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Topic: Hindu temple

After ‘state-of-the-art gaushalas’ plan, Telangana CM Revanth now gearing up to redevelop temples

Telangana CM's move is seen as part of a strategy to expand his base among the majority Hindu population in the southern state where BJP is posing a challenge.

Shared history, troubled border. How 11th century Hindu shrine is at heart of Cambodia-Thailand clash

The latest friction was sparked when Thailand Thursday reported spotting a Cambodian drone & armed soldiers near Ta Muen temple. Matter escalated to Thai airstrikes.

‘Conversion’ case: Why Karnataka HC quashed FIR against 3 Muslim men preaching Islam near temple

FIR accused them of distributing pamphlets promoting the teachings of Islam and verbally explaining their religious beliefs in the premises of a temple in Jamkhandi.

Goa temple committee failed to implement directives for CCTV, proper barricading, says official

A meeting was held just days before the annual festival, where Shree Lairai Temple was asked to make arrangements. However, the temple committee says they didn't have enough time to do so.

EAM condemns vandalism of Hindu temple in California, demands ‘stringent action’

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the local law enforcement authorities must take action against those responsible & ensure security to places of worship.

Chhattisgarh sets sights on Kashi, Mahakal-like corridor to put Ratanpur on religious tourism map

Proposal was presented by NBCC before Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai in January. Details will be worked out in discussion with temple trust, say senior govt officials.

VHP, Kashi Vidvat Parishad enter Madanpura temple row. Their ‘revival plan’ & why shop owners are worried

After Hindutva outfits' call to reopen temple inside a Muslim family's premises, KVP urges revival of all such temples in Varanasi. District admin says it will 1st review property records.

Weeks after violence over mosque survey, ‘aarti’ at reopened temple in UP’s Sambhal

District administration discovered the temple on Saturday during an inspection in connection with electricity theft. Temple reopened after 1978, Nagar Hindu Sabha patron had claimed.

Another Hindu temple in Bangladesh attacked, idols burned as religious tensions continue to rise

Supervisor of Mahabhagya Lakshminarayan Mandir said a complaint has been filed against unidentified miscreants for burning down his ancestral temple.

Faultlines surface in BJP as its Muslim leaders condemn Ajmer Sharif petition, flag ‘dangerous trend’

While BJP's Hindu leaders have stayed silent or said matter should be left to courts, several Muslim leaders including minority wing chief & a former Union minister have expressed concern.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

After Op Sindoor setback, Pakistan to form China-inspired military rocket force targeted at India

The ARFC is meant to be a dedicated force for conventional missile & rocket systems, & will include cruise missiles, rockets, ballistic missiles & Pakistan’s planned hypersonic missiles.

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.