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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Topic: Ayodhya

Left out of Ram temple event, movement leader & ex-MP Katiyar slams ‘self-appointed general secretary’

In an interaction with ThePrint, Katiyar said a 'small group' has taken control of key decision-making and arrangements at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

From Ayodhya, Modi signals outreach to marginalised groups, thrust on shedding ‘slave mentality’

At the Ram temple's completion ceremony, PM Modi's political messaging was loud and clear, signalling social inclusiveness and vision of Ram Rajya & Viksit Bharat.

What is the flag-hoisting ceremony that PM Modi will lead at Ram temple in Ayodhya

Around 21 Vedic acharyas, volunteers will blow conch shells as helicopters shower flower petals over the temple spire. Trust has invited 6,000-7,000 guests for the ceremony.

Amit Shah announces 7th NSG hub in Ayodhya, near Ram temple, to ensure troops available 24×7

On NSG raising day, Home Minister also opens Special Operation Training Centre at NSG facility in Manesar. Besides NSG troops, it will also train state police forces.

5, including 3 children, killed as house collapses after explosion in Ayodhya, probe underway

According to preliminary findings, the blast triggered by a gas cylinder or pressure cooker. No trace of gunpowder or firecrackers has been found at the site.

5 minarets, classical dome: Ayodhya mosque panel drafts fresh proposal after earlier plan rejected

‘If mosque committee submits all required NOCs, we will certainly give approval,’ says Ayodhya Development Authority official, adding ‘we are not holding back any project’.

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay, wife visit Ayodhya’s Ram temple

They were welcomed earlier today by Minister Surya Pratap on behalf of UP govt. The visit is part of Tobgay's India tour to strengthen cultural & spiritual ties between 2 nations.

Another grand pran pratishtha at Ayodhya’s Ram temple, this time with Yogi front & centre

Officials say it's just 'coincidence' that muhurat fell on CM's birthday. PM Modi had presided over consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla idol on ground-floor sanctum sanctorum last year.

Additional police deployed in Ayodhya to maintain security of devotees ahead of Ram Navami

The development comes after CM Adityanath met with local officials to review preparations for the upcoming Navratri celebrations.

Maha Kumbh has given CM Yogi a winning model—religious tourism for eastern UP

To fully utilise religious tourism in eastern UP, the state government must focus on developing sacred Buddhist sites.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.