Religion

"It's a menace": Centre to SC on forced religious conversion

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the issue of forced religious conversion "is a menace", and it is cognizant of the gravity and the seriousness of the issue.

Nov 28, 2022

Gyanvapi row: DU professor arrested for derogatory post

Gyanvapi masjid: Varanasi court rejects plea for carbon dating of 'Shivling' [details]

In a jolt to Hindu petitioners, a Varanasi court, on Friday, rejected the petition seeking carbon dating of the purported 'Shivling' found in the Gyanvapi mosque complex.

Oct 14, 2022

This Ravana temple opens only on Dussehra; here's the reason [details]

On Dussehra, when all Hindus celebrate the victory of good over evil and burn effigies of Ravana, one quaint temple in Kanpur will open its doors for those who worship the demon king.

Oct 4, 2022

Navratri celebrations at Art of Living International Centre in Bengaluru

Durga Ashtami at Art of Living Int'l Center; 1.5 lakh visitors join grand celebrations [PHOTOS]

After two years, 1.5 lakh visitors celebrated for Durga Ashtami at The Art of Living International Center, setting the perfect festive ambience with special homas for world peace, meditation, chanting, singing and food

Oct 3, 2022

Nine days of Navratri: What is the festival all about and the significance of the celebrations

Nine days are spent celebrating and seeking the nine forms of power and blessings; strength, intelligence, wealth, happiness, health, peace, fame, fearlessness and prosperity

Sep 26, 2022

SC orders status quo; no Ganesh Chaturthi puja at Idgah Maidan in B'luru [details]

The Supreme Court on Tuesday told the Karnataka government to maintain status quo for a few days, added that Ganesh Chaturthi puja can be held somewhere else, instead at Idgah Maidan in Bengaluru's Chamarajpet.

Aug 30, 2022

Salman Rushdie and The Satanic Verses; 34 years later, how blasphemy fuels hatred [details]

Matar jumped up on stage as Salman Rushdie was about to give his speech. Going back into history, here's what probably led to this.

Aug 14, 2022

Bakrid 2022: Greetings, images, statuses, messages and wishes to share on Eid al-Adha

Eid al Adha is the feast of sacrifice, which is celebrated by offering special prayers and then sacrificing of cattle. It is observed on 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar.

Jul 9, 2022

Another honour killing in Hyderabad, Man stabbed to death in public

Security beefed up in Karnataka's Bagalkot after 3 stabbed

Security in Bagalkot district of the state was stepped up on Thursday after three people were stabbed.

Jul 7, 2022

How PAK Islamists create blasphemy out of thin air; mayhem unleashed in Karachi [details]

Islamists belonging to extremist Barelvi organisation have caused mayhem in Karachi in the name of blasphemy against Islam, setting a dangerous precedent.

Jul 1, 2022

Alt News co-founder Mohmmed Zubair flown to Bengaluru [Details]

After recovering the laptop, the police will try to access the hard disk memory to check the edited materials allegedly posted by him

Jun 30, 2022

Amarnath Yatra 2022: First batch of pilgrims leaves for Valley

The first batch of pilgrims for the Amarnath Yatra which begins on Thursday, was flagged off by J&K Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha from Jammu base camp on Wednesday.

Jun 29, 2022

Hajj 2022: First batch of pilgrims from Telangana leave for Jeddah

A total of 373 pilgrims left for Jeddah by a special flight of Saudi Airlines at 5.55 a.m., according to Telangana State Haj Committee.

Jun 20, 2022

MCD bulldozer razes wrong wall in Jama Masjid complex, to be rebuilt

Instead of demolishing an illegal room, the bulldozer deployed at the site razed a different wall of Jama Masjid in Delhi.

Jun 17, 2022

Twitter user alleges Jain mandir converted to Shiva temple; shares video as proof [watch]

Viral video claims K'taka Jain mandir converted into Shiva temple; sparks uproar [watch]

A viral video claiming that a Jain mandir in a Karnataka village was allegedly converted into a Shiva temple.

Jun 1, 2022

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