News for '-the-hindu'

Was under pressure to delay Babri verdict, reveals ex-HC judge

Was under pressure to delay Babri verdict, reveals ex-HC judge

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Justice Agarwal retired from the high court on April 23, 2020.

SC revives Gyanvapi plea it disposed of 'inadvertently'

SC revives Gyanvapi plea it disposed of 'inadvertently'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday revived a Gyanvapi panel plea it inadvertently disposed of on July 24 while staying an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey on the mosque premises to determine if it was built upon a temple.

Allahabad HC allows ASI survey at Gyanvapi mosque

Allahabad HC allows ASI survey at Gyanvapi mosque

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The Allahabad high court on Thursday allowed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a scientific survey at the Gyanvapi premises in Varanasi to determine whether the 17th-century mosque has been constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.

'Strongly oppose' India's abstention on Gaza vote at UN: Sonia

'Strongly oppose' India's abstention on Gaza vote at UN: Sonia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Sonia aid the Congress has been consistent over the years in its strong belief that both the Palestinians and Israelis have the right to live in a just peace.

'The Congress has to reboot'

'The Congress has to reboot'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Revanth Reddy mounted a spirited campaign in Telangana which turned around the fortunes of the Congress in six months.'

Second FIR against SP's Maurya, others for burning Ramcharitmanas copies

Second FIR against SP's Maurya, others for burning Ramcharitmanas copies

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The group claimed that its members only burnt photocopies of pages allegedly carrying "objectionable comments on women and Dalits" in the Ramcharitmanas.

'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'I've never seen such cooperation before. Problem solving. Everyone working together. And truthful.' 'Someone from the prime minister's office was there the entire time, at the table, one of the team.' 'Now you have to figure out how to get them out. And I'm just gonna sit here patiently.' 'But if you annoy me, I could actually ruin the whole game for you and for the people in here, which is the avalanche'.

Allahabad HC to hear Gyanvapi mosque officials' plea on Dec 5

Allahabad HC to hear Gyanvapi mosque officials' plea on Dec 5

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The Allahabad high court on Wednesday fixed December 5 for further hearing on a Gyanvapi masjid management's revision petition challenging a Varanasi court order on the maintainability of a plea seeking permission to offer regular prayers to idols of deities in the mosque complex.

Adityanath wants Muslims to give up claim on Gyanvapi

Adityanath wants Muslims to give up claim on Gyanvapi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Amidst the controversy over the Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that labelling Gyanvapi as a mosque complex will only lead to controversy and that the Muslim side should accept its 'historical mistake' and offer a solution.

Sanatan Dharma row: BJP slams INDIA bloc, questions Mumbai meet agenda

Sanatan Dharma row: BJP slams INDIA bloc, questions Mumbai meet agenda

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

What he has said is shocking and shameful, former Union minister and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said, noting that the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has repeated his remarks.

Ayodhya seers join protest against Adipurush, seek its ban

Ayodhya seers join protest against Adipurush, seek its ban

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Joining the chorus against the film, the Samajwadi Party said the faithful are hurt by its "cheap and superficial dialogues" and that the film was part of an "agenda".

Senior BJP leader quits Assam govt over delimitation

Senior BJP leader quits Assam govt over delimitation

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Gohain claimed that his discussions with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding the delimitation "did not bring any positive outcome".

SC rules in 27-yr marital discord case for octogenarian couple, denies divorce

SC rules in 27-yr marital discord case for octogenarian couple, denies divorce

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The top court said despite the increasing trend of filing divorce proceedings in courts, the institution of marriage is still considered to be a pious, spiritual and invaluable emotional life-net between couples in the Indian society.

Hardik, Natasa's Stunning Hindu Wedding

Hardik, Natasa's Stunning Hindu Wedding

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The couple captioned their photos from the Hindu ceremony, 'Now and forever'.

VHP insists on holding yatra in Neh despite curfew

VHP insists on holding yatra in Neh despite curfew

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

The VHP president said that it is beyond understanding that the administration is denying permission for a peaceful Yatra.

In yet another attack, Khalistan supporters vandalise temple in Oz

In yet another attack, Khalistan supporters vandalise temple in Oz

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

A prominent Hindu temple in Brisbane was attacked by Khalistan supporters on Saturday, in the latest incident of vandalism against Hindu temples in Australia.

Mayawati's Now Or Never Moment

Mayawati's Now Or Never Moment

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Unless she joins one of the coalitions, she has a bleak future.' 'The NDA option is suicidal, but INDIA could help her.'

When Cops Raided Journalist's Home

When Cops Raided Journalist's Home

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

The Wire Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief Siddharth Varadarajan's home in New Delhi was raided by a Delhi police team on Monday, October 31, 2022.

Allow Nuh Hindus to keep arms: Demand at mahapanchayat

Allow Nuh Hindus to keep arms: Demand at mahapanchayat

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

At the 'Sarva Jatiye Mahapanchayat', participants from Palwal, Gurugram and other nearby places took part, and it was decided that the yatra will resume from Nalhar in Nuh and then pass through Firozpur Jhirka's Jhir and Singar temples in the district.

