Ayodhya: News
'May this festival...illuminate our lives': Modi wishes nation on Diwali
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning wished the nation on the occasion of Diwali.
Akhilesh Yadav's Christmas remark during Diwali celebrations sparks controversy
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has sparked a political controversy with his remarks on government spending for Diwali celebrations.
Ayodhya to launch world's first Ramayana-themed wax museum during Deepotsav
Ayodhya is all set to unveil the world's first wax museum dedicated to the Ramayana.
Ayodhya mosque plan rejected over pending NOCs, RTI reveals
The Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) has rejected the construction plan for a mosque in Dhannipur village.
Ayodhya's Ram Mandir to get Ramayan-themed wax museum soon
A grand wax museum is set to be inaugurated at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya during Deepotsav 2025, which will be celebrated from October 28 to 31.
UP: Ganga, Saryu rivers on rise; waterlogging in several cities
The Ganga River in Varanasi is nearing the danger mark due to heavy monsoon rains. The Namo Ghat has been submerged under knee-deep water.
'Shri Ram, Kauwwa'—Fake residence applications surge in Bihar amid SIR
In a bizarre turn of events, officials inthe Khagariaa district of Bihar have discovered fake applications for residence certificates under the names of Hindu deities Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, as well as a crow.
Lucknow schools closed due to heavy rainfall; Ayodhya area flooded
Due to heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers, all government and private schools from Classes 1-12 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, will remain closed on Monday, District Magistrate Visakh G Iyer announced.
New Delhi railway station stampede triggered by falling luggage: Vaishnaw
A stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15, which killed 18 people, including four children and 11 women, was triggered by a large piece of luggage falling from a passenger's head.
Ayodhya family abandons cancer-patient grandma on road; she dies later
In a shocking incident in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, a family abandoned their elderly, cancer-stricken grandmother on the street.
Second phase of Ayodhya Ram Mandir's 'pran pratishtha' begins
The second phase of the consecration ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, commenced on Tuesday.
All about Amitabh Bachchan's ₹40cr plot investment in Ayodhya
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan has reportedly purchased a 25,000 square feet plot in Ayodhya, near the Ram Mandir.
Ayodhya to host Ram Darbar's Pran Pratishtha on June 5
Ayodhya is preparing for a grand religious event with the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of the Ram Darbar and 14 new temples in the Ram Mandir complex on June 5.
Ram Navami 2025: Security heightened across India ahead of celebrations
With the festive spirit of Ram Navami imminent, security is being stepped up in several states across India.
₹1,645cr project to connect Yamuna Expressway with Delhi-Agra highway approved
The Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad's ₹1,645 crore project to connect the Yamuna Expressway (Noida-Agra) and the Delhi-Agra National Highway in Mathura has been approved by the central government.
Salman Khan's stunning ₹34 lakh Ram Mandir watch steals show
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is making headlines for his limited-edition Ram Mandir watch, which costs a staggering ₹34 lakh.
Are Muslims safe in UP? Yogi responds with strong statement
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asserted that all religions are safe in the state.
Ahead of Holi, mosques in UP covered with tarpaulin sheets
As Holi draws near, mosques in several Uttar Pradesh districts have been covered with tarpaulin.
Ram Temple's completion delayed to mid-April due to Holi
The construction work of the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya has been delayed by a month because of Holi, confirmed Nripendra Misra, chairman of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee.
Man arrested with grenades; had planned to target Ram Mandir
A terror suspect, identified as Abdul Rehman, has been arrested from Faridabad in a joint operation by the Haryana and Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squads (ATS).
Ayodhya BJP leader dies before reaching hospital; family blames barricades
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BD Dwivedi from Ayodhya died while being rushed to a hospital on Saturday.
BJP to announce Delhi's CM today
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will announce the new chief minister of Delhi on Wednesday, after a meeting of the BJP legislature party.
Railways announces crowd-control overhaul after New Delhi station stampede
The Ministry of Railways has announced a complete overhaul of crowd-control measures after a tragic stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station.
'Enough': SC refuses new pleas in Places of Worship case
The Supreme Court on Monday raised alarm over the hundreds of intervention applications filed in the challenge against the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.
Ayodhya Ram temple's chief priest Satyendra Das dies at 85
Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, died on Wednesday at the age of 85.
Bypoll results: BJP leading in Milkipur, DMK in TN's Erode
The counting of votes for the by-elections in Uttar Pradesh's Milkipur and Tamil Nadu's Erode East constituencies started at 8:00am on Saturday.
Ayodhya Ram temple's chief priest suffers brain hemorrhage
Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, has suffered a serious health concern.
Who's Jagdish Singh Khehar, 1st Sikh CJI, now Padma awardee
The first Sikh Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar, has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to the Indian judiciary.
Delhi fog: Several trains, flights delayed; thunderstorm likely next week
Dense fog threw transportation out of gear in Delhi on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting visibility issues that delayed 47 trains coming toward the capital.
Why Ram Temple's 1st anniversary is being celebrated today
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will mark the first anniversary of Ram Mandir's "Pran Pratishtha" on January 11, 2025.
'₹18,000 aid for priests': Delhi BJP mocks 'chunavi Hindu' Kejriwal
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi has slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal, calling him a "chunavi Hindu" after he announced a monthly ₹18,000 aid for temple priests and gurdwara granthis.
Delhi shivers as temperatures drop; Safdarjung records 10.3°C
Delhi is witnessing a sharp drop in temperatures, with Safdarjung recording a minimum of 10.3°C and Palam an even lower 8.6°C on Monday.
Ayodhya's Ram temple construction to be completed by June 2025
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya will be completed by June 2025, the temple's Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra said.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for 'right interpretation' of religion
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called upon religious sects to correctly interpret and teach their faiths, cautioning that "half knowledge of religion will lead to 'Adharma.'" Bhagwat was speaking at the Mahanubhav Ashram Shatakpurti Samaroh in Amravati, Maharashtra.
UP: Revenue clerks, suspected of accepting bribes, attack anti-corruption officers
An anti-corruption team was attacked by a mob of revenue clerks in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki on Sunday.
Ayodhya surpasses Taj Mahal as UP's top tourist spot
Uttar Pradesh saw a remarkable rise in tourism, drawing 476.1 million tourists between January and September 2024.
'Nature, DNA same': Adityanath compares Ayodhya, Sambhal, Bangladesh situations
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has compared the present-day scenario in Sambhal, Ayodhya, and Bangladesh to what Mughal ruler Babur's army did in Ayodhya.
Prasar Bharati has an OTT platform now, called Waves
India's public broadcasting giant Prasar Bharati has unveiled its new streaming platform, Waves, at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
Shah dares Uddhav to make Rahul praise Savarkar, Bal Thackeray
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday challenged Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to make Congress leader Rahul Gandhi speak positively about Veer Savarkar and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray.
'The Sabarmati Report': What happened in the 2002 train tragedy
Vikrant Massey will be seen in The Sabarmati Report, a Dheeraj Sarna directorial inspired by real-life events.
Ayodhya's Ram Temple completion delayed by 3 months
The completion of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, which was initially set for June 2025, has now been pushed to September 2025.