ramzan greetings to everyone. We recall the pious thoughts of Paighambar Mohammad Sahab, who highlighted the importance of harmony, kindness and charity. These are also the virtues the Holy Month of Ramzan stands for," the Prime Minister tweeted.Prime Minister Modi also shared a two-minute long audio message hailing the path of charity and compassion led by Prophet Mohammad.Speaking about the significance of the dawn-to-dusk fasting or 'Roza', Prime Minister said, "The central aspect of Roza is that when a person is hungry, he understands hunger suffered by others, when he himself is thirsty he understands the thirst suffered by others. This is the occasion to remember the teachings and message of Paighambar Mohammad Sahab. It is our duty to follow his life's path of equality and brotherhood.""He was of the faith
PM greets people on Ramzan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted people on the first day of Ramzan, saying the holy month stood for the virtues of harmony, kindness and charity. The prime minister first tweeted in Urdu and later in English and also posted a sound clip of his last 'Mann ki Baat' programme in which he had extended his greetings in advance. "We recall the pious thoughts of paigambar Mohammad sahib, who highlighted the importance of harmony, kindness and charity. These are also the virtues the holy month of Ramzan stands for," he said. Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar when Muslims abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset and join mass prayers at mosques. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramzan.
Modi greets people on Ramadan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
Nitish greets people on the commencement of Ramadan
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today greeted the people of the state especially the muslim brothers and sisters on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan. In his message, Kumar said the month of Ramadan is marked by showering of divine blessings when God accepts the prayers of those observing Roza fasts. Kumar prayed for the spread of love, harmony and mutual respect during the holy month, an official release said.
Happiness, peace to all: B-town wishes fans on Ramadan
Celebrities in the Hindi film industry have wished all their fans lots of happiness and peace on the occasion of Ramadan. The month-long festival will conclude on June 14.
Nepal's Tribhuwan University felicitate Nischalananda Saraswati
Kathmandu [Nepal], May 17 (ANI): The Sanskrit department of Nepal's first and oldest Tribhuwan University has felicitated Swami Nischalananda Saraswati in a function on Wednesday.Swami Saraswati who is on his religious run in Nepal was felicitated as he prepared to leave the Himalayan nation and fly back to India on Thursday.One of the participants, Gyan Chandra Adhikari told ANI "Swamiji enlightened us with the speeches about life and its importance. In order to make our life meaningful all the things relating to religion, physical things which science is able to witness, science itself tends to witness and show others but it is all possible because of the god's will. The physical things, beings, and substances, all these are the boon of the god and to make our life more significant we should always be with the god and follow them."Nischalananda Saraswati is accorded as 145th Swami in a row. He came on a visit to Nepal last week.Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli along with an Indian envoy
Security stepped up around CJI residence, SC after Cong files petition agnst K'taka Guv's decision
Security was beefed up tonight and a strong posse of policemen deployed on the way leading to the 5 Krishna Menon Marg residence of CJI Deepak Misra, after news spread that the Congress has approached the apex court against Karnataka Governor's decision to invite the BJP to form the government in the southern state. As a midnight political drama was played out, traffic was diverted and barricades were placed at various places on the Krishna Menon Marg, even as journalists rushed to the CJI's residence in anticipation that advocates for the Congress party will mention the petition for urgent hearing in the case tonight itself. One of the cops said they were only informed that some VIP movements are likely to take place and therefore, security arrangements have been made. Security was also stepped up around the Supreme Court premises where the lawyers for the Congress met the registrar. Only one gate, i.e. Gate No E, was opened for the lawyers and court staff. The journalists were kept .
Nitish inaugurates "Malmas Mela" at Rajgir
The month-long "Malmas Mela", which attracts people from across the country to this pilgrimage town in central Bihar, was today inaugurated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Kumar, who also launched a mobile app that would help tourists gain information about Rajgir, which was the capital of the mighty Magadh empire in ancient India. Speaking on the occasion, Kumar said it filled him with pride that his native district of Nalanda was home to Rajgir which was held sacred by Hindus, Jains, Buddhists,Sikhs and Muslims alike. "I make it a point to visit this place at least once every year. Whenever I come here, I am filled with peace. This year, Malmas Mela has been included in the list of state festivals. Therefore, visitors may look forward to better facilities henceforth", the Chief Minister said.
Ramadan moon sighted in Telangana
Muslim holy month of Ramadan will begin in Telangana on Thursday as the moon was sighted on Wednesday, Moon Sighting Committee announced.
TRS govt has failed to fulfil key promises, says Cong
The TRS government in Telangana has failed to fulfill its key promises, including 12 per cent reservation for Muslims,state Congress president N Uttam Kumar Reddy alleged today. The TPCC chief said promises of three acres for Dalits and STs and double bedroom houses for poor were also not fulfilled. "However, KCR government is tying to create a wrong impression that it has fulfilled all the promises and resolved all problems," a Congress release said here. Reddy, who interacted with Congress workers on a social media platform today, greeted Muslims in the state on the eve of beginning of the holy month of Ramzan, it said. About the condition of Muslims in Telangana State, he alleged that Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has cheated the community on the promise of 12 per cent reservation. Reddy said the four per cent reservation for minority Muslims, which was implemented by the previous Congress regime Congress, is still in force. The promise of enhancement of quota for
Italy expels suspected Egyptian extremist
Rome, May 16 (IANS/AKI) Italian authorities deported an alleged Egyptian extremist on national security grounds, the Interior Ministry said.
