ARTICLE
DSP removed after video shows Ajmer police 'sharing' escape route with Salman Chishti
In the video doing rounds, the DSP can be seen suggesting Chisti to say that he announced his house and property as a reward for decapitation of Nupur Sharma under the influence of alcohol.
Supreme Court agrees to examine Zubair's plea against UP Police FIR
Gonsalves said that a look at the FIR shows that there is no crime and there are death threats against his client. He added that they went to the Allahabad High Court, but no relief was granted and the court said it was premature. "Bail is sought on emergency. There are death threats on the Internet. If possible, list today at 2 pm...," said Gonsalves.
Over 80,000 devotees perform ongoing Amarnath Yatra
Official sources said that 5,726 pilgrims left Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the Valley on Thursday in two escorted convoys. "Of these, 2,109 are going to Baltal base camp while 3,617 are going to Pahalgam base camp," sources said. Yatris approach the cave shrine either from the Baltal route or from the traditional Pahalgam route.
Lucknow to get 108-ft-tall Hanuman statue
The statue will be installed at the 400-year-old Hanumat Dham on Devraha Ghat along the River Gomti. This will be the second tallest statue in the city after the proposed 151-foot-high statue of Lord Lakshman at the Jhulelal Park. It will almost be double in height than the iconic Rumi Gate. The statue has been designed by Sinha brothers -- Sanjay, Uday and Vijay -- who also designed the Ekana Stadium in the city.
Amarnath Yatra resumes after remaining suspended due to bad weather
Officials said the batch of 5,982 pilgrims left for the Valley in two escorted convoys from Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu. "Of these 3,363 are going to Pahalgam base camp while 2,619 are going to Baltal base camp," officials said. After improvement in weather, the pilgrims were allowed to move towards the cave shrine from Baltal base camp in the day.
Dalai Lama, an icon of reviving ancient Indian wisdom
As the world celebrates his birthday, IANS looks at the commitments of the globe-trotting Tibetan spiritual leader, the global face of the Tibetan exile movement, and his vision and love for India. Besides promoting human values, non-violence and religious harmony, one of His Holiness' commitments is to introduce and revive ancient Indian knowledge in modern India through education and with a secular approach, says an aide of the Dalai Lama.
Amarnath Yatra to remain suspended today
Due to inclement weather along both Baltal and Pahalgam routes, no movement of pilgrims will be allowed from either side towards the cave shrine today, officials said, adding that the pilgrims will not move towards the Valley from Jammu. The situation will be reviewed later, they added.
Normalcy starts returning to Udaipur 6 days after Kanhaiya Lal's murder
Also, Internet services resumed after 136 hours. On Monday, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat reached Kanhaiya Lal Sahu's family members. Shekhawat met his son and wife and consoled them. Shekhawat said that the negligent working of the state government and the police are responsible for this murder. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje had also scheduled a visit to Udaipur on Monday where she will make a night halt and will return to Jaipur on Tuesday.
Essence of India: Communal harmony, unity in diversity
India is known for its unity in diversity. Though from time-to-time various external forces tried to disturb it, the larger, strong undertone of unity is integral to the culture of the country. As Bakri Eid is approaching on July 10, Muslim organisation Jamiat-Ulama-i-Hind (JUH) announced that it will send letters to mosques in India to ensure that no cow slaughter takes place as "it hurts the religious sentiments of our Hindu brothers".
Pakistan man booked in UP for overstaying, obtained PAN and Aadhaar
According to the Kanpur police, one Alam Chand, a citizen of Pakistan, came to Kanpur in 1990 on a term visa and then settled here with his family. Although Chand claimed that he had legally obtained Indian citizenship in 2013, police said that the matter will be investigated. A complaint against Alam Chand was filed by one Alok Kumar, who claimed that Chand had illegally obtained Indian identity cards, like PAN and Aadhaar, and stayed on.
Don't Miss
Advertisement