AYODHYA
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Ram Lalla idol consecration ceremony cost Rs 113 crore: Details revealed by Trust
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust detailed that the Ram Lalla idol consecration in Ayodhya cost Rs 113 crore. Up to now, Rs 1,800 crore has been spent on temple construction, with more expenses expected. The Trust presented its annual finances, showing substantial donations and careful fund utilization for temple projects.
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US: India Day Parade held in New York, carnival float featuring Ram Mandir part of parade
A large number of people participated in the India Day Parade held in New York, US. The parade included a carnival float featuring the Ram Mandir. Patriotic songs filled the air as participants carried Indian flags. People played dhols and danced with enthusiasm throughout the event.
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SP leaders consider it their life's goal to prove every rapist, criminal innocent: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath charged the Samajwadi Party with ideologically defending rapists and criminals. At an Ayodhya event, he contrasted this with Modi's women's empowerment schemes. He cited specific criminal cases to underscore his accusations. Adityanath also addressed Ayodhya’s development and youth employment, distributing tablets and appointment letters.
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Ayodhya: Thousands of lights worth over Rs 50 lakh 'stolen' from Bhakti Path and Ram Path; FIR filed
Ayodhya was refurbished under a major project ahead of the January 22 Ram temple consecration ceremony in the holy city. An FIR was registered at the Ram Janmabhoomi police station following a complaint lodged on August 9 by a representative from Yash Enterprises and Krishna Automobiles, the firm that installed the lights under a contract with the Ayodhya Development Authority, police said on Tuesday.
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People carry out protest march in Varanasi, Ayodhya over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
Protests took place in Uttar Pradesh against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Varanasi and Ayodhya saw large marches, with former BJP leader Pandit Sunil Bharala urging protection for the Hindu minority. Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh's Prime Minister, and an interim government has been established, with Muhammad Yunus appointed as chief advisor.
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India introduces 8 national high-speed road corridors spanning 936 km, with investment of Rs 50,655 cr
Aiming to enhance logistics efficiency, reduce congestion, and improve connectivity nationwide, India took a significant leap by introducing 8 national high-speed road corridors spanning 936 km! With an investment of Rs 50,655 crore, these corridors are set to revolutionise connectivity and boost economic growth across India, posted MyGovIndia on X, the citizen engagement platform of Government of India.
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Hindus being targeted in Bangladesh, need unity to fight threat to Sanatan Dharma: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted targeted violence against Hindus in Bangladesh and stressed the importance of unity to protect Sanatan Dharma. During his Ayodhya visit, he described the Ram temple's building as a significant milestone and paid tribute to Ramchandra Das, unveiling his statue on his 21st death anniversary.
Ayodhya gangrape case: Nishad community delegation meets UP CM, extends support for action taken against accused
A delegation from the Nishad community met CM Yogi Adityanath, expressing satisfaction with the action taken in the gangrape case of a 12-year-old girl. The CM assured strict punishment for the culprits. Moid Khan and his employee were arrested. The victim's safety was prioritized, and financial aid was given to the family.
Ayodhya rape survivor referred to King George's Medical University for better treatment
The 12-year-old Ayodhya gangrape survivor has been referred to King George's Medical University in Lucknow for better treatment, as the women's hospital in Ayodhya lacks adequate facilities, said Chief Medical Officer Sanjay Jain. Jain will accompany the girl during her transit to Lucknow. BJP leaders, including Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, have alleged that the prime accused, Moid Khan, is a member of the Samajwadi Party and part of Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad's team.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Chief Priest welcomes proposed Waqf Board Act amendments
The Indian government is considering amendments to the Waqf Board Act, focusing on inclusivity and property evaluation. The Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple welcomed the changes, while Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav criticized them. Proposed amendments may include mandatory property registration with district authorities and enhanced women's representation on the Waqf Board.
