News for 'Lord Hanuman'

Why Ramayana Trailer Is Postponed...

Why Ramayana Trailer Is Postponed...

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

The highly anticipated trailer for Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, has been postponed from its scheduled July 24 release.

Aadhaar card to Lord Hanuman a rare mistake: UIDAI

Aadhaar card to Lord Hanuman a rare mistake: UIDAI

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

UIDAI claims 99.9% accuracy rate, says this incident makes up less than 0.1% of cases which slip through system.

Prohibitory Orders In Kadapa After Clashes Over Naming Dispute

Prohibitory Orders In Kadapa After Clashes Over Naming Dispute

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, following clashes and stone pelting over a dispute regarding the naming of a centre. Two groups clashed over whether to name the junction after Tipu Sultan or Lord Hanuman, leading to unrest and the imposition of Section 144.

15 Hidden Clues In The Ramayana Trailer

15 Hidden Clues In The Ramayana Trailer

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

From Ravana's divine weapon to the mystery around Parashurama, the Ramayana trailer hides several fascinating details in plain sight.

India Unites In Prayer For Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar

India Unites In Prayer For Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

BJP leaders and devotees across India are performing pujas and havans for the speedy recovery of Captain Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed while thwarting an alleged attempt to crash a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. Temples like Kashi Vishwanath, Kedarnath, and Somnath are holding special rituals, honouring his courage in saving 174 lives.

Lord Krishna, Hanuman were greatest diplomats: Jaishankar

Lord Krishna, Hanuman were greatest diplomats: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

If one looks at them in the perspective of diplomacy, what situation they were in, what mission was given to them, how they had handled the situation, he said.

Deepti's Hanuman Tattoo Draws PM Modi's Attention

Deepti's Hanuman Tattoo Draws PM Modi's Attention

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

India's World Cup-winning women's cricket team shared laughter and light moments with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence, where the PM playfully asked Player of the Tournament Deepti Sharma about her now-viral Lord Hanuman tattoo.

'False Hindu god': US leader's remark on Hanuman statue sparks row

'False Hindu god': US leader's remark on Hanuman statue sparks row

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Texas Republican leader Alexander Duncan claimed that the US is a Christian nation.

Ravi Kishan: 'People Threw Stones At Me'

Ravi Kishan: 'People Threw Stones At Me'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

'I have seen all the storms and floods. I have crawled and reached here.'

Cong locked Lord Ram, now it wants to lock up Hanuman worshippers: PM

Cong locked Lord Ram, now it wants to lock up Hanuman worshippers: PM

Rediff.com2 May 2023

He called it the party's attempt at trying to lock up those who worship Hanuman. He claimed that the Congress had earlier locked up Lord Rama and now it wanted to lock up those who chant 'Jai Bajrang Bali' (Hail Hanuman).

Before Alpha, 10 Times Bollywood Reimagined The Ramayana

Before Alpha, 10 Times Bollywood Reimagined The Ramayana

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Long before Alpha, Bollywood had been retelling the Ramayana in modern settings, sometimes subtly and sometimes not so subtly.

Ram Temple theft hurts devotees, says Shinde; targets Uddhav on Siddhivinayak

Ram Temple theft hurts devotees, says Shinde; targets Uddhav on Siddhivinayak

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said the alleged embezzlement of donations to the Ram Temple at Ayodhya has pained devotees, but stressed strict action will be taken against those found guilty in the case.

Hindu outfit leader booked for reciting Hanuman Chalisa outside mosque

Hindu outfit leader booked for reciting Hanuman Chalisa outside mosque

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

According to the police report, Sirohi and his associates on Monday created a ruckus outside the mosque, claiming it to be illegal. They then recited Hanuman Chalisa (a prayer dedicated to lord Hanuman) near the mosque and allegedly threatened to demolish it, it stated.

