Ayodhya: News
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.
'No Deepotsav invite...': Ayodhya MP accuses BJP of politicizing festivals
Samajwadi Party leader and Faizabad's MP, Awadhesh Prasad, on Wednesday alleged he was not invited to the Deepotsav event in Ayodhya.
Akshay to feed 1000s of monkeys in Ayodhya this Diwali
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has launched a one-of-a-kind initiative to feed over 1,200 monkeys every day in Ayodhya.
'After 500 years...': PM Modi highlights Ram Mandir on Dhanteras
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made this year's Diwali "special" with its importance in Ayodhya.
'Magnificent': Israeli ambassador expresses awe at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir
Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday.
'Your family did naach-gaana all their lives...': Yogi attacks Rahul
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his "naach-gaana" comment on the January 22 consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Rahul Gandhi's 'naach gaana' comment on Ayodhya event sparks row
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has caused a political uproar after he referred to the January 22 Pran Pratishta of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya as a "naach-gaana" (song and dance) event.
Ayodhya's Ram Mandir sends prasad for lab testing
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has sent samples of its prasad to a government lab in Jhansi for testing.
Electric boats in Varanasi, Ayodhya: UP plans to boost tourism
In an effort to enhance religious tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government plans to introduce electricity-powered boats and water adventure activities in Ayodhya and Varanasi.
Ayodhya-like lamp posts in Karnataka's Koppal spark controversy
A controversy has erupted in Koppal district, Karnataka, over the installation of lamp posts similar to those in Ayodhya and Tirumala.
UP man assaults, divorces wife for praising PM Modi, Yogi
A woman from Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh has accused her husband of divorcing her through "triple talaq" after she expressed admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
BJP, Congress feud over Janmashtami celebration order in MP schools
A directive from the Madhya Pradesh government, instructing schools and colleges to celebrate Janmashtami, has ignited a political dispute between the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Over 3,800 lights on Ayodhya's Ram, Bhakti paths reportedly stolen
Police have filed a FIR after thousands of lights installed along the Bhakti Path and Ram Path in Ayodhya were allegedly stolen.
Akshay Kumar donates ₹1.21cr to Haji Ali Dargah
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, known as much for his philanthropy as for his movies, has donated ₹1.21 crore for the renovation of the Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Rahul Gandhi's 'likh ke lelo' dare to BJP in Gujarat
Rahul Gandhi, who has been making back-and-forth trips across different states since becoming Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, said the Congress will defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat like it did in Ayodhya.
Entire Ram Mandir to be completed by March 2025: Report
The entire Ram Mandir complex in Ayodhya is expected to be fully constructed by March 2025, Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee, said.
Mahant loses security after argument over BJP's defeat in Ayodhya
Mahant Raju Das, the head priest of Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya, lost his police security gunner following a heated argument with District Magistrate Nitish Kumar over the Bharatiya Janata Party's electoral defeat in Faizabad.
Priest who led Ram Lalla's 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony dies
Pandit Laxmikant Dixit, who led the "Pran Pratistha" ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, passed away on Saturday. He breathed his last in the holy city of Varanasi.
Yogi Adityanath to meet RSS chief after latter's 'arrogant' remark
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will meet Mohan Bhagwat, the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), in Gorakhpur on Saturday evening.
Akhilesh Yadav, uncle Shivpal say 'BJP lost in Ayodhya because...'
The Samajwadi Party (SP) delivered a crushing defeat to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the recently-held Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh, a state considered the stronghold of the saffron party.
'Shame on them': Sunil Lahri on Ayodhya's 'betrayal' to BJP
Sunil Lahri, renowned for his iconic role as Lakshman in the TV series Ramayan, has angrily voiced his disappointment following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) defeat in the Lok Sabha Elections in Ayodhya.
BJP trailing in constituency where Ram Mandir is located
The Samajwadi Party (SP) is currently leading in the Faizabad constituency—which includes the Ayodhya assembly seat.
Shah responds to opposition's 'BJP plans to amend Constitution' charge
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has dismissed allegations from the opposition that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) plans to amend the Constitution if it secures over 400 Lok Sabha seats.
Explained: The science behind Ram Lalla's 'Surya Tilak'
A "Surya Tilak" (Sun's rays) illuminated Lord Ram Lalla idol's forehead at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on the occasion of Ram Navami on Wednesday.
'After waiting for 500 years...': Modi extends Ram Navami wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished the country on the occasion of Ram Navami saying his heart is filled with "joy and gratitude."
NCERT drops mentions of Babri, Gujarat riots from Class-12 textbook
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has made substantial revisions to the political science textbook for Class 12.
Ayodhya's Ram Mandir witnesses grand Holi celebrations
Scores of devotees celebrated Holi at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir on Monday, marking the first 'rangotsav' at the temple premises.
Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas visit Ayodhya's Ram Mandir with daughter Malti
The celebrity power couple, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas touched down in Ayodhya for a spiritual visit to the revered Ram Mandir on Wednesday.
Explained: CAA implementation does not cover tribal areas in Northeast
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Monday evening officially notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024.
Will stand with Modi: Acharya Krishnam after expulsion from Congress
Expelled Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam, on Sunday, dubbed party president Mallikarjun Kharge a "rubber stamp" and stated that he will "stand with Prime Minister Narendra Modi all my life."
Parliament to discuss Ram Mandir, Centre's 'White Paper' today
The final day of Parliament's Budget Session on Saturday is expected to witness heated debates.
UK: Conservative MP calls BBC's reporting of Ram Mandir 'biased'
The United Kingdom's Conservative MP Bob Blackman on Friday said he was concerned about the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)'s alleged biased coverage of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Mani Shankar's daughter gets eviction notice over Ram Mandir post
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's daughter, Suranya Aiyar, has received an eviction notice from the Resident's Welfare Association (RWA) of Delhi's Jangpura Extension.
Arun Yogiraj sculpted Ram Lalla's eyes in just 20 minutes
The recent Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya showcased a captivating idol of Ram Lalla, with eyes that radiated innocence and divinity.
Chhattisgarh: Headmaster arrested for asking students to reject Hindu gods
A government school headmaster in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur has been suspended and arrested after allegedly asking students to reject Hindu deities and embrace Buddhism, The Times of India reported.
National Tourism Day: Top 5 must-visit places in India
National Tourism Day is observed annually on January 25 promoting public awareness of the significance of tourism to the nation's economy.
'Dating someone else': Kangana Ranaut dismisses Nishant Pitti relationship rumors
Kangana Ranaut stole the spotlight during her Ayodhya visit for the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony on Monday.
Ayodhya's Ram Lalla idol to be known by this name
The new Ram Lalla idol, consecrated on Monday at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, will be known as "Balak Ram."
Ayodhya's $10 billion makeover could generate $3bn tax for UP
In the run up to the inauguration of the Ram Mandir, Ayodhya has undergone a massive makeover worth over $10 billion.
Clashes in Mumbai ahead of Ram Mandir event: Security strengthened
Clashes of communal nature were reported from parts of Mumbai and Nagpur, ahead of the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on Monday.
Sea of devotees at Ram Mandir, a day after consecration
A day after the Pran Prathishtha (consecration) ceremony in Ayodhya, a sea of devotees flocked to the Ram Mandir as the temple opened its doors to the public on Tuesday morning.
No iron used, Rs. 1,800cr spent: Facts about Ram Mandir
On Monday, Ayodhya's Ram Mandir was inaugurated with full fanfare, marking a watershed moment for the entire nation.