Implement reservation in fourth-class jobs in private sector: Anupriya Patel
On Uttar Pradesh Nazul Property (Management and use of public purposes) Bill, 2024 presented by the state government, Patel said it was "unnecessary". "It has already been sent to the Select Committee by the Upper House. The committee will look into it and give its recommendation. Our party feels it is unnecessary and against public sentiments," she said.
Harshest punishment for Ayodhya rape culprits, their future generations will remember it: UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak
Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak declared that severe punishment would be given to the Ayodhya rape case culprits. He criticized the Samajwadi Party for supporting criminals. Two men were arrested for the crime. Akhilesh Yadav asked for protection for the survivor. BJP members met the victim's family to gather information.
OP Rajbhar on Ayodhya rape case: If Akhilesh Yadav does not trust govt's action, he should...
Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar also said that people call the NDA government a "bulldozer government," and criminals are afraid of it. He added that during the Samajwadi Party government, criminals used to roam freely.
Ayodhya rape victim's mother being forced to withdraw complaint, claims BSP leader
The mother of a 12-year-old girl in Ayodhya has accused a Bahujan Samaj Party leader of asking her to compromise in a gang-rape case. The mother made the allegation after a party delegation visited her house. The incident involved two men, Moid Khan and Raju Khan, who raped the girl two months ago and recorded the act. The victim was found pregnant during a medical checkup.
UP Minister Sanjay Nishad accuses SP of 'protecting' party leader Moeed Khan in Ayodhya rape case
Uttar Pradesh Minister and Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad criticized the Samajwadi Party (SP) for remaining silent on the rape of a minor girl in Ayodhya, accusing them of protecting SP leader Moeed Khan, the main accused. Nishad condemned SP's inaction, met the victim, and praised CM Yogi Adityanath for taking action. Moeed Khan's bakery was demolished for illegal construction. Khan, along with his house help, allegedly raped and blackmailed a 12-year-old girl. He was arrested and further accused of threatening the victim's family to settle the case.
Ayodhya rape case: Akhilesh Yadav's DNA test demand sparks row; UP minister says he will protest at SP office
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav sparked controversy by demanding a DNA test of accused Moid Khan in the Ayodhya gangrape case. BJP criticised Yadav, accusing him of defending a "paedophile." Nishad Party president Sanjay Nishad accused SP of shielding the accused. Yadav called for justice through DNA tests for all accused and government assistance for the victim's family. Mayawati questioned SP's DNA test demand. BJP leaders alleged Khan's SP affiliation. Ayodhya police arrested Khan and his employee for raping a 12-year-old girl.
Rape accused's bakery razed in Ayodhya
A bakery in Ayodhya was demolished after its owner, Moid Khan, was accused of raping a 12-year-old girl. Both Khan and his employee were arrested. The illegal structure was built over a pond. Chief Minister Adityanath confirmed Khan’s political affiliations and the victim's family sought severe punishment for the offenders.
Bulldozer action in Ayodhya: Accused of Ayodhya rape case, SP leader Moeed Khan's property demolished
A demolition operation on SP leader Moeed Khan's illegal bakery, following accusations of raping a minor, faced delays. The bakery was sealed, and its license revocation process has begun after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's intervention. Further allegations involve death threats made by SP leaders to the victim's family.
Espire Hospitality Group to launch a new hotel in Ayodhya
Espire Hospitality Group plans to launch a new hotel in Ayodhya in Q4 2024, featuring 150 keys, with 50 keys offering luxury boutique resort experience and 100 keys offering mid-segment Country Inn Hotels and Resorts experience. The hotel will offer easy access to landmarks like Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi Temple, and Kanak Bhawan.
Uddhav Thackeray victim of betrayal: Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of the Jyotish Peeth in Uttarakhand, met Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on Monday, expressing sympathy for Thackeray's betrayal and suggesting that Maharashtra's pain will persist until he becomes chief minister again. The seer criticized the betrayal as a sin and questioned the recent foundation stone laying of a Kedarnath temple in Delhi by Uttarakhand's chief minister.