Allahabad HC orders scientific probe to find age of Gyanvapi's Shivling

Allahabad HC orders scientific probe to find age of Gyanvapi's Shivling

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Allahabad high court on Friday ordered authorities to determine the age of the Shivling-like structure inside the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi using modern technology.

Gyanvapi: Hindu side to ask for ASI survey, carbon dating of Shivling if they win

Gyanvapi: Hindu side to ask for ASI survey, carbon dating of Shivling if they win

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The Hindu side had claimed in the lower court that a Shivling was found during the videographic survey.

Georgia becomes 1st US state to pass resolution condemning Hinduphobia

Georgia becomes 1st US state to pass resolution condemning Hinduphobia

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The resolution observed that the American-Hindu community has been a major contributor to diverse sectors such as medicine, science and engineering, information technology, hospitality, finance, academia, manufacturing, energy, retail trade, among others.

Wife calling husband dark-skinned amounts to cruelty: HC

Wife calling husband dark-skinned amounts to cruelty: HC

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The evidence on record, from close scrutiny, also leads to the conclusion that the wife used to insult the husband on the premise that he is dark and for the same reason has moved away from the company of the husband without any cause, the court noted.

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The grand dedication ceremony of Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey was conducted on Sunday in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj following a nine-day celebration that commenced on September 30.

SC to examine if call records, hotel details in adultery case violate privacy

SC to examine if call records, hotel details in adultery case violate privacy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea on whether seeking details of hotel stays and call records to prove allegations of adultery are violative of the fundamental right to privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Indian student attacked by Khalistan supporters in Australia

Indian student attacked by Khalistan supporters in Australia

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The student was taken to Westmead Hospital with major injuries to his head, leg, and arm.

After Kolhapur and Beed, Maharashtra's another town tense over FB post

After Kolhapur and Beed, Maharashtra's another town tense over FB post

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'A 14-year-old boy kept a status message in praise of Aurangzeb on a social media platform on Thursday. A complaint was received in this connection, based on which an offence was registered at Ashti police station'

Haryana violence: VHP protests in Noida, seeks compensation for victims' kin

Haryana violence: VHP protests in Noida, seeks compensation for victims' kin

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The Hindu-right group carried out its demonstration despite the imposition of CrPC Section 144 in the city.

'Growth Rate May Come Down To 3-4%'

'Growth Rate May Come Down To 3-4%'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

'The government should act proactively to instil confidence in the private investors, and also boost the purchasing power of people directly or indirectly by ensuring minimum wages.'

Kerala assembly adopts resolution against uniform civil code

Kerala assembly adopts resolution against uniform civil code

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The Kerala assembly on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government to refrain from implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country.

SC defers scientific survey of 'Shivling' at Gyanvapi till next hearing

SC defers scientific survey of 'Shivling' at Gyanvapi till next hearing

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The Allahabad high court on May 12 ordered determination of the age of the structure claimed to be 'Shivling' using modern technology.

Can't Defeat Modi Using Caste Census!

Can't Defeat Modi Using Caste Census!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Will a caste census make tens of millions desert Mr Modi?, asks Shekhar Gupta.

Congress walks tightrope on Udhayanidhi: Every party has right to its views

Congress walks tightrope on Udhayanidhi: Every party has right to its views

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Amid different voices within the Congress and INDIA bloc on DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks against Sanatan Dharma, the principal opposition party on Monday said it respects all religions and stressed that others also have the freedom to express their views.

Mumbai police provide security to Adipurush dialogue writer

Mumbai police provide security to Adipurush dialogue writer

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The Mumbai police has decided to provide security to Manoj Shukla Muntashir, the dialogue writer of the film Adipurush after he cited a threat to his life, an official said on Monday.

Gyanvapi litigant seeks okay for euthanasia from President Murmu

Gyanvapi litigant seeks okay for euthanasia from President Murmu

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The main litigant in the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex case has sought "permission for euthanasia" from President Droupadi Murmu, alleging that her fellow petitioners are spreading false propaganda to defame her.

Rioters will not go scot-free, asserts Mamata

Rioters will not go scot-free, asserts Mamata

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Banerjee alleged that the BJP was maligning the name of Lord Ram by organising violence during Ram Navami processions.

Yeh Hai India: Muslim Drummer At J&K Temple

Yeh Hai India: Muslim Drummer At J&K Temple

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'I believe that Baba Budha Amarnath saved me.'

Delhi HC transfers to SC pleas to recognise same-sex marriages

Delhi HC transfers to SC pleas to recognise same-sex marriages

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday sent to the Supreme Court a batch of petitions seeking to recognise same-sex marriages under various laws.

How Chauri Chaura deepened the Hindu-Muslim divide

How Chauri Chaura deepened the Hindu-Muslim divide

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

After the Chauri Chaura incident, Gandhi decided to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Time Has Come For Women's Reservation Bill

Time Has Come For Women's Reservation Bill

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Women politicians bring to politics and policy a sensitivity that most of their male counterparts, at least until a generation back, lacked.