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Sankararaman murder case: Kanchi Sankaracharya, 22 others acquitted

Puducherry, Nov 27 (ANI): All the accused in the Sankararaman murder case including Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati have been acquitted by the Puducherry principal and district sessions court on Wednesday. The trial ran for over nine years. The court acquitted all the accused saying the complainant failed to support the prosecution. Sankararaman, the manager of the Varadarajaperumal temple in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, was allegedly murdered on September 3, 2004, in the temple premises. Sankararaman had allegedly written several letters to publications claiming that the Kanchi mutt had deteriorated ever since Jayendra Saraswati had taken over. He had also alleged misuse of funds in his letters, some of them to the pontiff himself.

Nov 27, 2013

Poisonous food at temple feast leaves 123 children sick

Neemach, Nov 25 (ANI): Around 123 children fell sick after consuming poisonous food at a temple community feast in Madhya Pradesh. The incident came forward in Neemach town of the province on Sunday when children complained of severe diarrhoea and vomiting after consuming contaminated food at a community lunch. The organisation serves food to the poor at the temple of Lord Shiva once a week as a part of their routine. The sick were admitted to a nearby hospital and are undergoing treatment.

Nov 25, 2013

JDU used ‘Toilets First, Temples Later’ Slogan Before Modi or Congress, Says Nitish Kumar

Janata Dal United chief Nitish Kumar has entered the tug of war between Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress over the phrase 'toilets first, temples later'when he said that the slogan was coined by his state administration six years ago.

Nov 20, 2013

Devout Sikhs throng Golden Temple on Guru Nanak's birth anniversary

New Delhi/Amritsar, Nov 17 (ANI): Sikh devotees revelled in the festive spirit as they congregated at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Sunday to mark the celebrations of the 545-birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev. Golden Temple, also known as Harminder Sahib, the most important Sikh shrine in the world was illuminated with colourful lights on this occasion. The 'Jalao' was displayed which included the display of precious jewellery and articles, ornamental pieces studded with precious stones, diamonds, jewels, pearls, and bejewelled canopy. Every year, thousands of Sikh devotees from across the world throng the revered shrine, the Golden Temple and take holy dip on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.

Nov 17, 2013

Top UN court awards flashpoint temple area to Cambodia

The UN's top court ruled Monday that most of the area around a flashpoint ancient temple on the Thai border belongs to Cambodia and that any Thai security forces there should leave. Angry Thai protesters reacted in Bangkok. Duration: 00:57

Nov 11, 2013

Poor Sleep Leads to Weight Gain in Children

Poor sleeping habits can make children gain unnecessary weight, according to a new study.

Nov 6, 2013

Modi greets farmers and traders on beginning of new fiscal year

Ahmedabad, Nov 04 (ANI): BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi visited a temple in Ahmedabad on Monday and greeted Gujarati framers and trading community on the beginning of the new fiscal year after Diwali.

Nov 4, 2013

BSF organizes Diwali fair

Siliguri/Coimbatore, Nov 02 (ANI): A Diwali fair was organised by the Border Security Force (BSF) 66 Battalion North Bengal Frontier at its headquarter Kadamtala in West Bengal to mark the beginning of festivities of the Hindu festival of lights. The fair was being o rganised with an aim of providing mental relaxation and entertainment to the troops and their families. Apart from different types of food stalls, the fair also had various games, cultural dance performances and a fashion show to attract and entertain a huge number of crowd. Meanwhile, in an effort to create communal harmony, people in Coimbatore also gathered to celebrate Diwali as they lit lamps at a temple and shared sweets with each other.

Nov 2, 2013

Nokia World 2013: RoundUp with Details

6 new devices introduced in Nokia World Event 2013 in Abu Dhabi moments ago.

Oct 22, 2013

SP govt should give reason for stopping VHP yatra, does Hindus have no rights: VHP

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): After SP government in UP denied permission to carry out 'Sankalp Diwas yatra' by VHP, the party's Spokesperson Prakash Sharma asked the SP government if Hindus have no rights even to carry out a peaceful religious rally and said that it should give reason of the ban on the same. Further, Sharma confirmed that the yatra will be organized on Friday even after hurdles created by the UP government and that the saints and members of the VHP are ready to die in the name of God. Sharma also confirmed that the members will take pledge on the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Oct 18, 2013

After Dalits in UP, Rahul Gandhi Reach out to Tribals in Madhya Pradesh

Addressing a rally in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi struck an emotional chord with the public by pledging to embark on a new form of politics wherein elected leaders spend time with the common man.

Oct 17, 2013

Rahul Gandhi to address Congress rallies in MP today

Gwalior, Oct 17 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi will address two rallies in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh on Thursday during which he is expected to target the Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in the state. Gandhi is scheduled to address two rallies, the first in Shahdol and then in Gwalior. The Congress number two, who will be accompanied by former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh and several other party stalwarts, will also visit Datia to meet those admitted to the hospital after being injured in Sunday's stampede at Ratangarh Temple.

Oct 17, 2013

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VHP to Launch Controversial Sankalp Diwas in UP on Rebuilding Ayodhya' Ram Temple

Right-wing organisation Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has declared on Tuesday that it will commence the 'Sankalp Diwas' on 18 October despite the ban imposed by the Uttar Pradesh government.

Oct 15, 2013

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MP Temple Stampede: Govt Suspends 21 Officials as Death Toll Rises; Latest Reactions

The Madhya Pradesh government on Monday suspended 21 officials, including the Datia Collector and the District Magistrate, over alleged lapses in administrative functioning during a temple stampede that killed 139.