A group of people allegedly attacked foreign students in one of the hostels of Gujarat University Ahmedabad on March 16. Police informed that the scuffle broke out as the foreign students were offering Namaz in the hostel premises. Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Gyanendra Singh Malik informed that stones were pelted and some hostel rooms were damaged. “Around 300 foreign students study here in Gujarat University. Some of them are from African nations, some are from Sri Lanka, some from Afghanistan. In the A block of the hostel, around 75 students live. Some were offering Namaz around 10:30 pm yesterday. Some 20-25 men came and asked them why are they offering Namaz here and it should be done in Masjid. On this, a heated argument and scuffle broke out. Stones were pelted, rooms were damaged. Police immediately responded and FIR was lodged. Strict action will be taken against persons involved. One person is identified. Rest will also be identified soon. The law and order situation here is under control,” he informed.
17 March,2024 03:43 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Hindu Temple of Middle East in Abu Dhabi on February 14. Upon his arrival at the temple, PM Modi was welcomed by BAPS priests. PM also offered prayers at the temple and offered performed aarti. The temple was inaugurated on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchmi. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir of Abu Dhabi has been built by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. Notably, much before this PM Modi UAE visit, PM Modi had launched the project for the construction of the Temple in 2015. In 2018, the PM unveiled a model of the traditional stone temple as well. The Temple is a reflection of the graciousness of Govt of UAE, which has gifted 17 acres of land to it.
15 February,2024 11:16 AM IST
As Ayodhya prepares for the grand consecration ceremony this month, Lord Ram got special offering from the place of his maternal grandparents and his in-laws in Nepal. Water from 16 holy rivers of Nepal reached Ayodhya on December 30. Nepal will also send special souvenirs consisting of various types of jewellery, utensils, clothes, and sweets for the event. On January 22nd, the idol of Lord Ram will be consecrated at the grand Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Addressing a mega public gathering in Ayodhya, PM Modi had said the whole world is eagerly waiting for January 22, 2024 when Lord Ram is going to be seated in his grand temple.
01 January,2024 03:55 PM IST
Another terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir’s Baramulla has jolted the valley. Some terrorists on Dec 24 opened fire at a retired police officer at Gantmulla in Baramulla. Notably, this J&K terror attack happened a day after an attack on two military vehicles in Rajouri sector which claimed lives of four soldiers. The slain former police officer was identified as Mohd. Shafi, according to Jammu and Kashmir Police. Terrorists opened fire on the retired police officer while he was offering prayers at a mosque, the police added. The area was cordoned off in the immediate aftermath of the incident, officials said. Meanwhile, additional security forces have been deployed in the Bafliaz area of Poonch district. An operation is underway to nab terrorists in the forest area of Dera ki Gali in the Rajouri sector. Indian Army said that it was conducting an inquiry into the deaths of three civilians in the Poonch-Rajouri sector in the terror attack on Dec 21.
24 December,2023 01:35 PM IST
Devotees offered prayers on Eid al-Adha at Sunni Jama Masjid in Bandra. Hindu devotees were also seen praying at Vitthal Rukhmai Mandir in Bandra on the eve of Ashadi Ekadashi in Mumbai.
10 July,2022 08:35 PM IST | Mumbai
Vashu Bhagnani, Rajkumar Santoshi denies offering Katrina Kaif Rs 20 crore to work opposite Bhagnani's son Jackky
03 December,2011 05:51 PM IST
Rumour mills were abuzz about Parineeti Chopra bagging a role in one of Karan Johar's project, starring Imran Khan and directed by Punit Malhotra. But KJo denied the reports on Twitter. Video courtesy: NDTV
11 July,2012 12:54 PM IST
The Congress on Wednesday rubbished reports that it had offered a deal to the NDA government under which it was ready to support passage of the GST bill in Parliament
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