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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatens to attack Ayodhya Ram Temple in latest SFJ video

Nov 11, 2024, at 09:19 pm

Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has issued a fresh threat of attacking temples, including the Ram Mandir in the north Indian city of Ayodhya, which was inaugurated by Indian PM Narendra Modi in January.

Acharya Laxmikant Dixit, who led consecration of Lord Ram's idol at Ayodhya temple, dies at 85

Jun 23, 2024, at 05:35 am

Varanasi: Acharya Laxmikant Dixit, the chief priest who led the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram's idol at the Ayodhya Ram temple earlier this year, passed away early Saturday morning at the age of 85 in Varanasi.

Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in Ramayana, slams Ayodhya voters after BJP's defeat in Faizabad

Jun 06, 2024, at 08:25 pm

Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in Ramayana, has slammed the voters of Ayodhya after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was defeated by the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad where Ram Temple is located.

Akhilesh Yadav's PDA pitch powers Samajwadi Party to stop BJP juggernaut in Uttar Pradesh

Jun 06, 2024, at 04:47 pm

Lucknow/IBNS: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party has derailed the Bharatiya Janata Party juggernaut in 2024 Lok Sabha polls in the northern state, which contributed heavily to the saffron party in forming governments in 2014 and 2019 General Elections.

Ram Navami: 'Surya Tilak' illuminates Ram Lalla idol's forehead in Ayodhya Ram Temple

Apr 17, 2024, at 06:29 pm

Ayodhya/IBNS: 'Surya Tilak' or Sun's rays illuminated Ram Lalla idol's forehead in the Ram Temple on the occasion of Ram Navami on Wednesday.

Ram Navami: Pooja performed at Ayodhya's Ram Temple for first time since Ram Lalla's 'Pran Pratistha'

Apr 17, 2024, at 04:54 pm

Ayodhya/IBNS: Pooja was performed at Ayodhya's Ram Temple for the first time since Ram Lalla's idol was installed in a grand ceremony in January this year.

Amid unemployment, inflation issues, PM Modi's leadership likely to help his third consecutive term at govt: Survey

Apr 13, 2024, at 05:59 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Even as unemployment and inflation will be the main concerns of Indian voters, still Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong leadership and India's rising global stature would likely help his re-election bid, a survey by Lokniti-CSDS has shown.

Congress against development and heritage, opposed Ram Temple: Modi in Uttarakhand

Apr 11, 2024, at 07:25 pm

Dehradun/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday trained his guns at the Congress on Ram Temple issue in his address to people of Uttarakhand ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

INDIA alliance 'insulted' Lord Ram by rejecting invitation to consecration ceremony: PM Modi

Apr 10, 2024, at 02:46 am

Pilibhit (UP)/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked the INDIA alliance of Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress accusing them of insulting Lord Ram by rejecting the invitation to the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram in the grand temple of Ayodhya.

Elaborate arrangements being made at Ayodhya Ram Mandir ahead of Ram Navami

Mar 30, 2024, at 02:18 am

Ayodhya/IBNS/UNI: Ahead of the first Ram Navami festival, following the consecration of Shri Ram Lalla at the newly constructed Ram Mandir here, elaborate arrangements are being made by the authorities, official sources said here on Friday.

Lord Ram united India and laid its foundation: Deve Gowda tells Parliament amid North-South row

Feb 11, 2024, at 08:26 am

New Delhi: In the midst of the North-South India controversy stirred by Opposition parties led by the Congress, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda stated on Saturday that Lord Ram served as a unifying force in the nation and established its bedrock.

Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad becomes first foreign leader to visit Ayodhya Ram Temple

Feb 09, 2024, at 11:39 pm

Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad has become the first foreign leader to visit the newly built Ram Temple in Ayodhya town of Uttar Pradesh.

Days after Ram Temple consecration event, first brick for construction of Ayodhya Mosque arrives in India

Feb 09, 2024, at 08:59 pm

The holy brick for the construction of the mosque in Ayodhya town in the politically significant north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which recently witnessed the consecration of the Ram Temple, has arrived in India.

Indian-origin Fiji Deputy PM Biman Prasad to be the first foreign leader to visit Ayodhya's Ram Temple since January 22 consecration event

Feb 05, 2024, at 11:26 pm

Fiji Deputy PM Biman Prasad has arrived in India for his week-long trip to the nation during which he is scheduled to visit Ayodhya.

British MP Bob Blackman criticises BBC for 'biased' coverage of India's Ram Mandir consecration ceremony

Feb 05, 2024, at 02:33 am

A British MP raised concerns in the Parliament over BBC's coverage of India's Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya last month and termed it 'biased'.

