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Andhra minister Nara Lokesh backs action against TTD employees, says "no s
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
After Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) initiated action against employees adhering to non-Hindu religious practices while working in the institution, Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh in a firm stance referred to the action as governments stand and said "There is no second thought abou
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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams takes action against 18 employees for non-c
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has initiated action against 18 employees for not adhering to Hindu religious practices while also taking part in TTD festivals and rituals.
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"It has become a habit of Congress": BJP's RP Singh responds to Kharge's r
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
BJP leader RP Singh criticizes Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks on Maha Kumbh rituals, defending the cultural significance and economic impact of religious practices like the Mahakumbh, and challenging Kharge's comments.
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All India Muslim Jamaat issues fatwa discouraging New Year celebrations
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"The young men and women who celebrate New Year have been instructed in this fatwa that celebrating New Year is not a matter of pride and neither should this celebration be celebrated nor should it be congratulated," Razvi said, emphasizing that the New Year marks the beginning of the Chr
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K'taka govt dividing young minds along religious lines: State's BJP chief
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"CM Siddaramaiah's decision to withdraw the hijab ban in educational institutions raises concerns about the secular nature of our educational spaces. By allowing religious attire in educational institutions, the Karnataka government is promoting and dividing young minds along religious lines
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"...hatred for a particular religion" Annamalai slams Udhayanidhi Stalin f
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party chief K Annamalai said, "...If you have to eradicate 'Sanatana Dharma', you have to finish off all the temples and people's essential religious practices...".
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India, Indonesia both home to world's largest Islamic populations, says NS
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"Much like in India, Islam in Indonesia was spread by traders from present-day Kerala and Gujarat and Sufis from Bengal and Kashmir. This peaceful spread led to the development of a syncretic culture, where not only pre-Islamic religions flourished side by side, but age-old traditions and lo
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SC judges differ on Hijab's essential religious practices test
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): The two-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday gave divergent views while pronouncing judgement on Hijab issues in educational institutions: Justice Hemant Gupta held that the essential religious practices of the followers of the Sikh faith cannot b
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Karnataka HC left with no option but to interpret Quran on issue of essent
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday observed that Karnataka High Court, which has upheld a ban on Hijab in educational institutes, was left without any option but to interpret the Quran on the issue of essential religious practice.
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MCD and Last Journey unveil crematorium with upgraded deathcare infrastruc
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI/PRNewswire): One of India's largest tech-enabled deathcare and funeral service providers, Last Journey in association with FNP Care Charitable Trust has unveiled a state-of-the-art crematorium in South East Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan, with the support of Munici
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Hindus file plea in Supreme Court to perform religious rituals at 'Shivlin
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a direction to allow Hindus to perform religious practices or rituals at the 'Shivling' at the disputed Gyanvapi site, which is adjacent to the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi.
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Chinese govt tweaking rules to hamper religious practices of Tibetans
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 1 (ANI): In an attempt to undermine the true identity of Tibetans, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has started tweaking policies and rules related to the reincarnation of the Lamas, thus hampering the religious practices of the community.
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