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Popcorn and curfews: India gets ready for Ram temple with frenzy and fear

The stock market will be shut, movie halls will show the launch live. But it’s joy for some, pain and anxiety for others

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Life turned upside-down for Muslim teens arrested for ‘spitting on yatra’

Five months after he was arrested for allegedly spitting on a religious procession in Ujjain, Adnan Mansoori, 18, got bail this week.

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Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Dham receives heavy snowfall

After a sudden shift in the weather pattern in the high-altitude areas of Uttarakhand, Kedarnath Dham has been experiencing continuous and heavy snowfall. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Akhilesh Yadav, Meira Kumar receive Ram Temple invitation

In a letter to Ram Janmabhoomi Theerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai, the SP chief thanked him for the invitation received on Saturday morning.

The Hindu

Ramanandi akharas vs Ram temple trust: Inside the battle to control the Mandir

A change of guard in the Ram temple’s management – from the traditional system of sadhus and mahants to the central government nominated trust – has triggered perhaps an unforeseen succession battle over the claim of the right to conduct worship. After all, it’s the first time in Ayodhya’s history…

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Netflix pulls Indian film after backlash from rightwing Hindu groups

Annapoorani: the Goddess of Food criticised for depiction of deity and member of vegetarian caste cooking and eating meat

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Netflix removes Indian film showing Brahmin eating meat after protest by Hindu group

Hindu hardline groups protest Tamil language film ‘Annapoorani - The Goddess of Food’

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Have not received Ram temple event invite: Akhilesh; VHP says his name in list of invitees

Ram Mandir inauguration invite: When a reporter stated that the invitation had been sent to him by courier, Mr. Yadav said if it was so, then the postal receipt should be shown to him

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Under new R-Day deal, each State can field tableau once in 3 years; Maldives signs 20 agreements with China amid diplomatic row with India, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 10, 2024

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Ram Temple consecration | Opposition would lose ‘core Hindu support’ if they stay away, says VHP leader

Ram mandir inaugration: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad flayed the Opposition parties, saying they would lose “core Hindu support” if they choose to stay away from the event

The Hindu

L.K. Advani will attend consecration ceremony of Ram temple: VHP leader

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday said that veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani, who spearheaded the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, would be attending the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

The Hindu

Religious leaders slam ‘politicisation’ of Ram temple consecration

Top religious leaders came out in public criticising the way the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) is taking over the ‘Pran Pratistha’ (consecration) of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to inaugurate the ‘semi-constructed’ temple for ‘political gains’.

The Hindu

VHP files complaint alleging some duping people by collecting funds in name of Ayodhya temple trust

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Sunday said “some people” have been seeking funds in the name of the Ayodhya Ram temple trust

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Mamata Banerjee proposes Mallikarjun Kharge as prime ministerial face of INDIA bloc; Women MPs of BJP seek more time to discuss criminal law Bills, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 20, 2023

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VHP invites Advani, Joshi for consecration ceremony of Ram temple

Senior VHP and RSS leaders met L.K. Advani and M.M. Joshi and invited them for the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in January

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VHP says there will be no rallies, speeches or cracker bursting on January 22

VHP office-bearers in North Karnataka plan to celebrate Jan 22 as a religious event, w/o rallies, speeches & crackers. They'll distribute photos of Lord Ram & Akshate to 30 lakh households in 11,080 villages, & invite 4,000 people from across India, incl. PM Modi. #RamMandir #Ayodhya

The Hindu

VHP demands de-registration of parties for promising religious quota

VHP urges EC to cancel registration of BRS, Congress and Majlis parties for violating constitutional principles by promising religion-based reservations. VHP claims this undermines sanctity of Constitution and is against ethos of secular and inclusive society.

The Hindu

VHP appoints officer-bearers to Guntur temple priests panel

VHP appoints office-bearers to Guntur district Alaya Archaka Purohit wing. Prathipati Madhava Sarma is president, Valluru Hanumath Sai Sarma is vice-president. They will protect Hindu culture, promote religious harmony and oppose any temple violations.

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Divisive flags find no takers at Mangaluru’s Mangaladevi temple Navaratri fair

Mukesh Singh from Rajasthan has put up a stall, with a saffron flag planted on top, selling an assortment of items ranging from bangles to utensils on Mangaladevi temple road (or Car Street) for the Navaratri fair here.

The Hindu

RSS, affiliate welcome Supreme Court verdict on same sex marriage

RSS/VHP welcome SC's majority view on LGBTQ not having unqualified right to marry; Sangh had maintained it's a 'disorder'; SC heard Hindu, Muslim, Christian followers; RSS chief said LGBTQ have private/social space; Dattatreya Hosabale said not a crime; Samvardhinee Nyas survey found medical practitioners believe homosexuality is a disorder.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Seventeen Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, TN CM requests Union Minister for their release; Madras HC observes tardy investigation by CB-CID in water tank incident; VHP leader arrested for derogatory comments on Ambedkar & Thiruvalluvar; Madras HC judge refuses to recuse from hearing suo motu revision petition against…

The Hindu

Former VHP leader RBVS Manian arrested for derogatory speech on Ambedkar, Thiruvalluvar

Chennai City Police arrested Manian, 76, former VP of VHP TN, for derogatory comments about Ambedkar & Thiruvalluvar. He belittled SC community & caused disturbance to public tranquility. Police registered case under SC/ST Act & IPC. He was arrested & produced before Magistrate in Saidapet Court.

The Hindu

RSS top brass to brainstorm national issues ahead of general election

RSS's annual coordination meeting in Pune from September 14: BJP leaders, 36 offshoots of RSS to attend. Focus on VHP's plans for Ram Temple inauguration in Jan 2024, including Shaurya Yatras, padyatras, meals at Dalit homes.

The Hindu

‘Cow vigilante’ Monu Manesar held in Gurugram on multiple charges

Monu Manesar, Bajrang Dal activist, was taken into custody by Haryana Police in Gurugram's Manesar on Sept 12. He is accused of murdering two Muslim men in Feb and triggering recent violence in Nuh.

The Hindu

Goa school students made to perform rituals during mosque visit; principal suspended

School principal suspended after VHP complaint of students taken to mosque for workshop, made to perform religious rituals. Apology tendered by school management. Education department seeks explanation from school.

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