Very emotional moment for me: Modi on conferring Bharat Ratna on LK Advani

Feb 03, 2024, at 07:36 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said conferring India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) patriarch LK Advani was a "very emotional moment" for him.

'Apologise or move out': Mani Shankar Aiyar, daughter Suranya asked to vacate home over Ram Temple post

Feb 01, 2024, at 06:25 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar and his daughter Suranya Aiyar have received a notice to vacate their home in Delhi's Jangpura over a social media post condemning the Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration ceremony on Jan 22. 

President Murmu mentions Ram Temple, abrogation of Article 370, triple talaq in address to Parliament

Jan 31, 2024, at 07:25 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Kicking off the Budget session of Parliament with her address to both Houses, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday listed the revocation of Article 370, law to criminalise triple talaq, and passing of the women's reservation bill among key achievements of the government.

Around 19 lakh devotees offer prayers to Lord Ram in six days since grand consecration ceremony in Ayodhya

Jan 29, 2024, at 04:11 am

Over 18.75 lakh pilgrims have offered prayers to Ram Lalla since the consecration ceremony in the grand temple in Ayodhya within a span of just six days as the spiritual fervour continues to surge drawing a colossal congregation of devotees seeking darshan.

Ram temple consecration saw the power of togetherness in India: PM

Jan 29, 2024, at 12:19 am

New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya brought out the collective strength and the power of unity in the country, which forms the basis for the pledge of a developed India.

Ram temple consecration is a landmark ceremony in India’s continued re-discovery: Droupadi Murmu

Jan 26, 2024, at 02:09 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Stating that there have been many events including the G20 summit under India's Presidency and Chandrayaan-3 in the last year for the citizens to rejoice and take pride, President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2024 said that consecration of idol of Lord Ram is a landmark ceremony in India’s continued re-discovery of its civilisational heritage.

3 lakh devotees visit Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Day 2, Yogi Adityanath holds meeting to review security

Jan 25, 2024, at 05:16 am

Ayodhya/IBNS: Braving the cold weather and clad in warm clothes, around three lakh devotees lined up outside the newly inaugurated Ram temple on Wednesday morning amid tight security arrangements.

Cabinet adopts resolution to congratulate PM for Ram Temple ceremony

Jan 25, 2024, at 01:54 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Union Cabinet Wednesday adopted a resolution to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi for successfully leading the Ram Temple consecration ceremony on Jan 22.

Ram Lalla statue, which could not make it to Ayodhya Temple's 'garbha griha', is placed here

Jan 24, 2024, at 08:26 pm

India celebrated the consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Temple on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing the rituals and ensuring his Bharatiya Janata Party delivered a 35-year-old promise, which many believe will give a strong point to the ruling outfit ahead of the national polls this year.

Bulldozer action in Mumbai after clashes took place over Ram Temple inauguration rally

Jan 24, 2024, at 04:46 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Bulldozers, escorted by a large force of police and security personnel, have brought down "illegal" constructions in Mumbai's Mira Road suburb, which saw violence before and after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led 'pran pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Monday.

'Your letter helped me to deal with these feelings': PM Modi writes to Droupadi Murmu on Ayodhya visit

Jan 24, 2024, at 01:29 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday thanked President Droupadi Murmu for her letter written to him ahead of the Ram Temple consecration ceremony and said it helped him "to deal with these feelings and to come to terms with them."

Israeli Consul General Kobbi Shoshani visits Shree Ram Mandir in Mumbai, looking forward to Ayodhya trip soon

Jan 23, 2024, at 10:54 pm

Israeli Consul General Kobbi Shoshani on Monday visited the Shree Ram Mandir in Mumbai’s Wadala and said he hopes to visit the newly constructed temple dedicated to the Hindi deity in Ayodhya town soon.

Ayodhya Ram Temple: Entry closed amid huge rush for darshan

Jan 23, 2024, at 07:51 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Entry for all vehicles and devotees on foot heading towards Ayodhya has been closed after a massive crowd gathered on Tuesday to offer prayers at the Ram Temple following its grand opening.

Massive crowd throngs Ayodhya's Ram Temple on first day after doors open for devotees

Jan 23, 2024, at 03:18 pm

Devotees in large swathes thronged the Ram Temple in Ayodhya town on Tuesday after its doors were opened for all to offer prayers to the deity, a day after the grand consecration ceremony led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Mamata Banerjee holds all-faith rally in Kolkata, says 'Bengal has always stood for religious harmony'

Jan 23, 2024, at 05:16 am

Kolkata/IBNS: As India celebrated the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram at his janmabhoomi (birthplace) in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led an all-faith rally in Kolkata sending a message of secularism ahead of the crucial Lok Sabha elections.