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Bengal under lockdown, so BJP is celebrating Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan at home — ‘in protest’

There has been politicking over the date as CM Mamata Banerjee, who changed the lockdown dates for August four times in 6 days, didn't exclude 5 August.

Uma Bharti to attend Ayodhya bhoomi pujan now on Ram Mandir trust’s ‘instruction’

Two days ago, Uma Bharti had said she won’t attend the programme because she might pick up Covid infection on the way from Bhopal and could pass it on to others at the ceremony.

Coalition politics or Hindutva? Shiv Sena’s Ram Mandir dilemma has left party confused, angry

No one from Shiv Sena is invited for Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan, though people linked with the struggle for the temple will all be there. Party says what's happening in Ayodhya is showmanship.

After Priyanka endorsement for Ram Mandir, Congress strives to show her as temple proponent

UP Congress leaders put out a video and Priyanka Gandhi’s statement on Ram Mandir bhoomi puja on Twitter. Her statement is also being circulated on WhatsApp.

Kargil Congress, NC declare 5 August ‘darkest day’, demand reintegration & statehood for J&K

The Congress & NC took part in an ‘all-party meeting’, to which they said BJP was invited but didn’t attend. They didn’t demand restoration of Article 370.

‘No Ayodhya bhoomi pujan invite for Advani or Joshi’, and no one seems to know why

The two were key figures in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement — which became a mass movement with L.K. Advani’s 1990 Rath Yatra, while M.M. Joshi was BJP chief when Babri Masjid was demolished.

‘Ram belongs to everyone’ — Priyanka Gandhi endorses Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan in Ayodhya

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra issued a statement a day ahead of the ground-breaking ceremony in Ayodhya, signing off with ‘Jai Siya Ram’.

‘Ram Mandir event Diwali for all Hindus’ — Ritambhara says movement leaders can’t be forgotten

Speaking to ThePrint, Sadhvi Ritambhara said she will attend the Ram Temple bhoomi pujan in Ayodhya on 5 August that will mark 'end of 500 years of struggle'.

Sushant Singh Rajput death gets more political, BJP slams Uddhav govt over cop’s quarantine

Patna Superintendent of Police Vinay Tiwari, who arrived in Mumbai Sunday in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput’s death probe, was told to be under home quarantine. 

How BJP gained 2.5 lakh members in Kashmir in a year since Article 370 was scrapped

BJP says its membership in Kashmir has gone up to 7 lakh, and it has strengthened its structure and social media presence in the Valley.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.