"A strange spectacle has been created in India by a few people with communal mindsets. Whenever a Hindu festival or fair starts, a signboard is displayed beforehand, indicating that Muslims are not allowed. Recently, at Gangotri Dham, the committee announced that Muslims would not be allowed," the Muslim body chief said
27 January,2026 03:34 PM IST | Bareilly | mid-day online correspondent-1769078787830_d.png "SC allows Hindus, Muslims to offer prayers at Bhojshala on Basant Panchami")
Hindu and Muslim groups have sought nod for religious activities at the Bhojshala complex on January 23, a Friday when Saraswati Puja will also be held on the occasion of Basant Panchami
22 January,2026 04:24 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI-1769067706299_d.png "Siddhivinayak rath yatra scheduled today as Magh Ganpati celebrations peak")
Mumbai is witnessing a wave of devotion today as Magh Ganesh Chaturthi—also known as Ganesh Jayanti or Maghi Ganpati—is being celebrated with traditional fervour. The city’s spiritual focus is firmly on the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, home to the revered Navasacha Ganpati
22 January,2026 02:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent-1768363944863_d.png "Uttarakhand: Two held for roaming around at Har Ki Pauri in 'sheikh' attire")
A viral video from Har Ki Pauri showing two men in ‘sheikh’ attire triggered tensions among priests and renewed calls to restrict access to Ganga ghats. The men, later identified as local youths, told police the act was for a YouTube video and were released after apologising
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