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Two priests held for attacking temple accountant in Hyderabad
The assault resulted in burns to the accountant 's scalp, face, eyes and neck, police said
16 March,2025 04:19 PM IST | Hyderabad | PTI
Mutt priest and associate arrested for raping minor girl in Amravati
A 75-year-old mutt priest and his associate have been arrested in Maharashtra’s Amravati for repeatedly raping a minor girl, leading to her pregnancy. The victim’s aunt was also arrested for aiding the crime.
20 February,2025 02:27 PM IST | Mumbai
Ayodhya Ram temple head priest passes away in Lucknow
He served as the temple's head priest since he was 20-years-old, including during the Babri Masjid demolition on December 6, 1992
12 February,2025 10:56 AM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent
Crowds welcome newest yokozuna in ancient ceremony
Mongolian-born Hoshoryu became the 74th yokozuna, or grand champion, in sumo history this week after winning the second tournament of his career
01 February,2025 08:18 AM IST | Tokyo | Agencies
Delhi Assembly elections
AAP promises Rs 18,000 monthly for temple, gurdwara priests if re-elected
Arvind Kejriwal also said he would visit the Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place on Tuesday to oversee the registration process for priests there
30 December,2024 01:02 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Hot Priest Murderer
The Internet’s wild obsession with a murder suspect sparks debate
15 December,2024 08:19 AM IST | New Zealand | A Correspondent
Bangladesh court keeps bail petition, refuses to advance hearing of Hindu monk
Rabindra Ghosh, a Supreme Court lawyer and human rights activist, presented the petition in the court and the judge kept his application "on record" but did not allow an early hearing.
13 December,2024 11:53 AM IST | Bangladesh | ANI
Bangladesh assured action against perpetrators of violence: Foreign secretary
During his visit to Bangladesh, he told the media that India desires 'positive, constructive, and mutually beneficial relationship' with its neighbour
11 December,2024 10:14 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Kerala priest George Koovakad elevated to Cardinal by Pope Francis
Hailing from the Archdiocese of Changanassery in Kerala, Koovakad's appointment brings the total number of Indian cardinals to six, further strengthening the country's representation in the Vatican
08 December,2024 03:16 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | PTI
'Great joy and pride for India': PM Modi on George Koovakad becoming cardinal
In a post on X, India's PM Modi further said, "Delighted at His Eminence George Jacob Koovakad being created a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church by His Holiness Pope Francis"
08 December,2024 03:15 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI