Religion

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

Bluru's New Horizon Public School faces backlash over email sent to alumni; school clarifies [details]

"Rename Gyanvapi Masjid": B'luru school's controversial email goes viral; draws ire [details]

New Horizon Public School has released a statement regarding the purported email sent to its alumni asking them to rename the Gyanvapi Masjid on Google Maps to temple.

May 24, 2022

SC orders protection of Shivling found in Gyanvapi mosque, removes bar on Muslims' entry

SC orders protection of Shivling found in Gyanvapi mosque; no bar on Muslims' entry [details]

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the area within Gyanvapi mosque where the 'Shivling' has been found needs to be protected, but there should be no restriction on Muslims entering the mosque to offer namaz.

May 17, 2022

Play Hanuman Chalisa if loudspeakers blaring Azaan: Raj Thackeray

The Azaan vs Hanuman Chalisa controversy started on April 2 when MNS president said that Hanuman Chalisa would be played on loudspeakers outside the mosques where amplifiers were not removed

May 4, 2022

Eid Mubarak: Eid al-Fitr greetings, wishes, WhatsApp messages, images to share with loved ones

As Muslims in India and South Asian countries celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, here are some wishes and greetings to share on the occasion.

May 3, 2022

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