Ayodhya fish feast sparks political storm in UP; Yogi targets Ajay Rai

Ayodhya fish feast sparks political storm in UP; Yogi targets Ajay Rai

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

A political controversy has erupted in Uttar Pradesh after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused state Congress chief Ajay Rai of participating in a fish feast in Ayodhya during the holy month of Shravan, near the Ram temple. Rai has vehemently denied the allegations, challenging Adityanath to provide proof and threatening to resign if proven, while also demanding the CM's resignation if no evidence is found. The Congress party has defended the event, stating it was a Nishad community gathering with their own food traditions.

MP: Another Congress MLA calls Hanuman a tribal

MP: Another Congress MLA calls Hanuman a tribal

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Earlier, another Congress legislator, Arjun Singh Kakodiya, had called Lord Shiva and Bajrangbali, or Lord Hanuman, tribals.

How BJP Celebrated Modi's Milestone

How BJP Celebrated Modi's Milestone

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made history by becoming India's longest continuously serving elected prime minister.

'Hanuman ji himself...': Monkey enters Ram temple sanctum sanctorum

'Hanuman ji himself...': Monkey enters Ram temple sanctum sanctorum

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The temple trust shared the incident, that took place on Tuesday night, on its official 'X' handle.

HAL removes Hanuman image on aircraft at Aero India

HAL removes Hanuman image on aircraft at Aero India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The HAL displayed for the first time the scale model HLFT-42, at the Aero India.

'Whole World Is Waiting To Watch Ramayana'

'Whole World Is Waiting To Watch Ramayana'

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Actor Aadinath Kothare, set to appear as Bharat in Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated Ramayana, believes the film is a game-changer for Indian cinema on the global stage.

Ram Temple Theft Hurt Devotees But...: Yogi

Ram Temple Theft Hurt Devotees But...: Yogi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

'The Ayodhya incident has certainly hurt the faith of all of us, of Ram devotees like us.'

Ramayana Trailer: Ranbir Wins As Ram, But Yash's Ravan...

Ramayana Trailer: Ranbir Wins As Ram, But Yash's Ravan...

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

...does not feel quite epic yet.

Modi, Merz Fly Kites...

Modi, Merz Fly Kites...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz inaugurated the International Kite Festival at the Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Should Lord Hanuman be the IFS mascot?

Should Lord Hanuman be the IFS mascot?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

'There is no danger of the suggestion being accepted in a hurry, as we are still discussing the design of an IFS tie and trainee officers are still taught how to handle forks and knives.'

MP: Row over women bodybuilding event in front of Hanuman idol

MP: Row over women bodybuilding event in front of Hanuman idol

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

A row erupted when women bodybuilders posed in front of the image of Lord Hanuman at the venue of the 13th Mister Junior Bodybuilding Competition held in Ratlam on March 4 and 5, after which local Congress leaders sprinkled 'ganga jal' as part of the "purification" of the venue on Monday. They had also recited 'Hanuman Chalisa'.

Delhi Police Recover Antique Idol Stolen From Chandni Chowk Temple

Delhi Police Recover Antique Idol Stolen From Chandni Chowk Temple

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 45-year-old burglar and a woman for allegedly stealing an antique Ashtadhatu idol of Lord Shani and other brass items from a 104-year-old temple in Delhi's Chandni Chowk.

'Anjanadri' in Tirumala is Hanuman's birthplace now

'Anjanadri' in Tirumala is Hanuman's birthplace now

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which governs the ancient shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala here, on Wednesday announced that Lord Hanuman's birthplace was Anjanadri, a hillock at Japali Theertham located about 5 km from north of the hill temple.

How Dara Singh became Hanuman

How Dara Singh became Hanuman

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'Papaji had a dream one night where he saw my father as Hanuman.'

Nandigram or Bhabanipur: Where will Suvendu Adhikari stay?

Nandigram or Bhabanipur: Where will Suvendu Adhikari stay?

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who won both the Nandigram and Bhabanipur seats in West Bengal, has announced he will vacate one of the constituencies within 10 days, leaving the decision to the party leadership.

