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  Why did Madras High Court say paid VIP darshan in temples wrong and discriminatory?

  Chennai | May 30, 2026 14:43 IST

  While hearing the matter, a vacation bench of Justice G R Swaminathan and Justice V Lakshminarayanan said that let ministers and MLAs not think that they could walk into a temple any time and that God would be waiting for them.

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  Somnath Swabhiman Parv: PM Modi offers prayers at revered temple as celebrations begin

  India | January 10, 2026 23:57 IST

  Hundreds of saints from across India have gathered at Somnath to participate in 72 hours of uninterrupted chanting of ‘Om'. A drone show and mantra chanting form part of the evening celebrations.

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  The Devil X review: What viewers are saying about Darshan’s latest film

  Regional Cinema | December 11, 2025 13:03 IST

  Darshan’s The Devil opened to mixed reviews on X, with viewers praising his screen presence and action scenes while calling the first half slow and the plot stretched.

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  'You are my strength': Darshan shares letter from jail, thanks people for supporting 'The Devil'

  Regional Cinema | December 11, 2025 11:14 IST

  Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeep thanked his fans in an open letter from jail for supporting his film The Devil. The action thriller hit the screens on December 11, 2025.

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  Kannada actor Darshan breaks down in court, says 'Haven't seen the sun, got a fungal infection'

  Regional Cinema | September 10, 2025 18:20 IST

  Actor Darshan, who is currently in jail in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, was recently presented before the City Civil and Sessions Court via VC. He emotionally told the judge that he had not seen the sun for 30 days and that his hands were affected by a fungal infection.

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  Kannada actor Darshan's absence in Renukaswamy murder case hearing draws sharp criticism

  Regional Cinema | April 08, 2025 18:26 IST

  Kannada actor Darshan's absence in the Renukaswamy murder case draws a sharp rebuke from the Bengaluru court.

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  PM Modi calls his aerial 'darshan' of Ram Setu a divine coincidence with Surya Tilak in Ayodhya

  India | April 06, 2025 15:11 IST

  Calling it a divine coincidence, PM Modi said that it happened at the same time as the Surya Tilak (of Ram Lalla on the occasion of Ram Navami) was taking place in Ayodhya.

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  Ram Temple in Ayodhya revises 'darshan' and 'aarti' timings amid huge influx of pilgrims | Details

  Uttar Pradesh | February 04, 2025 20:36 IST

  Ram Temple: The consecration ceremony at the temple had taken place on January 22 last year, when the temple was partially constructed and work is currently underway to complete the entire structure under the trust -- Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra.

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  Kannada actor Darshan gets big relief from Karnataka High Court in Renukaswamy murder case

  Entertainment | December 13, 2024 15:39 IST

  In the latest development in the Renukaswamy murder case, Kannada actor Darshan and his friend Pavithra Gowda, who were also prime suspects, have been granted bail by the Karnataka High Court.

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  Actor Darshan walks out of Ballari prison after securing interim bail from Karnataka HC

  Entertainment | October 30, 2024 18:53 IST

  According to police, actor Darshan will take a route via neighbouring Andhra Pradesh to reach Bengaluru, and security is being provided to him.

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  Actor Darshan gets interim bail for 6 weeks in Renukaswamy murder case | Deets inside

  Celebrities | October 30, 2024 13:42 IST

  In the latest development in the Renukaswamy murder case, actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has been granted interim bail by the Karnataka High Court for six weeks. Know the full story here.

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  Darshan, Pavithra Gowda's bail pleas rejected in Renukaswamy murder case

  Celebrities | October 14, 2024 18:50 IST

  Pavithra Gowda and Darshan's bail plea has been rejected on Monday by Special Court of Public Representatives. The two are accused in the murder case of Renukaswamy.

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  7 prison officials suspended over actor Darshan's VIP treatment in jail, says Karnataka minister

  Karnataka | August 26, 2024 11:12 IST

  Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa was arrested on June 11, 2024, in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case and has been in judicial custody since June 22.

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  Is murder-accused Kannada actor Darshan getting VIP treatment in jail? Viral photo sparks row

  Karnataka | August 26, 2024 10:51 IST

  Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is in jail in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. Darshan, Pavitra Gowda and several other accused were arrested on June 11.

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  Renukaswamy murder case: Court extends Darshan Thoogudeepa's remand till July 4

  Celebrities | June 22, 2024 19:28 IST

  A Bengaluru court on Saturday sent Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa to judicial custody till July 4 in the Renukaswamy murder case. His four alleged accomplices were also sent to judicial custody.

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  Another setback for Darshan in Renukaswamy murder case, court extends police custody for two days

  Regional Cinema | June 20, 2024 21:55 IST

  In the Renukaswamy murder case, the police had requested the court to send some of the accused including Darshan and Pavitra to their custody.

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  Renukaswamy murder case: Father of accused dies of heart attack days after his son's arrest

  Karnataka | June 16, 2024 13:03 IST

  Bengaluru police brought Anukumar - one of the accused whose father died - to Chitradurga after obtaining permission from the court on late Saturday night.

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  Attempted murder to car accident, past criminal charges of Kannada actor Darshan

  Entertainment | June 14, 2024 14:40 IST

  The Kannada actor was recently arrested in connection with the murder of a man who allegedly made "derogatory" comments against an actress named Pavithra Gowda. However, this is not his first crime for which he made headlines. Check out his previous crimes.

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  Kannada actor Darshan arrested for alleged role in murder case, sent to six-day police custody

  Regional Cinema | June 12, 2024 8:50 IST

  Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his close friend and actress Pavithra Gowda were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the murder of a man. More details below.

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  Chardham Yatra 2024: 'Avoid VVIP darshan for 15 days', writes Uttarakhand govt to Chief Secretaries

  India | May 02, 2024 6:54 IST

  Chardham Yatra 2024: The National Disaster Management Authority conducted a tabletop exercise at the Secretariat auditorium in Dehradun on April 30 to review the ongoing preparations for the Yatra.