News for 'Temple'

Search Launched For Missing Student In Uttar Pradesh

Search Launched For Missing Student In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A 24-year-old student, who is also the nephew of a BJP MLA, has gone missing from a medical college in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation.

How Woman Used Fake Profile To Arrest Estranged Husband

How Woman Used Fake Profile To Arrest Estranged Husband

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A woman in Prayagraj allegedly created a fake Instagram profile to lure her estranged husband and had him arrested for assault and intimidation when he arrived to meet her.

De-list converted tribals from ST category: Tribal groups in Delhi meet

De-list converted tribals from ST category: Tribal groups in Delhi meet

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Members of various tribal communities gathered in Delhi to demand the de-listing of converted tribals from the Scheduled Tribe category. The event, organised by the RSS affiliate Janajati Suraksha Manch, saw participation from around 1.5 lakh people from over 500 tribal communities.

7 Fertility Temples Across The World

7 Fertility Temples Across The World

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

There are sacred sites dedicated to fertility and blessings. Couples journey miles to offer prayers, strange symbols, or even carved idols. Join us as we explore the world's fertility temples.

Indore: 13 Booked For Child Marriage After Warning

Indore: 13 Booked For Child Marriage After Warning

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Police in Indore have registered a case against 13 people, including the groom, after a 13-year-old girl was allegedly married off despite warnings from the local administration. The marriage occurred after an exchange agreement between families.

Teenager Killed By Friends After Vulgar Remarks

Teenager Killed By Friends After Vulgar Remarks

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 13-year-old boy was found dead in a swampy area on the banks of the Noyyal river in Coimbatore. Two minor friends have been apprehended in connection with the alleged murder, which was triggered by vulgar remarks made by the victim.

Bhojshala verdict: Muslims to offer Friday namaz at home in protest

Bhojshala verdict: Muslims to offer Friday namaz at home in protest

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Members of the Muslim community in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district said they would offer their first Friday namaz at home and wear black bands after the court setback in the Bhojshala case.

Couple Seek Probe Into Birth Record Tampering After Marriage

Couple Seek Probe Into Birth Record Tampering After Marriage

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A couple has approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court alleging tampering of birth records and harassment following their interfaith marriage. They seek an independent probe into the matter.

Athiradi Review: Tovino Thomas Steals The Show

Athiradi Review: Tovino Thomas Steals The Show

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Tovino Thomas storms into Athiradi like a one-man festival riot, turning this colourful campus entertainer into a loud, chaotic and mostly enjoyable ego clash.

Court cannot judge religious beliefs, Sabarimala board tells SC

Court cannot judge religious beliefs, Sabarimala board tells SC

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), managing the Sabarimala temple, argued in the Supreme Court that religious beliefs should be judged subjectively by the community, as the court hears petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places.

Religious institutions need structure, cannot have anarchy: SC

Religious institutions need structure, cannot have anarchy: SC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court of India has stated that religious institutions must have structure and norms for their functioning, emphasising that the right to manage a religious institution does not imply an absence of order.

Every religion will break...: SC in Dawoodhi Bohras case

Every religion will break...: SC in Dawoodhi Bohras case

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Supreme Court of India has voiced concerns about the potential consequences of individuals questioning religious practices in constitutional courts, warning it could lead to the fragmentation of religions and civilisation. A nine-judge Constitution bench is hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places and the scope of religious freedom.

TN temple takeover by ASI: Court issues notice to govt on plea

TN temple takeover by ASI: Court issues notice to govt on plea

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, Tamil Nadu government, and others regarding a plea for the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to take over the Thirupparankundram temple and ensure daily lamp lighting on a stone pillar.

Man Arrested For Abduction, Assault Of Delhi Excise Official

Man Arrested For Abduction, Assault Of Delhi Excise Official

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 34-year-old man who had been absconding for three months in connection with the alleged abduction and assault of an on-duty excise department staffer.

Congress Expresses Distrust In SIT Probe Of Sabarimala Gold Misappropriation

Congress Expresses Distrust In SIT Probe Of Sabarimala Gold Misappropriation

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The Congress party in Kerala has expressed a lack of faith in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged misappropriation of gold from the Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Temple, stating that a thorough investigation will be conducted if the UDF comes to power.

Pilgrim Deaths Reported During Char Dham Yatra

Pilgrim Deaths Reported During Char Dham Yatra

Rediff.com14 May 2026

At least 38 pilgrims have died due to health-related reasons in the first 26 days of the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand. The pilgrimage began on April 19, with Kedarnath recording the highest fatalities.

'Time, muhurta will answer': Shivakumar on CM ambitions

'Time, muhurta will answer': Shivakumar on CM ambitions

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has reiterated that time will tell whether he will become the Chief Minister of the state, amid speculation of a leadership change within the Congress party.

2026 will be a historic, landmark year for China-US ties, Xi tells Trump

2026 will be a historic, landmark year for China-US ties, Xi tells Trump

Rediff.com14 May 2026

US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war. Xi Jinping said that 2026 will be a 'historic, landmark year' for China-US relations.

Kerala CM row: Satheesan meets sulking Chennithala; UDF begins govt talks

Kerala CM row: Satheesan meets sulking Chennithala; UDF begins govt talks

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Kerala's Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan visited senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, emphasising their close relationship and seeking blessings for his new role.

2018 Sabarimala verdict assumed 'men superior': Centre backs curbs on women's entry

2018 Sabarimala verdict assumed 'men superior': Centre backs curbs on women's entry

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Centre has supported the restriction on women of menstruating age entering Kerala's Sabarimala temple, arguing that the Supreme Court's 2018 judgement assumes male superiority.

