Vrindavan's Banke Bihari temple has rejected calls from right-wing groups to boycott Muslim artisans following the Pahalgam attack. Temple authorities emphasized the significant contributions of Muslim weavers and artisans, who have been crafting the deity's attire and accessories for decades.
Related news
Shahzadi Khan, an Indian woman, was executed in Abu Dhabi on February 15 for allegedly murdering a four-month-old infant. Her father approached the Delhi High Court seeking information about her wellbeing. The Indian government provided legal assistance, but the UAE court upheld her death sentence. Her last rites are scheduled for March 5 in UAE.
Donald Trump has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accusing him of misusing US aid and hindering peace talks with Russia. Trump's comments have caused divisions among Republicans and concerns among US allies. Trump's longstanding skepticism of US aid to Ukraine and preference for direct negotiations with Russia have fueled these tensions.
A dispute over incense in a Kalyan building escalated into a Marathi vs. non-Marathi conflict, leading to the arrest of MTDC officer Akhilesh Shukla and two others for assaulting their Marathi neighbors. The incident sparked outrage in the Maharashtra assembly, with CM Fadnavis assuring strict action. Shukla denies making anti-Marathi remarks, claiming it was a personal dispute.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was above 75,300, Nifty50 was above 22,850.
Noida Expressway has been labeled a 'breakdown challan' zone by police, where fines and vehicle seizure can occur for breakdowns causing traffic disruptions. This measure targets particularly commercial vehicles with the aim to maintain smooth traffic flow amidst high vehicular volume, especially during peak hours.
Two BJP MPs, injured during a scuffle with Congress leaders at the new Parliament building, were discharged from the hospital Friday. The confrontation arose from a BJP protest against alleged disrespect towards Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. During the incident, MP Pratap Sarangi suffered a head injury, and MP Mukesh Rajput briefly lost consciousness.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed recent UPI outages, urging collective action to achieve one billion daily transactions within 2-3 years. She directed NPCI to enhance UPI's reliability, user experience, and cybersecurity. The focus is on expanding UPI's global reach, onboarding more users and merchants, and improving resilience and scalability to maintain user trust, given its significant transaction growth.
A police sub-inspector, Kishore, his parents, and brother-in-law have been booked for threatening Kishore's wife with a service revolver over dowry demands. Kishore allegedly beat her regularly and demanded Rs 10 lakh for better posting and monthly payments of Rs 50,000 from her parents.
A massive student-led protest in Belgrade challenges President Aleksandar VuÄić’s 11-year rule, accusing him of autocratic governance. The demonstrations, sparked by a deadly railway station collapse, demand honest governance and an end to corruption. Government measures to limit protest size did not deter participants.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge faced criticism for questioning the effectiveness of taking dips in the Ganga at a rally in Madhya Pradesh. BJP accused Kharge of anti-Hindu sentiment, emphasizing the significance of Maha Kumbh. Kharge apologized if he hurt sentiments but insisted religion shouldn’t exploit the poor. BJP condemned the remarks, defending Sanatan faith.