New Delhi Clock Tower Project Faces 2-Month Delay
The NDMC's heritage clock tower project at Shankar Road–Mandir Marg junction is delayed due to GRAP restrictions and rocky terrain. New deadline set after foundation completion. Read more.
The NDMC's heritage clock tower project at Shankar Road–Mandir Marg junction is delayed due to GRAP restrictions and rocky terrain. New deadline set after foundation completion. Read more.
A dilapidated house collapsed in Vadodara's Nyay Mandir area on Saturday morning. No one was hurt as the property was unoccupied, but parked vehicles were damaged. Read the full report.
Explore the evolution of Rasa theory, India's unique aesthetic framework explaining emotional flavours in arts from Bharata to Abhinavagupta and its modern relevance. Dive into the journey of Indian aesthetics.
Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh sparks controversy by questioning the electoral effectiveness of mandir-masjid politics and targeting 'recent entrants' to the party in West Bengal. Read his full statements.
Bhopal faced severe traffic gridlock on New Year's Day as crowds flocked to temples and sightseeing spots. Key stretches like Boat Club remained choked for hours. Read how the city coped.
Nagpur traffic police closed Manas Chowk road to manage Ganesh Tekdi devotees, causing severe jams near railway station. Commuters stranded, many nearly missed trains. Details inside.
Former Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh questions the electoral impact of mandir-masjid politics after meeting Amit Shah, hints at internal rifts. Read the full story on the BJP's Bengal dynamics.
Delhi Traffic Police warns of severe congestion on NH-44 and key roads on December 31 & January 1, 2026, due to Khatu Shyam Temple rush and New Year. Plan alternate routes.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at Ram Mandir anniversary, stated India's Operation Sindoor reflected Lord Ram's restraint. He called the temple movement a unique global narrative.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath credits PM Modi for Ayodhya's decade-long transformation, marking the Pran Pratishtha anniversary. Read about the city's journey from conflict to a modern spiritual hub.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorates the second anniversary of the Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya, calling it a symbol of India's cultural resurgence and unity. Read his full message.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participates in 'Pran Pratishtha Dwadashi' rituals at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir. The ceremonies mark the anniversary of the Ram Lalla idol consecration.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath attend Pran Pratistha Dwadashi at Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Singh leads rituals as main yajman. Details inside.
Designer Manish Tripathi calls it a 'great fortune' to craft Lord Ram's clothes for Ayodhya's Pratishtha Dwadashi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to attend the December 31 celebrations. Read more.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir, a Rs 291 crore auditorium, and an Integrated Command Centre for city surveillance in Guwahati. Read more about this landmark development for Assam.
Major temples in Ranchi, including Pahari Mandir and Jagannathpur Temple, have extended darshan hours and deployed extra security for New Year devotees. Special rituals and arrangements ensure safety.
Twashta Kasar Samaj Sanstha Vachan Mandir in Pune, a temple of books, approaches its golden jubilee in 2026. Discover how this community hub thrives on Rs 40 monthly fee and nurtures young readers.
The high-level committee finalizes a phased SOP for the inventory of Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar. The process, to be videographed, aims for completion before the 2026 Rath Yatra. Details inside.
Ayodhya's Ram Mandir begins grand rituals for Pratishtha Dwadashi anniversary. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is chief patron. Full details on ceremonies & schedule inside.
Delhi is set for a massive healthcare upgrade with a new OPD & critical care block at AIIMS, a super-speciality RML building, and 277 new primary health centres. Read about the 2026 expansion plan.
Explore the top 10 innovative albums of 2025, from Bhojpuri rap to global electronica, that defined a year of musical transition. Discover the new sounds shaping the future.
Shantanu Gupta analyzes the historical, political, and social roots of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid dispute. Includes Rajnath Singh's claim about Congress and the mosque. A deep dive into India's most sensitive religious-political issue.
Explore the spiritual narrative of Ayodhya's Ram Temple, where centuries of legal and political delays are now seen as part of a divine, destined plan for its grand inauguration.
The mother of the Unnao rape survivor was allegedly manhandled by police in Delhi's Mandir Marg. The incident has triggered protests and demands for accountability. Read the full report.
India reports over 80% drop in malaria, 21% fall in TB, and significant reductions in maternal & child mortality. Health Minister Nadda credits institutional strength and public participation for the success. Read the full report.
Uttar Pradesh has become India's most visited state in 2025, drawing 646.8 million domestic tourists. Discover the spiritual and cultural hubs driving this unprecedented tourism boom.
The 10th Bhimaanjali dawn concert in Mumbai honoured Dr B R Ambedkar's legacy through classical music. Ustad Shujaat Khan, Pandit Rupak Kulkarni performed. Read more about this cultural tribute.
Shaktinagar police arrested a man, Sajan, after an encounter near Kali Mandir bus stand. Stolen jewellery and a .32 bore pistol were recovered. Read the full details of the robbery case and police action.
M L Dahanukar College's 'Jab We Meta' won the Loksatta Lokankika competition finale at Ravindra Natya Mandir. Discover the winners and highlights.
Dancer reflects on her mother Maya Rao's legacy, calling dance a 'womb memory.' She shares how Bengaluru became a creative sanctuary and critiques today's performance culture. Discover the journey.