11 Epic Bicycle Rides Across India

11 Epic Bicycle Rides Across India

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Discover the only way to travel, where fun meets fitness!

'Rahul Needs To Project Something Positive'

'Rahul Needs To Project Something Positive'

Rediff.com28 May 2026

'People don't like leaders who just crib and complain without offering a clear objective.' 'Theoretically and pragmatically, Rahul has to show an agenda beyond bad-mouthing Mr Modi on economic policies, foreign policy...'

'I am also a Shabari': Indira Jaising tells SC in Sabarimala hearing

'I am also a Shabari': Indira Jaising tells SC in Sabarimala hearing

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Shabari story in the Ramayana found mention before a nine-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday while hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.

US-China Rivalry Enters New Phase

US-China Rivalry Enters New Phase

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Beijing summit may have reduced immediate diplomatic uncertainty, but it did not resolve the deeper structural contest between the United States and China. That contest appears likely to define the coming decade, notes Varun Arya.

Woman Shot Dead At Shimla Ceremony, Accused Arrested

Woman Shot Dead At Shimla Ceremony, Accused Arrested

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A woman was fatally shot during a religious ceremony in a village in Shimla district, leading to one arrest. The incident occurred during a temple consecration, with the accused firing a bullet that struck and killed the victim.

POCSO Case Filed Against VHP Leader, Director After Complaint

POCSO Case Filed Against VHP Leader, Director After Complaint

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A POCSO case has been filed against a VHP leader and a film director, among others, following a complaint by a girl who gained attention during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela and later married a Muslim man in Kerala.

Isha Ambani And Manish Malhotra Take Over NYC

Isha Ambani And Manish Malhotra Take Over NYC

Rediff.com4 May 2026

At the Vogue Met Gala pre-party held in New York City, Isha Ambani and Manish Malhotra served a masterclass in how to take Indian craftsmanship global without losing its soul.

Maharashtra ATS Raids Target Pakistan-Based Gangster's Contacts

Maharashtra ATS Raids Target Pakistan-Based Gangster's Contacts

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted raids at over 40 locations across the state, including Mumbai, targeting individuals connected to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, who is accused of influencing Indian youth towards anti-national activities through social media.

Dug Dug Review: A Brilliant Satire

Dug Dug Review: A Brilliant Satire

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Ritwik Pareek's debut feature film, Dug Dug, offers a brilliant satirical and philosophical exploration of the fine line between faith and foolhardiness, observes Sukanya Verma.

'We Will See A Different BJP In Bengal'

'We Will See A Different BJP In Bengal'

Rediff.com7 May 2026

'In West Bengal, the BJP's ideology of Hindutva will be customised to cater to the culture and the cultural imperatives of Bengalis.'

'No monthly untouchability': Justice Nagarathna in Sabarimala case

'No monthly untouchability': Justice Nagarathna in Sabarimala case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court is hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple. A nine-judge bench is examining the scope of religious freedom and the exclusion of women based on age and menstrual status.

Trump lands in Beijing to rare VIP welcome amid trade and Iran talks

Trump lands in Beijing to rare VIP welcome amid trade and Iran talks

Rediff.com13 May 2026

US President Donald Trump received a red carpet welcome in Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on trade, the Iran war, and other key issues. The visit underscores the importance both nations place on their relationship amid ongoing tensions.

Trump to meet Xi Jinping on Wednesday to discuss Iran conflict, trade issues

Trump to meet Xi Jinping on Wednesday to discuss Iran conflict, trade issues

Rediff.com12 May 2026

US President Donald Trump is set to visit China for talks with President Xi Jinping on trade, global issues, and the Gulf war. The visit aims to address trade frictions and other key issues, with high expectations for progress.

Meerut Authorities Crack Down On Illegal Meat Shops

Meerut Authorities Crack Down On Illegal Meat Shops

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Authorities in Meerut conducted a joint operation targeting illegal meat shops, resulting in closures and notices issued for violating food safety norms.

Woman Shot Dead At Hospital In Uttar Pradesh

Woman Shot Dead At Hospital In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A 55-year-old woman was shot dead in a private hospital in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. The accused was apprehended by a mob after attempting to flee.

IPL 2026: Sakshi, Ziva Bring Spark to CSK Game

IPL 2026: Sakshi, Ziva Bring Spark to CSK Game

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Sakshi Dhoni and her daughter Ziva were seen at Chepauk Stadium supporting Chennai Super Kings and also visited a temple for prayers, highlighting their spiritual side and connection to the team.

Jharkhand Police Seize Brown Sugar Worth Lakhs, Several Arrested

Jharkhand Police Seize Brown Sugar Worth Lakhs, Several Arrested

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Jharkhand police have arrested multiple individuals and seized significant quantities of brown sugar in two separate incidents in Seraikela-Kharsawan and Chatra districts.

Gang Targeting Kedarnath Pilgrims Busted; Two Arrested

Gang Targeting Kedarnath Pilgrims Busted; Two Arrested

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Police in Kedarnath have arrested two men believed to be part of an organised gang that steals from pilgrims. Purses, ATM cards, and other belongings were recovered from the suspects, who are residents of Ludhiana, Punjab.

Software Engineer Assaulted And Robbed In Dehradun

Software Engineer Assaulted And Robbed In Dehradun

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A software engineer was allegedly assaulted, robbed, and thrown off a bridge in Dehradun after finishing his night shift, according to police reports.

Donation Accounting Row Hits Latur Religious Event

Donation Accounting Row Hits Latur Religious Event

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A controversy has erupted in Latur, Maharashtra, over the accounting of donations collected for a religious event, with organisers alleging irregularities and filing a complaint with the police.