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Topic: Ayodhya

Modi fell prey to ‘too much greed’, BJP lost wherever Ram ji went on padyatra — Puri Shankaracharya

When someone aims over his capacity, he ends up performing badly, says Swami Nischalananda Saraswati. This is the 2nd jibe from a Shankaracharya since party's setback in LS polls.

Despite Ayodhya Ram Mandir, sitting BJP MP Lallu Singh loses in Faizabad

The national party is not doing well in UP overall, winning just 23 seats and leading in 10 as of 8.30pm, while the INDIA bloc marches ahead.

2 km roadshow, obeisance to Ram Lalla, sea of supporters — PM Modi’s blockbuster procession in Ayodhya

Modi visits Ram temple before embarking on a roadshow from Sugriva Fort. Hundreds in Ayodhya gather to get a glimpse of the PM ahead of election that will take place on 20 May.

Ram temple Surya Tilak was spectacular but the puffery around ‘science behind it’ wasn’t

We need to give credit to our attention-starved scientists for their true achievements. Perhaps a good way to start would be to not mix science with religion.

‘Need 2/3rd majority to change or make new Constitution’ — BJP Ayodhya MP’s remark sparks row

Lallu Singh purportedly made the remarks at a public meeting at Milkipur assembly constituency. In last 2 months, he is the 3rd leader from party to make such statements.

Platoon commander injured in ‘accidental firing’ at Ayodhya Ram Temple, was ‘cleaning his rifle’

Ram Prasad of PAC's 32nd battalion was cleaning his AK-47 rifle in the Ram temple premises when it misfired and a bullet pierced his chest. He is currently conscious and out of danger.

Ram Lalla morning Aarti on Doordarshan is the new Krishi Darshan

Doordarshan should be more egalitarian in its Hindu aarti programming. Why stop at Ayodhya? After all, it’s a national election, not Uttar Pradesh assembly election.

Amid BJP tie-up buzz, RLD accepts Yogi govt invite for Ram Lalla darshan as ally SP declines it

UP CM Yogi Adityanath has invited all members of assembly to visit Ayodhya for darshan of Ram Lalla’s idol at Ram temple. MLA delegation to visit temple on 11 February.

‘If 3 temples are freed, we don’t even wish to look at others,’ says Ram Mandir trust treasurer

Govind Dev Giri Maharaj was alluding to Gyanvapi, Krishna Janmabhoomi sites. He also said Muslims can help heal ‘scars’ left by foreign invaders who demolished Hindus’ places of worship.

As BJP MP calls for scrapping Places of Worship Act, campaign to ‘reclaim’ Kashi, Mathura grows

Giving wind to demands is ASI report on Gyanvapi that stated a temple did stand there prior to construction of existing structure. Prayers were offered in mosque cellar last week.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.