After Ram Ji's Ayodhya, we got Lord Vishnu's blessings in Badrinath: UP Congress youth leader Nitant Singh
The Uttar Pradesh Congress celebrated a significant victory in the recent by-elections, winning 11 out of 13 legislative assembly seats across seven states. On Sunday, youth leader Nitant Singh Nitin displayed a poster at the UP Congress headquarters, highlighting the success of the INDIA Alliance.
Rahul Gandhi takes battle against Modi to Gujarat
Rahul Gandhi, after challenging BJP, visited Ahmedabad to meet party workers and victims' families. He launched a severe attack on Modi and BJP. He highlighted BJP's defeat in Ayodhya and accused Modi of avoiding a contest there due to predicted defeat. Gandhi vowed to defeat BJP in Gujarat, claiming BJP attacked the Congress office in Ahmedabad. He criticised BJP's leadership, contrasting it with the openness within Congress.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes 'Bal buddhi' jibe at Rahul Gandhi over Ram Mandir movement remarks, says he peddles lies
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticized Rahul Gandhi as "childish" for comments on the Ram Mandir movement, stressing Lord Ram's importance. He condemned Gandhi's lies about Agniveer martyrs and MSP, referenced Gujarat's statements, Lok Sabha results, Samajwadi's Faizabad win, and criticized Gandhi's Congress leadership as misfortune at the BJP meeting.
After Rahul Gandhi's attack on BJP, Jyotiraditya Scindia tells 'arrogant' Congress to 'recognise reality'
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia urged Rahul Gandhi to face reality after the Congress leader claimed the INDI alliance thwarted BJP's Ram Temple movement by winning the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat. Scindia criticised Congress's performance in recent polls and accused them of arrogance and intolerance, pointing out BJP's superior seat count. He advised Congress to introspect and acknowledge the changing political landscape, without directly naming Gandhi.
Will defeat Modi and BJP in Gujarat just like we defeated them in Ayodhya: Rahul Gandhi to Congress workers
Rahul Gandhi asserted today that Congress will defeat the ruling BJP in Gujarat, addressing party workers in Ahmedabad. He also highlighted the INDI alliance's role in countering the Ram Mandir movement in Ayodhya initiated by Lal Krishna Advani, criticizing the exclusion of locals from the temple inauguration. Gandhi's visit to Gujarat follows clashes between BJP and Congress supporters over his remarks, resulting in FIRs and the arrest of five Congress members.
Lok Sabha results mark independence from communal politics: Akhilesh Yadav
During the Lok Sabha debate on the President's address, Senior Opposition MPs accused PM Narendra Modi and BJP of polarisation in the general elections, celebrating their enhanced tally as a rejection of BJP's politics and government's "vindictive politics". Akhilesh Yadav declared the elections marked freedom from communal politics and a victory for positive politics. Congress MP KC Venugopal criticized PM Modi for communal speeches and violating constitutional norms.
Don't blame Modi, Yogi for BJP's poor performance in Uttar Pradesh: Uma Bharti
The party had fared badly in the state even after the demolition of the Babri Masjid, the former Union minister said in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district on Saturday. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won only 33 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 parliamentary elections.
Entire Ayodhya is waterlogged just after a single rainfall: AAP MP Sanjay Singh
Sanjay Singh, an Aam Aadmi Party MP, criticized the Centre for infrastructure failures across India after recent rainfall. He cited issues like water entering Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, collapse of the Atal Setu Bridge and Jabalpur terminal, and problems with the Bundelkhand Expressway. Singh also condemned the Delhi Airport Terminal 1 roof collapse, blaming corruption and BJP leadership. Meanwhile, Delhi's mayor acknowledged waterlogging issues but assured improvement efforts.
Haryana CM Saini along with cabinet to visit Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and his cabinet ministers are set to visit Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Monday for a darshan of Lord Shri Ram. The visit is part of the state government's efforts to facilitate pilgrimages, including through the 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana', which provides buses for people to visit Ayodhya and other pilgrimages. The government has also extended these facilities to economically backward sections.
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