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Ram Mandir LIVE: Delhi govt schools to be closed in first half of Jan 22

Ayodhya Ram Mandir News Live Updates: Catch all the latest updates on the consecration ceremony here

Ram temple event: AI-based CCTV cameras, drones deployed to ensure security

A multi-layer security cover is in place in Ayodhya for the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple, with 10,000 CCTV cameras and drones equipped with artificial intelligence keeping an eye on the movement of people and police personnel in plain clothes deployed at the venue. From Dharam Path and Ram Path here, which are witnessing a huge influx of devotees, to bylanes of the Hanumangarhi area and Asharfi Bhavan road, policemen can be seen patrolling the streets. Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) personnel had also conducted patrolling in Ayodhya on Saturday. "Ayodhya is now under the watchful eye of drones equipped with artificial intelligence, alongside the utilisation of anti-mine drones, as part of the concerted efforts to enhance security in the temple town," a senior police official said. While AI-supported drones are conducting aerial surveillance across Ayodhya, anti-mine drones are simultaneously inspecting the ground for mines or explosives, he said. Operating at

Ayodhya Ram mandir: History, controversy, inauguration, attendees, and more

The much-awaited Ram mandir' Pran Pratishtha' ceremony is set to take place on January 22. Here is all you need to know about the Ayodhya temple

Ram mandir consecration: Timeline of dispute, judgement and key moments

Here is a timeline of events explaining the centuries-long Ram mandir-Babri masjid land dispute in Ayodhya

Varanasi court acquits Uttar Pradesh Congress chief in 27-year-old case

A court here on Saturday acquitted Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai in a 27-year-old case of holding a protest in violation of prohibitory orders. Rai's lawyer Anuj Yadav said, "The MP-MLA Court of Judge Ujjawal Upadhyay acquitted Rai after the prosecution failed to prove the allegations." Yadav said that the case was lodged in 1996 and it was alleged that Rai held a protest with his supporters in violation of prohibitory orders.

Ram temple event Highlights: Nadda gets invite, to visit after Jan 22

As the Ram temple consecration draws closer, Delhi government has announced that it will organise a three-day Ramlila program starting Saturday, January 20

Ram temple images dominate Ayodhya, bank office named Ramjanmabhoomi branch

With the consecration ceremony a couple of days away, the whole of Ayodhya is steeped in religious spirit. A new branch of a PSU bank that opened on Thursday in a building along the Ram Path here has been named the 'Ramjanmabhoomi' branch. A redeveloped road that skirts its way off Ram Path, on the way to the Ram temple site, has been named Ramjanmabhoomi Path. The bank's branch office, located in the vicinity, has been beautified with ornate lampposts and canopies with claddings on the side walls while a huge banner mounted on the wall bears an imposing image of the Ram temple along with the bank's name. Near the redeveloped Ayodhya Dham railway station, another PSU bank has set up a huge hoarding that reads 'Ayodhya Nagari mey aapka swagat hai". It depicts silhouettes of the Ram temple, the city skyline and Lord Ram holding his bow. The devotion to the deity is such that even commerce is not untouched by the spiritual feel in the holy city. Images of the grand temple is finding .

Security tightened in Ayodhya as city gears up for Pran Pratishtha ceremony

Additional Director General (ADG) Lucknow Zone Piyush Mordia said that patrolling on the Saryu River is being done through boats and drones are flying high for aerial surveillance

Indians in US organise Tesla Light Show ahead of Ram Mandir consecration

Barely hours away from the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, enthusiastic devotees here have arranged an awe-inspiring and innovative Tesla car light show dedicated to Lord Ram. Over 100 Tesla car owners, calling themselves Ramji ki Gilahariyan of Greater Houston, gathered at Shri Guruvayurappan Krishna Temple for the light show on Friday evening, attracting hundreds of Ram Bhakts and passersby in the neighbourhood. The cars had a giant-sized Ram Rath in the backdrop, with a life-size temple oil painting, and loud music of Jai Sri Ram giving the place a divine look and feel of being at the temple. Tesla Car drivers use a key feature wherein the headlights can be programmed to off and on at the same time. Soon after the beautiful light show, they assembled at the temple for aarti, joined by other bhakts who sang resounding bhajans dedicated to Lord Rama and Krishna and distributed Prasad amongst the devotees. According to the organisers of the Tesla Light Show, ...