Mehbooba welcomes Ramadan ceasefire order
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday welcomed the Centre's order directing the security forces to not launch operations in the state during the holy month of Ramzan.The Chief Minister took to Twitter to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh for their personal intervention in this regard."I wholeheartedly welcome the Ramadan ceasefire & would like to thank @narendramodi ji & @rajnathsingh ji for their personal intervention. My gratitude also to the leaders & parties who participated in the All Party Meeting & helped build consensus towards this announcement," she tweeted.Mehbooba further said that such decision will in future create a peaceful environment for a sustained dialogue.In another tweet, she said, "The month of Ramadan is a harbinger of peace & such a decision will go a long way in creating a peaceful & amicable environment for a sustained dialogue."Accordingly, the security forces are to ...
Christian from India gifts mosque to Muslim workers in UAE
A wealthy Christian businessman from India has gifted a USD 3 lakh mosque to hundreds of Muslim workers ahead of Ramzan in the UAE, a media report said today. Saji Cheriyan, 49, who hails from Kerala's Kayamkulam, built the mosque for Muslim workers living in a worker accommodation that he rented out to 53 companies in Fujairah, Gulf News reported. He will name the mosque as Mariam, Umm Eisa. Cheriyan said he decided to build the mosque after he saw workers taking taxis to go to the nearest mosque. "They have to spend at least 20 dirhams to go to Fujairah city or another industrial area to attend the Juma prayer in a mosque. So, I thought it will make them happy if I build a mosque here next to their accommodation," he said. The businessman, who had landed in the UAE in 2003 with just a few hundred dirhams, is gifting the 1.3 million dirham mosque to hundreds of workers this Ramzan, the report said. The mosque in the East Ville Real Estate complex in Al Hayl Industrial Area can ...
Centre directs forces to not launch operations during Ramzan in J-K
The Central Government on Wednesday asked the security forces not to launch operations in Jammu and Kashmir during the month of Ramzan.Accordingly, the security forces are to reserve the right to retaliate, if attacked or if it is essential to protect the lives of innocent people.The move was taken to maintain a peaceful environment during the holy month observed by Muslims.Home Minister Rajnath Singh informed Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti of the decision, which the latter whole-heartedly welcomed.Ramzan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief.
Saudi Arabia announces tomorrow start for Ramadan
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan will begin tomorrow in Saudi Arabia, the land of the religion's two holiest sites, authorities said. "The first day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan falls tomorrow corresponding to May 17, 2018," the Royal Court said in a statement published by state news agency SPA. The start date is set by both lunar calculations and physical sightings which determine when the last day of one lunar month ends and a new one begins. Traditionally, many Muslim-majority countries have followed the dates set by Saudi religious authorities, but in recent years many have used their own astronomical calculations. Ramadan is a holy month for the world's nearly 1.5 billion Muslims, many of whom practise the ritual of dawn-to-dusk fasting and prayers. Tradition holds that it was during Ramadan that the Prophet Mohammed started receiving revelations of the Muslim holy book, the Koran. Ramadan is one of the five "pillars" of Islam. The others are the profession of faith ...
Hyderabad police organises pre Ramzan coordination meet
In the light of upcoming Ramzan, the South police of Hyderabad have organised pre Ramzan coordination meeting with religious heads, departmental officers, Masjid committee members, Ulema and Mashyaqeen.The purpose of the meeting is to monitor the arrangements and security of Ramzan month.The program was attended by the Hyderabad city commissioner, along with other police officers.Commissioner of police, Anjani Kumar, said, elaborate arrangements, including bundobust, are made for the upcoming Ramzan month. Each and every activity will be monitored, he added.More than 1500 police force, including Telangana Special Police and Women Force, will be manning several Ramzan events in the city.The traders and shop owners have also made special arrangements to attract customers during Ramzan.Ramzan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief.
Megha Chakraborty takes diction classes to avoid Bengali accent
Actress Megha Chakraborty is taking classes in the Khari boli dialect to avoid her Bengali accent in the show "Krishna Chali London".
Muslim fasting month of Ramadan to start Thursday
Millions of Muslims around the world will begin the fasting month of Ramadan on Thursday. Saudi Arabia and other Muslim nations, like Indonesia, declared Ramadan would not begin Wednesday based on a moon-sighting methodology. That means the month of dawn-to-dusk fasting will most likely begin Thursday. The Ramadan fast, in which even water is prohibited, falls on especially long summer days this year for Muslims in the Northern Hemisphere. Fasting is intended to bring the faithful closer to God and remind them of those less fortunate. It is also a chance to kick addictions like caffeine and cigarettes. During the day, Muslims must abstain from eating, drinking, sex, gossip and cursing, and are encouraged to focus on meditative acts like prayer, reading the Quran and charity.
Trump greets Muslims on Ramadan
US President Donald Trump today greeted Muslims observing Ramadan and said the holy month is a time of self-reflection intended to deepen one's spiritual growth. In his message on the occasion of the start of the holy month, Trump said, "In this spirit of thanksgiving and reflection, those observing Ramadan can strengthen our communities, help those in need, and serve as good examples for how to live a holy life." "With the rising of tonight's moon, I send my greetings and best wishes to all Muslims observing Ramadan in the United States and around the world, Trump said. He said Ramadan is a time of self-reflection intended to deepen one's spiritual growth and renew a sense of appreciation for the many blessings God provides. Noting that Ramadan reminds of the richness Muslims add to the religious tapestry of American life, Trump said Americans are blessed to live under a Constitution that fosters religious liberty and respects religious practice. "Our Constitution ensures Muslims can