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As protests shift to state capital, pilgrims flock Sabarimala
For the first time since the Sabarimala temple opened on November 16, there has been a sharp increase in the number of pilgrims.
Will lend support to party which addresses problems of seers: Priests' body
The Akhil Bharatiya Tirth Purohit Mahasabha, an all India organisation of priests, has decided to give its support to the political party which will work for solving problems of seers and saints. On December 1, the organisation passed a 14-point resolution in its two-day national working committee meet. Quoting the resolution, national president of the Mahasabha Mahesh Pathak said neither state control of temples is acceptable nor the formation of Shrine board, as this will destroy the basic religious culture of the temples. They demanded that all places of pilgrimage should be inter-connected with rail routes as most of the domestic pilgrims are senior citizens who face problems. Pathak requested Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to declare Lord Krishna's birthplace Mathura as a 'Teerth sthal' (pilgrim centre) like its suburbs areas of Vrindaban, Goverdhan, Barsana and Nandgaon. The latter four were declared 'Teerth sthal' by the UP government last year.
Sushma Swaraj inaugurates Gandhi-Zayed Digital Museum in Abu Dhabi
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj inaugurated the Gandhi-Zayed Digital Museum here on Tuesday along with Foreign Minister of UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.The launch marks the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi and the centenary celebrations of UAE's founding father Sheikh Zayed."Valuing Peace, Tolerance and Sustainability. EAM @SushmaSwaraj and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan jointly launch the Gandhi-Zayed Digital Museum commemorating the 100th year of Founding Father of #UAE Sheikh Zayed and 150th year of Mahatma Gandhi #BapuAt150," the Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Raveesh Kumar, tweeted on Tuesday.The EAM is on an official two-day visit to the nation, where she is slated to call on the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and interact with the Indian diaspora today, before emplaning for India.She earlier co-chaired the 12the Joint Commission Meeting between India and UAE ..
Gandhi-Zayed Digital Museum launched in Abu Dhabi
A digital interactive museum showcasing the life, works and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi and the founder of modern UAE Shaikh Zayed was on Tuesday jointly inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Gandhi-Zayed Digital Museum, which will promote peace, tolerance and sustainability, is part of the celebrations by the two countries to mark 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and centenary celebrations of the birth of Shaikh Zayed. "Valuing Peace, Tolerance and Sustainability... EAM @SushmaSwaraj and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan jointly launch the Gandhi-Zayed Digital Museum commemorating the 100th year of Founding Father of #UAE Sheikh Zayed and 150th year of Mahatma Gandhi #BapuAt150," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted. The Museum, that will celebrate the life and legacy of the visionary leaders, will showcase rare photographs, videos and objects representing the ..
India-UAE discuss cooperation in trade & investment, 2 agreements signed
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj co-chaired the 12th Joint Commission Meeting with the Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, where discussions were held on a number issues and two key agreements were also signed.An agreement on Currency Swap was inked along with a Memorandum of Understanding on Development Cooperation in Africa."Advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. EAM @SushmaSwaraj & Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan co-chaired 12th India-UAE #JCM. Held exhaustive discussions on cooperation in energy, security, trade, investments, space, defence & consular, among others," Raveesh Kumar, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted.The EAM reached Abu Dhabi late on Monday for a two-day visit, where she is slated to inaugurate the Gandhi-Zayed Digital Museum in the UAE capital, interact with the Indian diaspora and call on the Crown Prince of Abu ...
J&K governor pays tribute to Sheikh Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Tuesday paid tribute to Kashmiri leader Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah on his 113th birth anniversary.
J-K governor pays tribute to National Conference founder
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Tuesday paid tributes to National Conference founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 113th birth anniversary, which will be observed Wednesday. On the occasion, the governor recalled the significant contribution of Abdullah to the development of the state. "A sustained endeavour towards strengthening of our democratic institutions and maintenance of communal harmony and brotherhood will be a befitting tribute to Sheikh Sahib," Malik said in his message. He said Abdullah was a popular leader and a social reformer who fought for the rights of the oppressed sections of society, irrespective of caste, creed or religion and strived for the sustenance of secular and pluralistic values.
