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PM prays at Ram Setu ahead of Ayodhya visit

In the last part of his journey to Ayodhya to open the Ram Temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday prayed at the Kothandaramaswamy temple and visited Arichal Munai, starting point of the Ram Setu — a mythical bridge believed to be built for Lord Ram to travel to Sri Lanka to rescue Sita from Ravana — before leaving Tamil Nadu after a two-day religious tour of the state.

NIRMALA, DMK GOVT SPAR OVER CLAIM OF TEMPLE TELECAST 'BAN'

Slugfest in TN after FM accuses Stalin govt of banning special events

Time to end bitterness completely: Bhagwat

Temple marks 'reawakening of national pride', says RSS chief

Ram Temple set for a grand opening today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will throw open a grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday and preside over a consecration ceremony of the idol of the infant god Ram, or Ram Lalla, marking the culmination of an event that is likely to shape the electoral narrative in general elections later this year.

We are about to witness history in the making: Ashok Samarth

Actor Ashok Samarth is honoured to have got the opportunity to play Ramchandra Das Paramhans, head of the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas in Ayodhya and a torchbearer of the Ram Mandir movement.

Govind is glad Ayodhya is finally getting is due

Govind Namdev's latest film chronicles the 500-year struggle for the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Can't visit Shri Ram Mandir? Bring its spiritual essence home

With just a day to go for the consecration of the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, festive fervour is quite evident in the air.

Love, light and Lord Ram: Couples embrace Ramayana reverie

In a heartfelt expression of devotion, those unable to visit Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, have discovered meaningful ways to honour the deity.

RAM MANDIR'S GLOBAL HUG SPANS CONTINENTS

The inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has transcended its local significance to become a global celebration. This monumental occasion has prompted groups, individuals, and society welfare associations from various corners of the world to actively participate in expressing their jubilation.

Tripti Shakya: Ayodhya never looked so beautiful before

In Ayodhya for back-to-back performances ahead of the consecration of the Shri Ram Temple tomorrow, singer Tripti Shakya enjoyed her time in the city to the fullest.

Shoaib Malik ties the knot with Sana Javed; reports unclear on divorce from Sania Mirza

Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, 41, took to Instagram on Saturday to announce his wedding with the 30-year-old Pakistan actor Sana Javed.

Satwik-Chirag storm into second consecutive final

Disappointment swept the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium when HS Prannoy lost 15-21, 5-21 in 42 minutes to China’s Shi Yu Qi in the men's semi-final. Fans who had turned up to witness home favourite win on Saturday fell quiet after the eighth seed lost tamely.

Saumy and Adarsh shine as India start campaign in style

Left-arm spinners Saumy Kumar Pandey and Musheer Khan headlined a dominant Indian performance as the defending champions outclassed Bangladesh by 84 runs in their opening game of the ICC U-19 World Cup here Saturday.

Stagnant India need to rebuild

Bottling her emotions, Janneke Schopman made a rather forthright statement after the Indian women's hockey team's loss to Japan on Friday that shattered her team's hopes of qualifying for the Paris Olympics. The head coach believed her team, ranked sixth in the world, had the quality to be there. \"So that is on me, because I think we should have been there,\" she said.

Swiatek stumbles to an early exit

The world No.1 has a strong beginning but teenager Noskova, in her first Australian Open, pulls off an upset for the ages

Baldwin charged with manslaughter over 'Rust' film death

2021 INCIDENT - INITIAL CHARGES AGAINST THE ACTOR DROPPED IN APRIL LAST YEAR

50 dead as winter storms pummel parts of the US

Unrelenting storms have pummelled the United States over the past week, leading to at least 50 weather-related deaths, officials and US media reported on Friday, as large swathes of the country brace for new winter wallops.

21 killed in two fire incidents in China

At least 21 people, including 13 school students, were killed in two separate fire incidents in China, local authorities said on Saturday.

Iran says 'reserves right' to avenge deadly Israeli strike on Damascus

Iran on Saturday blamed Israel for a strike on Damascus, saying it \"reserves the right to respond\" after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said five of its members had died.

Fierce fighting rages across Gaza as death toll nears 25k

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and US president discussed the post-war future of Gaza Strip where the humanitarian situation remains dire Agencies

BJP starts drive with focus on intensifying its rural outreach

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) plans to intensify its outreach in rural areas with a campaign that will see senior leaders spend time in villages to assess the mood on the ground, ensure saturation of schemes and underscore the achievements of the Union government, particularly the completion of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, people aware of the details said on Friday.

Bihar police seek arrest warrant against Lalu's kin

The Bihar police on Saturday approached a court in Danapur seeking arrest warrant against Tanuj Yadav and Nayan Yadav, both relatives of former chief minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad, for allegedly assaulting a government official earlier this week, in an incident described as the \"advent of jungle raj\" in the state by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party.

Books on new criminal laws flood markets

There are a bunch of new bestsellers in the bookshops of Chandigarh, all on the same topic, and all non-fiction.

Airline's reluctance to share info delays 'Donkey route' case probe

The investigation into the alleged human trafficking of Punjabi passengers, who were sent back to India by France from a Nicaragua-bound flight in December, has made little headway as a private airline has dithered from sharing details of tickets bought by them, officials said.

Modi visits temples in TN in last leg of 11-day rituals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at Sri Ranganathaswamy and Ramanathaswamy temples the ancient shrines linked to Hindu epic Ramayana in Tamil Nadu, a day before his proposed visit to Arichal Munai point in Dhanushkodi, considered to be the place from where the Ram Setu was built.

Guj boat tragedy: Police say contract sub-let to another firm, operator lacked experience

The investigation into the Vadodara boat capsize tragedy has revealed that the firm managing the lake recreation zone had sub-let the contract for boating activities to another company, prompting the police to book its owner and another person, a senior officer said on Saturday.

'Creativity holds key to get jobs in age of tech'

Creativity, interpersonal skills and intelligence would be crucial for employment in the age of machine learning and artificial intelligence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told a group of NCC cadets on Saturday.

24-yr-old engineer held for Rashmika's deepfake video

THE MAN, FROM PEDANANDIPADU VILLAGE IN ANDHRA PRADESH, WORKED FROM HOME, PROVIDING ONLINE IMAGE AND VIDEO EDITING SERVICES

Two held for killing gangster's brother outside Noida gym

A day after a 32-year-old man, who was the brother of jailed gangster Parvesh Maan, was shot dead in Noida Sector 104, police arrested two people in connection with the murder on Saturday, officials aware of the case said. However, the suspects who shot the victim are yet to be nabbed, they added.

'One nation, 1 poll' may harm democracy: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is against the idea of simultaneous elections to state assemblies and parliament constituencies, it said in a letter to a high-level committee (HLC) headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, a party functionary said on Saturday.