Hanuman Jayanti: Curbed procession allowed in Jahangirpuri

Hanuman Jayanti: Curbed procession allowed in Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

According to the police, the organisers had sought permission for the Hanuman Jayanti procession in the Jahangirpuri area and the route has been regularised.

Chhattisgarh ex-CM Ajit Jogi's son convicted in 2003 NCP leader murder case

Chhattisgarh ex-CM Ajit Jogi's son convicted in 2003 NCP leader murder case

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has convicted Amit Jogi in the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi, overturning a previous acquittal. Jogi has been ordered to surrender within three weeks.

Prayers offered at reopened temple in Sambhal

Prayers offered at reopened temple in Sambhal

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Devotees thronged the Khaggu Sarai area in Sambhal on Tuesday to offer prayers to an idol of Lord Hanuman that was discovered in the Bhasma Shankar temple, reopened last week after being shut for 46 years.

Ranbir Kapoor To Shoot Brahmastra, Animal 2 Soon

Ranbir Kapoor To Shoot Brahmastra, Animal 2 Soon

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Ranbir Kapoor: 'I'm working very hard for two-three years on the movies that I'm doing.'

Actor playing Hanuman in Ramlila dies on stage as viewers clap

Actor playing Hanuman in Ramlila dies on stage as viewers clap

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

A man playing Lord Hanuman in a 'Ramlila' fell down at the feet of the person portraying Lord Ram for a bit longer, the audience clapped and it seemed a scene well enacted, except that it turned out to be the last performance of the 62-year-old.

Video of cop touching Dhirendra Shastri's feet sparks row

Video of cop touching Dhirendra Shastri's feet sparks row

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

A controversy has erupted in Chhattisgarh after a video surfaced showing spiritual preacher Dhirendra Shastri arriving in a government aircraft and a police officer touching his feet. The Congress party has alleged misuse of public funds, while the BJP defends the officer's actions as personal faith.

Panchayat officer who hoisted Hanuman flag in Mandya suspended

Panchayat officer who hoisted Hanuman flag in Mandya suspended

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Amid simmering tension in Mandya over the removal of Hanuman flag from a 108 feet tall flagpost, the Keragodu village Panchayat Development Officer has been suspended.

PIX: Ayodhya Deepotsav glows with 26 lakh diyas, sets world record

PIX: Ayodhya Deepotsav glows with 26 lakh diyas, sets world record

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

In the largest display of oil lamps, 2,617,215 diyas were lit along the banks of the Saryu River. During the event, many participants engaged in a simultaneous 'diya' rotation.

Hanuman flag removal sparks tension in K'taka; tricolour installed after stir

Hanuman flag removal sparks tension in K'taka; tricolour installed after stir

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The incident led to a political confrontation between the government and Opposition in the state.

Hanuman pictures: To Obama, from India with prayer

Hanuman pictures: To Obama, from India with prayer

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

A Hanuman devotee plans to send a rare encyclopedia, articles and pictures of the Lord to Democratic party's presidential nominee Barack Obama, who keeps a Hanuman medallion among his good luck charms. Businessman Sunil Gomber would send an album of 'The visual encyclopedia of Lord Hanuman' along with 31 related articles and three rare laminated pictures to New York on Tuesday.

Varanasi: How Much Priyanka, Mahesh Babu Were Paid

Varanasi: How Much Priyanka, Mahesh Babu Were Paid

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

S S Rajamouli announced his new epic Varanasi at a grand event at Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City over the weekend.

Obama's gift from India: Hanuman idol

Obama's gift from India: Hanuman idol

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Obama's representative Carolyn Sauvage-Mar on Tuesday received a gold-plated two-feet-high idol, which she will pass it on to Obama.The idol is being presented to Obama as he is reported to be a Lord Hanuman devotee and carries with him a locket of the monkey god along with other good luck charms.An hour-long prayer meeting to sanctify the idol was earlier organised at Sankat Mochan Dham by Congress leader Brijmohan Bhama, Balmiki Samaj and the temple's priests.