Swaraj arrives in Abu Dhabi to hold 12th Joint Commission Meeting
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj arrived in Abu Dhabi late on Monday ahead of the 12th Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), which she will co-chair with UAE's Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.Taking to his Twitter handle, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "Hello Abu Dhabi! EAM @SushmaSwaraj arrives in the fascinating city of #AbuDhabi. EAM would be co-chairing the 12th session of India-UAE #JCM, co-inaugurating the Gandhi-Zayed Museum & interacting with the Indian Community."The EAM is slated to participate in a string of high-level engagements planned during her short trip, from December 3 to December 4. The EAM will call on the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and inaugurate the Gandhi-Zayed Digital Museum in the UAE capital.She will also hold an interactive session with the Indian diaspora during her two-day visit."India and the UAE enjoy strong bonds of friendship, which are founded on .
Quota for Muslims: Owaisi advises PM to read Constitution
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi ruling out reservation for the Muslims, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday advised him to read the Constitution of India.
Swaraj departs for UAE to hold 12th Joint Commission Meeting
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday to co-chair the 12th Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) along with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Foreign Minister of the UAE, during her official visit to the nation from December 3 to 4."Sustaining the momentum of interactions. EAM @SushmaSwaraj emplanes for #AbuDhabi #UnitedArabEmirates to lead the Indian delegation at the 12th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting #JCM on Economic, Trade & Technical Cooperation. The last #JCM was held in September 2015 in New Delhi," Raveesh Kumar, the spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) tweeted on December 3.The EAM has a string of high-level engagements planned during her short trip, including calling on the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and inaugurating the Gandhi-Zayed Digital Museum in Abu Dhabi.She will also hold an interactive session with the Indian diaspora during her two-day ...
BJP, Congress attack Sisodia over his Ram Mandir remarks
Delhi BJP President Manoj Tiwari on Monday slammed Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia over his statement on constructing a university on the disputed Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, saying it is an attack on the religious faith of crores of Hindus.
Congress practises caste, religion based politics: Goyal
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Piyush Goyal Monday accused the Congress of indulging in politics of religion and caste. Addressing a press conference in Rajasthan which goes to polls on December 7, the Union Railways Minister said: "Congress has always done politics based on religion and caste whereas the BJP never asks anyone his/her caste or religion. It believes in the motto of 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas'." Defending incumbent chief minister Vasundhara Raje, Goyal said she had inherited the state from the Congress in a poor financial condition but her efforts had pulled it out of 'bimaru' (sick) category. Various development works were done by the chief minister, Goyal said, adding that BJP would return to power in the state.
Jagannath temple: SC refuses to hear plea seeking CBI probe into Oct 3 violence
The Supreme Court Monday dismissed a plea seeking CBI probe into the October 3 violence at Puri during a protest against the introduction of queue system for devotees at the Jagannath temple. A bench of Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta refused to entertain the plea which had also raised the issue of policemen allegedly entering the shrine with guns and wearing boots during the violence. On October 10, the apex court had said no policeman should enter Jagannath temple "with weapons and shoes" after it was alleged before it that during the October 3 violence at the temple, cops had entered the place with boots and guns. The Odisha government's counsel had termed these allegations as "absolutely false" and said that no policeman had entered the temple as the incident had taken place at the office of Shree Jagannath temple administration which is situated around 500 metres from the main temple. Nine policemen were injured in the violence during a 12-hour bandh called by a ...
Modi hits back at Rahul, says Rajasthan won't vote on his knowledge of Hinduism
Days after Congress President Rahul Gandhi accused him of not understanding the fundamentals of Hinduism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back on Monday, saying Rajasthan will vote on the issue of development, not on his knowledge of Hinduism.
