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'Emotional moment': PM addresses nation after Ram Mandir inauguration
After the Pran Prathishtha ceremony on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the gathering at the Ram Mandir premises.
Ayodhya: Uma Bharti, Sadhvi Rithambara share hug on consecration day
Before the Pran Prathishtha ceremony, veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti and Sadhvi Rithambara shared a heartfelt moment at the Ram Mandir premises on Monday.
Aerial visuals of Ram Mandir shot from PM Modi's chopper
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, performed the consecration rituals at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Ram Mandir: Ram Lalla idol unveiled, PM performs aarti
The idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled during the Pran Prathishtha rituals at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
SC notice to Tamil Nadu over Ram Mandir telecast 'ban'
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government and others.
Ram Mandir consecration 'muhurta' to last 84 seconds
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony at the grand Ram Mandir in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Monday.
Denied entry to Batadrava Satra Temple in Assam: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that he is being barred from visiting the Batadrava Satra Temple in Assam, NDTV reported.
PM Modi to lead rituals of Ram Mandir consecration today
The high-voltage pran pratishtha (consecration) ceremony at the Ram Mandir will take place on Monday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, seers and around 8,000 guests.
Ram Mandir inauguration: Which states have announced holiday
Several states have declared public holidays, bank holidays, school closures, and half-days for employees on Monday.
Indian Railways to pay passenger Rs. 30,000 over dirty toilets
The Delhi District Consumer Commission has ordered Indian Railways to pay a passenger Rs. 30,000 in compensation for the physical and mental distress caused by filthy toilets and lack of water during his journey.
Ram Mandir construction in-charge shares post-Pran Pratishtha plans
The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, is set to hold the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla's idol on Monday in the presence of over 7,000 guests, including politicians, religious leaders, and celebrities.
Ram Lalla idol to be moved to Ram Mandir tonight
With just one day left for the consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, its premises have been beautifully decorated with lights and flowers.
AIIMS Delhi reverses half-day off decision for Ram Mandir event
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, has reversed its decision to remain closed until 2:30pm on Monday in light of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
India will fence Myanmar border, end free movement: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Saturday that the Centre will soon fence the India-Myanmar border, just as it has barricaded the border with Bangladesh, to restrict free movement into the country.
Goa luxury hotel manager arrested for drowning wife on beach
A luxury hotel restaurant manager was arrested on Friday for allegedly drowning his wife at a beach in Goa.
Ayodhya: 3 suspects arrested have Khalistani links, say police
Ahead of Ram Mandir's inauguration in Ayodhya, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has revealed that three suspects arrested in the temple city on Thursday had Khalistani links.
Manipur: End to conflict elusive; Meiteis, Kukis demand government action
Nearly nine months after a conflict between the Meiteis and the Kuki communities erupted in May 2023 in Manipur, normalcy in the northeastern state still seems far-fetched.
Land scam case: ED records statement of Jharkhand CM Soren
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday recorded his official statement with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in a money laundering case.
Not correct: Ram Mandir priest's reaction to idol photo leak
A purported photo of the Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya's yet-to-be-inaugurated Ram Mandir was made public on Friday, ahead of the Prana Pratishtha (consecration) on Monday.
Security to decorations: Final preparations underway for Ram Mandir consecration
With the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Lord Ram at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya just a day away, preparations at both the temple and the holy city are ongoing full swing.
Delhi to witness 5th 'cold day' of January today: IMD
Delhi is bracing for yet another "cold day" on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert amid dense fog.
Nearly 600 Myanmar soldiers enter India, Mizoram alerts Centre
As the conflict between Myanmar's military regime and rebel forces escalates, nearly 600 Myanmar Army soldiers have sought refuge in India.
US company CEO dies in Ramoji Film City freak accident
The Indian-origin CEO of a United States (US)-based private firm, Vistex, has lost his life in a freak accident during the company's silver jubilee celebrations at Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City.
Indore: 21 orphans tortured, branded with hot iron, says report
At least 21 children — between the ages of four and 14 — have alleged abuse and torture by the staff in an Indore orphanage.
BJP wants to confine tribal people to forests: Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wants to confine tribal people to forests and deprive them of education and other major opportunities.
Ram Lalla idol's face unveiled ahead of Ram Mandir event
The face of the Lord Ram idol which has been placed at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was unveiled on Friday, days ahead of the consecration ceremony on Monday.
SC rejects plea, Bilkis Bano convicts must surrender by Sunday
The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed the petitions of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case who had requested more time before surrendering and going back to prison.
Rape convict Ram Rahim granted 9th parole in 4 years
Imprisoned Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is serving a 20-year sentence, has been granted a 50-day parole.
Jaipur roadshow, defense announcements: Highlights of Macron's India visit
French President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming visit to India may feature a roadshow in Jaipur with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and significant defense-related announcements, reports said.
Coaching centres barred from entering students below 16 years
Ministry of Education has unveiled new regulations for coaching centers, aiming to improve student supervision and support for study programs, competitive exams, and academics.
Ram Lalla idol's first photo revealed before consecration ceremony
The first glimpse of the new idol of Lord Ram, housed in Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, has been unveiled ahead of the Pran Pratishtha, or consecration ceremony set for January 22.
Republic Day: Security stepped up at all Delhi metro stations
Ahead of Republic Day, the security checks for passengers will be intensified by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at all Delhi metro stations from January 19 to January 27.
Jaishankar holds talks with Maldivian counterpart amid diplomatic row
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met his Maldivian counterpart Moosa Zameer on Thursday, amid the diplomatic row between the two countries.
Expelled Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra vacates Delhi bungalow
Former Lok Sabha MP and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra will reportedly vacate her government bungalow on Friday.
UP anti-terrorism squad detains 3 people from Ayodhya
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-terrorism Squad (ATS) has detained three people in Ayodhya, days before the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony on January 22, ANI reported.
Modi to visit three states today, launch multiple development projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on Friday to launch multiple development projects in the three states.
Unusual cold grips Tamil Nadu hill stations
Unusually chilly weather has hit hill stations in Tamil Nadu. The never-seen-before weather has caused concerns for residents, environmentalists, and farmers.
IndiGo passengers eating on tarmac: Security compromised, says Scindia
Amid the controversy surrounding a video showing passengers of an IndiGo flight eating on the tarmac at Mumbai airport, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday expressed strong disapproval over the incident.
Boat capsizes in Gujarat lake, 14 feared dead
At least 12 students and two teachers from New Sunrise School died after their boat capsized in Harni Lake in Gujarat's Vadodara on Thursday, India Today reported.
Court orders handover of Gyanvapi basement keys to Varanasi DM
A district court has ordered that the keys to the Gyanvapi complex basement, known as "Vyas ji ka tehkhana," be handed over to the Varanasi district magistrate.