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Indian diaspora members celebrate consecration ceremony of Ayodhya's Ram Temple in Times Square

Wearing traditional dresses, holding saffron flags and dancing in celebration, the Indian diaspora members observed the much-anticipated pran pratishtha or consecration ceremony at the iconic Times Square in New York on Sunday.

PM Narendra Modi to participate in mega Ram Temple inauguration ceremony in Ayodhya today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the much-awaited consecration or pran pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in the north Indian city of Ayodhya on Monday, a mega religious event which is seen by many as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's attempt to launch its campaign ahead of the national polls.

Ayodhya decked up for Ram Temple launch as PM Modi prepares to lead the ceremony in poll-bound India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the celebration as India awaits the grand opening of a temple dedicated to the Hindu God Ram in the north Indian town of Ayodhya, considered by millions as the birthplace of the deity, on Monday.

India gears up for the inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the celebration as India will witness the grand opening of a temple dedicated to the Hindu God Ram in the north Indian town of Ayodhya, considered by millions as the birthplace of the deity, on Monday (January 21, 2024).

Indian diaspora members in Sydney host car rally to mark opening of Ram Temple in Ayodhya tomorrow

Indian diaspora members in Sydney organised a car rally to mark the opening of Ram Temple in the north Indian town of Ayodhya on Monday.

Indian Coast Guard members rescue ailing Indonesian national from merchant ship off Diu coast

The Indian Coast Guard members on Friday evacuated an ailing Indonesian national from a merchant vessel off Diu coast, officials said.

India-Bangladesh relations growing from strength to strength, says S Jaishankar

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met newly appointed Bangladesh Foreign Minister Mohammed Hasan Mahmud and said the relationship between the two neighbouring nations “are growing from strength to strength.”

All Delhi govt day shift schools to remain shut on Jan 22 over Ram Temple inauguration; evening shift timings altered

Ahead of the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Delhi government announced on Sunday that all government schools, operating in the general and morning shifts, will remain closed on January 22.

French contingents participate in rehearsals in New Delhi's Vijay Chowk ahead of Republic Day celebrations

A 95-member marching contingent and a 33-member band contingent from France participated in the Republic Day rehearsals in New Delhi on Saturday.

Guests to receive 'mahaprasad' after consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya tomorrow

The guests attending the consecration ceremony on Monday will be given Mahaprasad along with the food prepared with desi ghee on the temple premises.

Construction firm L&T details how it built Ayodhya Ram temple to last 1000 yrs

Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya has been built to last a thousand years, according to construction company Larsen & Toubro, which was tasked by Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to design and build the temple.

Fugitive rape accused Nitynanada says he will attend Ram Temple opening in Ayodhya on January 22

Self-styled godman Nitynanada, a fugitive in a rape case, has said he received an invitation to attend the grand opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday (January 22).

Nirmala Sitharaman claims Tamil Nadu govt bans live telecast of Ayodhya Ram Mandir programmes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday alleged that Tamil Nadu banned the live telecast of Ayodhya Ram Mandir programmes on Monday and called the decision an "anti-Hindu hateful action."

Aircraft crash in Afghan hills: India confirms non-Indian origin of passenger plane

Kabul: A passenger plane crashed in north Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, local television channel Tolonews reported Sunday, citing Zabihullah Amiri, an official of the provincial department of information and culture.

Ram Temple consecration: Musical instruments from states gathered for divine 'Mangal Dhwani' in Ayodhya

Ayodhya: The Pran Pratishtha event, which is the manifestation of divine consciousness in the idol of the deity, at the Ram Temple will be accompanied by 'Mangal Dhwani' at 10 AM on Monday.

Ram Temple consecration: Musical instruments from states gathered for divine 'Mangal Dhwani' in Ayodhya

Ayodhya: The Pran Pratishtha event, which is the manifestation of divine consciousness in the idol of the deity, at the Ram Temple will be accompanied by 'Mangal Dhwani' at 10 AM on Monday.

All bout time capsule with detailed history of Ram Janmabhoomi to be placed 2,000 ft under Ayodhya Ram Mandir

Ayodhya: The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust plans to put a 'Time Capsule', containing a detailed account of the history of the Ram Janmabhoomi, at a depth of 2,000 feet beneath the 'Ram Mandir' in Ayodhya, media reports said.

Delhi’s AIIMS reverses decision to shut OPD services till 2:30 pm for Ram temple opening

New Delhi: Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has cancelled the decision to keep the services for outdoor patients closed till 2:30 pm on January 22, media reports said.

Fire breaks out in Mumbai's suburban hospital, 6 patients evacuated

Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: A fire broke out at a hospital in the Vikhroli East area of Mumbai suburb, an official said on Sunday.

Goa luxury hotel manager murders wife on being confronted over extramarital affair

Goa/IBNS: A manager of a luxury hotel in Goa has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife after she accused him of having an extramarital affair, reports said.

Boy dies after Maldives President denies approval to his family for Indian aircraft use: Report

New Delhi/IBNS: A 14-year-old Maldivian boy died on Saturday amid allegations that President Mohamed Muizzu denied permission to his family for the use of an Indian Dornier aircraft that could have potentially saved his life if airlifted on time, local media reported.

UK firm deactivates AI chatbot after it uses inappropriate language, criticises the company

London: Dynamic Parcel Distribution (DPD) deactivated its AI online chatbot when it deviated from its intended operation of assisting customers.

Delhi AIIMS, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital to observe half day on Jan 22; emergency services will continue

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) hospitals will observe a half day on January 22 on the occasion of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Fraudsters use AI to cheat woman of Rs 35 lakh, Delhi Police arrests 4 accused

New Delhi/UNI: Four people were arrested in a fraud case where Artificial Intelligence (AI) was used to deceive a woman of Rs 35 lakh, Delhi Police said on Saturday.

Loka Sabha Polls 2024: On TMC's refusal to share seats in West Bengal, Congress's Adhir Ranjan's reaction

Kolkata: West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury slammed the INDIA alliance bloc Trinamool Congress, asserting that he has defeated the Mamata Banerjee-led party before.

Actress-TMC MP Nussrat Jahan appears before Kolkata court in financial fraud case

Kolkata/IBNS: Actress-parliamentarian Nussrat Jahan on Saturday appeared before a lower court in Kolkata in connection with a case pertaining to her association as a director with a company which allegedly duped people with the promise of providing flats, media reports said.

No iron or steel used, grand Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya made to last for over 1000 yrs: Report

New Delhi: The majestic temple at Ayodhya dedicated to Ram Lalla or Lord Ram’s child form has been constructed to last over a thousand years, media reported.

PM Modi takes holy dip Agnitheerth beach, offers prayers at Rameswaram ahead of Ayodhya Ram temple consecration

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Lord Ramanathaswamy temple on Saturday in Rameswaram and performed rituals after taking a dip in the sacred waters of the 'Agnitheerth' beach, media reports said.

India-Myanmar border will be sealed soon: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

The Government of India will soon implement restrictions on the free movement of people between India and Myanmar.

Man molests 16-year-old girl in Mumbai, FIR lodged against him

New Mumbai Police has registered an offence against a man from Panvel city in Maharashtra's Raigad district for allegedly molesting a 16-year-old girl, an official said on Saturday.