10 Militants Held in Manipur for Extortion
Security forces in Manipur arrest 10 militants from banned outfits involved in extortion. Details on the operations across Thoubal, Kakching, and Imphal West districts.
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Minor Fire at Sabarimala Temple Quickly Controlled
A small fire broke out in the kitchen of Kerala's Sabarimala temple. Firefighters responded immediately and doused the flames. No injuries or major damage reported. Read details.
TTD's First Lord Balaji Temple in Patna on 10.11 Acres
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will establish its first Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Patna, Bihar, on a 10.11-acre plot leased for 99 years at Re 1. Read about TTD's national expansion plan.
Pune's Dagdusheth Ganpati Temple Honoured for Record Footfall
Pune's Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple receives global recognition for highest annual visitors. Discover how devotion and social work draw nearly 2 crore devotees during Ganeshotsav.
Gujarat HC grants bail to 9 cops in crypto extortion case
Gujarat High Court grants conditional bail to nine police constables convicted in the 2018 kidnapping and Bitcoin extortion case of Surat businessman Shailesh Bhatt. Details inside.
Canada's $6.2M Fight Against Indian Extortion
Canada launches a multi-million dollar offensive against extortion rings targeting the Indian community. New funding for police, victim support, and youth programs announced.
Nashik Industrialist Extorted of Rs 1.5 Lakh
Ambad police register extortion case against four individuals, including main accused Santosh Sharma, for threatening industrialist over illegal construction. Read the full details.
Simhachalam Temple Priest Dispute Reaches Court
Simhachalam Temple faces legal battle as priests dispute main priest promotion. High Court intervenes, temple management faces contempt charges. Read the full story.
Bengaluru temple stops weddings to avoid court hassles
Someshwara Temple in Bengaluru stops weddings after priests were repeatedly summoned to court in failed marriage cases. Read the full story behind this unprecedented decision.
Puri Gundicha Temple to reopen December 1 after Covid
Puri's sacred Gundicha Temple reopens December 1 after 3-year Covid closure. New entry fees, timings & accessibility features announced. Discover the temple's rich history and renovations.
Bull Temple Basavanagudi: 500 Years of History & Legends
Explore Bengaluru's iconic Bull Temple, a 500-year-old marvel with fascinating legends, architectural brilliance, and spiritual significance. Discover its history today!
Twin Scandals Rock Tirumala Temple, Stir Faith & Fury
Tirumala temple faces twin controversies involving sacred laddus and financial irregularities, shaking devotees' faith. Explore the unfolding political storm.
SC Panel Bans Stair Climbing at Banke Bihari Temple
Supreme Court committee prohibits devotees from climbing stairs at Banke Bihari Temple's Jagmohan hall. Only priests allowed in sacred area as per tradition. Read full details.
Jagannath Temple Treasure Inventory Deadline: April 2026
Puri's Jagannath Temple will complete inventory of Ratna Bhandar treasures by April 2026. Supreme Court monitors process. Historic inventory after 46 years.
Jagannath Temple Jewelry Won't Get Price Tag in Inventory
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration plans inventory without jewelry valuation due to medieval ornaments' complexity. Religious sanctity prioritized over monetary assessment.
Sabarimala Chaos: 10-Hour Queues for Darshan
Massive crowds at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple create 10-hour waiting times as over 53,000 pilgrims visit on opening day. Discover the latest updates and management challenges.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Consecrates Sheetla Devi Temple in Kangra
Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar performed prana pratishtha rituals at the newly inaugurated Sheetla Devi Temple in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, marking a significant spiritual event.
BMTC Temple Tour Package Launched in Bengaluru
BMTC introduces special temple tour package from Majestic, Bengaluru. Explore 7 temples for just ₹300. Perfect for spiritual travelers and tourists.
Modi attacks Congress-RJD for dividing society in Bihar rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches scathing attack on Congress-RJD alliance during Bihar election rally, accusing them of dividing society while highlighting BJP's development agenda and Ram Temple construction.
Kerala Temple Opens Only 12 Days Each Year
Discover the mystical Sreevallabha Temple in Kerala, where divine doors open for less than two weeks annually, blending ancient legends with celestial timing.
Ancient Ganga Dynasty Inscription Discovered in Mysuru Temple
Archaeologists make groundbreaking discovery of 8th-century Ganga period inscription belonging to ruler Butuga II at Mysuru's Bhogandeshwara temple, revealing fascinating historical insights
Kasibugga Stampede: 15 Victims Discharged, Recovery Progress
Latest developments from the Kasibugga temple tragedy as majority of stampede victims show significant recovery progress with 15 discharged from hospital care.
Mona Singh's Siddhivinayak Temple Visit Wows Fans
Bollywood actress Mona Singh's recent visit to Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak Temple created waves of excitement among fans as she greeted them with warm smiles and folded hands.
Fake Kollur Temple Website Scam Targets Devotees
Devotees of the famous Sri Mookambika Temple in Kollur are being targeted by cyber criminals using fake websites and social media pages. Karnataka Police issue urgent warning about online donation scams.
Karnataka forms committee for temple corridor funding
The Karnataka government establishes a special committee to streamline funding for temple corridor projects, ensuring transparent financial management of religious infrastructure development.
Sabarimala Gold Smuggling Ring Uncovered - Major Temple Scandal
Kerala police uncover sophisticated gold smuggling operation targeting Sabarimala temple offerings. Multiple arrests made as investigation reveals systematic theft of devotional gold.
Fake Kollur Temple website scams devotees
Karnataka police investigate fraudulent website mimicking famous Mookambika Temple that cheated devotees through fake room booking services. Authorities warn pilgrims about sophisticated online fraud.
SC audits temple vault sealed for 50+ years
India's Supreme Court takes unprecedented action, ordering forensic audit of ancient temple vault untouched for half a century. Discover the mystery behind sealed chambers and hidden treasures.
Puri Temple Extortion: 4 Arrested for Cheating Devotees
Odisha Police arrests four individuals operating extortion racket at Puri's Jagannath Temple, exposing systematic cheating of devotees through fake receipts and unauthorized charges.
Nursing student dies in Andhra temple stampede, father devastated
A 21-year-old nursing student from Odisha died in a temple stampede in Andhra Pradesh, leaving her father devastated. The tragic incident occurred during a popular festival at Sri Varaha Narasimha Swamy Temple.
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