Ram temple in Ayodhya decked up with flowers, special lights for mega event

With just two days to go for the consecration ceremony, the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya has been decorated with "rich stocks" of flowers and special lights for the mega event, officials said on Saturday. The entire temple town is in the grip of religious fervour or as the locals say, "Ayodhya Rammay ho rahi hai". Sources in the temple trust said "rich stocks" of flowers have been used for the decoration and special floral designs have been made to deck up the temple for the big day. "These are all natural flowers and due to winter can last longer. So they will remain fresh on the day of the consecration ceremony. The fragrance and the aesthetic appeal of these vibrant flowers have lent another layer of divinity to the temple," a source told PTI. He said separate teams were made for floral decoration and illumination work and they are all working in tandem under the guidance of the trust officials. The source said decorative lights used for outer illumination are themed on diya, so

SP, RLD announce alliance for Lok Sabha polls; latter gets 7 seats in UP

The Samajwadi Party and the Rashtriya Lok Dal on Friday announced their alliance for the Lok Sabha polls, with the RLD saying that the other party will leave seven seats in western Uttar Pradesh for its nominees. SP president Akhilesh Yadav and RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary announced the tie-up for the elections later this year on social media. "Congratulations to everyone on the alliance of RLD and SP. Let us all unite for victory," Yadav said in a post on X. Reposting this tweet, Chaudhary said, "Always ready to protect national and constitutional values. We expect all workers of our alliance to move forward together for the development and prosperity of our region." He also posted pictures of the two leaders shaking hands. An RLD spokesperson told PTI that the seat-sharing deal was finalised at a meeting between the two leaders. "The RLD will contest seven seats in western Uttar Pradesh," he said. But the spokesperson did not name the specific seats.

First photo of Ram Lalla idol from temple's sanctum sanctorum revealed

The image, shared by the BJP leader Sambit Patra, showed a smiling face of Ram Lalla standing with a golden bow and arrow

Judges who delivered Ayodhya case verdict invited for Ram mandir event

The invitees also include over 50 jurists, including former chief justices, judges and top lawyers

Ram mandir: These states have declared a holiday on January 22. Check list

Several states have declared a public holiday or half day on January 22 in honour of the 'Pran Prathishtha' ceremony for the Ram mandir in Ayodhya

WEF 2024: UP Govt, Hero Group sign MoU worth Rs 4,000 crore at Davos

Hero Future Energies (HFE), part of business conglomerate Hero Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding here with the Uttar Pradesh government for investing Rs 4,000 crore in a renewable energy and clean technology project. The MoU was signed by Agriculture Production Commissioner and Infrastructure & Industrial Development Commissioner of the Uttar Pradesh government Manoj Kumar Singh and Hero Future Energies Chairman and MD Rahul Munjal on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting here. The company currently has a portfolio of 3 GW of grid-connected wind, solar and rooftop solar power generating assets operating in India and Europe, and another 2 GW of projects are in the pipeline across India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the UK. The Uttar Pradesh delegation also met senior representatives of HCL Technologies, Unilever, Nestle, Microsoft and ReNew here.

Ram temple LIVE: Ram Lalla idol placed in 'Garbha Griha' in Ayodhya

Ayodhya Ram Mandir News Live Updates: Catch all the latest updates on the run-up to the the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Haryana, UP begin screening of job seekers wishing to travel to Israel: MEA

Randhir Jaiswal, MEA spokesperson, while addressing weekly press briefing, highlighted that India labour mobility partnership with several countries across world, and now with Israel too

Delhi wedding bands overbooked as celebrations planned for Jan 22 ceremony

Traditional wedding bands in Delhi are gearing up for a busy day on January 22 with hundreds of celebratory events planned at temples across the city to celebrate the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. According to industry experts, more than 1,500 such events will take place in markets and temples, and the wedding bands have been booked to perform devotional songs and bhajans during these programmes to enhance the devotional and festive fervour. The celebrations have coincided with the beginning of the wedding season in Delhi, which means the bands receiving multiple booking requests, much more than they handle in a regular season. Yet they are trying their best to accommodate them all. "This year has witnessed a substantial increase in the demand for dhol, and band, baaja due to 'Ram Barats' being taken out. We will start our day at 4 am. Both small and large bands are preparing," said Satya Anil Thadani, who owns Jea Band. He said they have divided band members into ..

Want 20 Lok Sabha seats in UP: Congress tells Samajwadi Party in key meet

The Congress had won only one seat in UP in the 2019 general elections. At present, the party is only confined to Rae Bareli seat, held by Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi

Ram Temple Consecration: Central govt offices get half day off on Jan 22

The consecration ceremony will be held in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. The event, expected to be celebrated with much pomp and show, will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and about 8,000 guests