Einstein's letter rejecting God set to go on sale
A handwritten letter from physicist Albert Einstein in which he explicitly rejected God and religion is set to be auctioned at Christie's auction house in New York City on Tuesday for the second time since he wrote it a year before his death.
PM Modi attacks Rahul for questioning his Hindu credentials
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attacked Rahul Gandhi for challenging his Hindu credentials and questioned whether the Congress President wanted to seek votes in Rajasthan over this issue rather than the basic issues like electricity, water and roads.Prime Minister Modi's comment came two days after Gandhi said that the former "doesn't understand the foundation of Hinduism" and asked "What kind of a Hindu is he?"Gandhi had made the remarks in Udaipur while addressing a rally as part of campaigning for the upcoming Assembly polls."Even the saints have never claimed that they know everything about Hinduism and Hindutva. This is such a mammoth subject that it is not possible for any human to acquire," Prime Minister Modi said while addressing a rally here."I can never claim to be possessing this knowledge, only the 'naamdar' can do it," the Prime Minister said in reference to Gandhi, whom he calls by that name.He went on to add, "During the elections, he (Gandhi) is saying that ...
Thailand minister visits Saibaba temple, lauds his teachings
Thailand's Education Minister Teerakiat Jareonsettasin has lauded Saibaba's teachings, saying they promote communal harmony and brotherhood among people of different religions. He offered prayers at the famous Saibaba temple here Sunday evening, and said he hopes more people from his country would get to know about the revered saint and his teachings. "I came to Shirdi because I know about Saibaba for quite sometime. I watched Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the shrine (in October)...," the minister told PTI. He said though Saibaba died around 100 years ago, more and more people are visiting the temple to seek his blessings, which means "there is something great about him". "Saibaba could bring harmony betweenMuslims and Hindus, so we can learn how to live together with different religions. I hope that with this visit, I will be able to bring more Thai people to learn about Saibaba," he said. During his visit, Shri Saibaba Sansthan's trustee Bipin Kolhe ...
China welcomes opening of Kartarpur corridor
China on Monday said it was glad to see good interaction between India and Pakistan on opening the Kartarpur corridor, allowing Indian Sikhs to visit the holy shrine in Kartarpur.
Religion personal matter, not inheritance of political party: Scindia
Amid war of words between political parties in poll-bound Rajasthan, Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said Sunday religion is a personal matter and not the inheritance of a party. Scindia's remarks come a day after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said the Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his party were confused about his religion and caste. Swaraj was reacting to Gandhi's statement asking Prime Minister Narendra Modi what kind of a Hindu he is as he "does not understand" the foundation of Hinduism. "As far as religion of any individual is concerned it is his personal matter. Where do you go, which faith you follow, it is a personal matter. Any religion is not an inherited property of any political party," Scindia told reporters at a press conference here. He said religion should not enter the domain of politics and vice-versa. Attacking the BJP for raking up the Ram temple issue, he said, "It is their habit to say 'mandir hum wahi banayege lekin tareek nahi batayege' ...
Fr Albert Hemrom named next Bishop of Dibrugarh Diocese
The Vatican on Sunday announced Fr Albert Hemrom as the coadjutor Bishop and the successor of Bishop Joseph Aind of the Catholic Diocese of Dibrugarh in Assam. The Diocese comprises the civil districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Majuli, Jorhat and Golaghat. Pope Francis made the announcement at around 4.30 pm, following which incumbent Bishop Aind pronounced the name of Fr Albert Hemrom as the next Bishop before a huge congregation here. The Bishop designate, 49-year-old Fr Hemrom, is a PhD in Canon Law, and will be the sixth Bishop of Dibrugarh and the youngest in the north-east region, Bishop Pores Aind told PTI. Fr Hemrom will be consecrated as a Bishop on March 3 in presence of other bishops and a huge Catholic congregation, he said. He will be the coadjutor Bishop till the retirement of Bishop Aind on November 6, 2020, Bishop House sources said. At present, Fr Hemrom is the Rector of St Josephs Seminary, Dibrugarh and also holds the post of ...