Ayodhya

Amitabh Bachchan real estate activities in India

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Amitabh Bachchan to build memorial dharamshala in Ayodhya

Actor Amitabh Bachchan has engaged in significant real estate activities in Ayodhya and Mumbai. Initial reports detailed substantial land acquisitions in Ayodhya, with investments estimated between ₹90 and ₹100 crore, al

Ram Mandir temple construction in Ayodhya

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ayodhya Ram Temple construction completed; focus shifts to new museum

Construction of the Ram Mandir temple in Ayodhya has reached completion. Initially, officials projected that temple premises construction would finish by September 30, with contractors scheduled to vacate the site by lat

Jeetendra Mishra assumes role as first Ram Mandir Trust CEO

6 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ram Mandir Trust clarifies CEO selection process amid controversy

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has officially appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A decorated veteran with nearly 40 years of service in the Indian Ai

River flooding in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar

12 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Bihar floods affect nearly 50 lakh people across 15 districts

The humanitarian crisis following a magnitude 5.2 glacier collapse and ice-rock landslide in Nepal has intensified significantly. While earlier reports estimated deaths approaching 475, the death toll has since climbed t

Ganesha Chaturthi festival preparations

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ganesh Chaturthi rituals and sustainable flower reuse tips

Preparations for the Ganesha Chaturthi festival involve both religious observance and domestic preparations. Religious traditions emphasize specific ritual practices, such as the use of offerings like leaves, flowers,

Uttar Pradesh Anganwadi worker welfare initiatives

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Uttar Pradesh increases Anganwadi worker salaries and benefits

In early September 2026, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath scheduled a state-level ceremony in Ayodhya to honor Anganwadi workers, helpers, and supervisors. The event, expected to host up to 15,000 participant

Police corruption and misconduct allegations in India

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Rajasthan police officers booked for alleged extortion and assault of minor

Reports of police misconduct and corruption in India have emerged involving officers in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. In August, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested four officers from the Ayodhya Cyber Crime Police Stati

Uttar Pradesh welfare enhancements for community workers

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Uttar Pradesh increases Anganwadi worker honorariums and medical benefits

The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented several welfare and financial enhancements for community workers across the state. In late August, the administration announced a package for approximately 3.53 lakh cooks un

Janmashtami religious traditions and customs

11 clusters · 89 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Hindu communities celebrate Janmashtami in Bengaluru and Cairns

Janmashtami 2026, observed on September 4, is characterized by significant astrological alignments, including the Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra. These configurations, such as Hamsa Raj Yoga and Budhaditya Yoga, are

Political disputes over Sanatan Dharma in India

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Yogi Adityanath criticizes opposition during Mathura visit

Political tensions regarding the protection and respect of Sanatan Dharma have emerged between opposition leaders and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India. Socialist Party MP Avadhesh Prasad accused the BJP

Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust transparency reforms continue

138 clusters · 178 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Asaduddin Owaisi demands public release of Ram temple donation theft report

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is maintaining the transparency measures ordered by the Supreme Court. After the July 20, 2026 directive, the reconstituted Special Investigation Team has completed statement

Legal challenges by journalist Abhishek Upadhyay

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Journalist Abhishek Upadhyay challenges police request for digital data in Supreme Court

Journalist Abhishek Upadhyay has initiated legal proceedings in the Supreme Court of India against the Ghaziabad police regarding an alleged road-rage incident. Upadhyay contends that the First Information Report (FIR) i

Shravan month Hindu observances

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Ayodhya sees large crowds for Sawan Purnima celebrations

The Hindu month of Shravan (also called Sawan) is highlighted as a sacred period devoted to Lord Shiva. Early coverage described the mythic narrative of Shiva drinking the poison of the Samudra Manthan, his throat turnin

Shri Ram Mandir donation dispute in India

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Ayodhya saints meet to discuss Ram Mandir donation disputes

In August 2026, religious leaders and sadhus initiated protests regarding alleged financial irregularities and the misappropriation of donations intended for the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. On August 10, approximately 50

Accidents involving Kanwar Yatra pilgrims

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Dhar tractor-trolley accident injures 20 Kanwar pilgrims

During the annual Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage, multiple transport accidents involving devotees have been reported in different regions of India. In Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, a truck struck a group of pilgrims near the Saryu R

Ayodhya fish feast political controversy

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Ashok Vajpayee accuses Congress of insulting Sanatan Dharma

A political controversy has emerged in Ayodhya following a fish feast held during a welcome program for Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai. The event, organized by Ram Nihal Nishad, occurred during the Hindu holy

Ayodhya Ram Temple developments and rituals

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Ayodhya marks one year of daily Ramkot Parikrama

The Ayodhya Ram Temple has undergone several administrative and ritual developments. In August 2024, the site marked the sixth anniversary of the land-puja ceremony performed in 2020. Concurrently, the Sri Ram Janmabhoom

Bollywood 'Ramayana' film pre‑release deals, record budget

6 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Ramayana epic film aims for global scale with unprecedented budget

In early July, Dharma Productions secured a ₹250 crore distribution agreement for the two-part epic *Ramayana*, followed by a ₹75 crore music-rights sale to T-Series, bringing total pre-release earnings to approximately

Uttar Pradesh political and Ayodhya investigation updates

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: BJP spokesperson addresses UP appointments and Ayodhya investigation

Political developments in Uttar Pradesh have centered on investigations regarding the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Initially, BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi defended the security of the temple and noted that a special investiga