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  Bihar: Mahant of Muzaffarpur’s Ram Janki Math found dead, murder suspected

  Bihar | August 03, 2025 16:31 IST

  Kaushal Kishor Das, the mahant of Ram Janki Math in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, was found dead near a river under suspicious circumstances on Sunday. Police suspect murder and have launched a full investigation, with forensic experts assisting. The priest had been reported missing earlier in the day.

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  US: Indian-origin catholic priest shot dead in church rectory in Kansas, accused arrested | Details

  World | April 04, 2025 10:11 IST

  Carasala had been the pastor at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca since 2011. He was ordained as a priest in 1994 in his native India and had served in Kansas since 2004. He became a U.S. citizen in 2011.

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  Ram Temple chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das given 'Jal Samadhi' in Saryu river | VIDEO

  Uttar Pradesh | February 13, 2025 22:46 IST

  Acharya Satyendra Das served as a priest during the demolition of the Babri Masjid on December 6, 1992. Later, when the government took control of the premises, he was made chief priest of the makeshift temple.

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  Canada: Hindu temple in Brampton suspends priest for spreading 'violent rhetoric'

  World | November 07, 2024 12:50 IST

  Hindu Sabha Mandir President Madhusudan Lama has suspended the pundit who spread violent rhetoric. The Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council denounced the acts of violence at the Hindu Sabha on Sunday night.

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  Priest found murdered at Hanuman Temple, complaints of theft ignored by police in UP's Bhadohi

  Crime | October 01, 2024 8:01 IST

  A 75-year-old priest was found murdered at an ancient Hanuman Temple in Bhadohi. Despite repeated complaints of theft, police took no action. Four officers have been suspended, and a detailed investigation is underway.

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  Hindus and Muslims unite to protect Dhaka's ancient temple after Hasina-led govt collapse: Priest

  World | August 24, 2024 14:55 IST

  Following the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh, Hindus and Muslims united to protect the historic Dhakeswari Temple in Dhaka amid political turmoil. The community's efforts ensured the temple's safety despite the lack of police protection.

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  DNC Day 3 begins with Vedic prayer by Bengaluru priest, chants 'Om Shanti Shanti...' | WATCH

  World | August 22, 2024 8:12 IST

  Bhatt, a priest at the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland, originates from Bengaluru. He is a Madhwa priest with training in the Rig Veda and Tantrasaara (Maadhva) Agama, having studied under his guru, Pejavar Swamiji of the Udupi Ashta Matha.

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  Delhi: Priest sodomises boy, forces him to touch private parts; gets 15 years of imprisonment

  Crime | August 09, 2024 20:06 IST

  The boy used to clean the temple voluntarily and he was forced by the priest to touch his private parts. The court sent the accused to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment.

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  Priest in Kerala church knocked down by car, 27 people taken into police custody

  India | February 24, 2024 23:20 IST

  Out of the 27 people taken into custody, 10 were minors and would be produced before the Juvenile Justice Board. The priest, who was knocked down by the car, was admitted to a private hospital.

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  West Bengal: Priest arrested in Darjeeling for duping woman over Rs 3.5-crore 'mystery box'

  Crime | December 03, 2023 12:41 IST

  The victim was convinced by Joshi and his gang to buy the box under the pretext of bringing her fortune and convinced her to deposit Rs 3.5 crore in various bank accounts. However, it was later found that the 'mystery box' was actually an empty box to deceive the victim.

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  Ayodhya: Priests to be appointed in Ram Mandir, here is all you need to know about application

  Career | October 23, 2023 12:39 IST

  Arrangements have been put in place to ensure that there is no discrimination in the appointment process of the priests for Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, which is likely to be inaugurated in January next year. Know the details about the application and eligibility.

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  Telangana Shocker: Priest hacks lover to death, dumps body in manhole in Shamshabad; arrested

  June 10, 2023 7:42 IST

  Telangana crime: The accused has been identified as Sai Krishna who killed Kuruganti Apsara after the latter allegedly pressurised him to marry, despite knowing that he was already married.

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  Priest beaten to death in Delhi's Sonia Vihar, accused later thrashed by public

  India | July 07, 2022 9:05 IST

  Delhi priest beaten to death: During the enquiry, it was revealed that one Sonu Bhatt had beaten the priest, consequent to which, Bhatt was beaten by the public and he was admitted to the Trauma Centre of Civil Lines.

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  Out on bail for hate speech, Yati Narsinghanand now asks Hindus to 'give birth to more children'

  India | April 18, 2022 7:36 IST

  The Akhil Bhartiya Sant Parishad's Himachal Pradesh in-charge Yati Satyadevanand Saraswati said India is a democratic country as Hindus are in majority.

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  Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas to name their newborn after consulting 'pandit', reveals Madhu Chopra

  Celebrities | February 27, 2022 19:57 IST

  Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas announced the birth of their baby via surrogacy in January. They will name their baby after consulting a pandit or priest, the Bollywood actress' mother Madhu Chopra revealed recently. 

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  US Secretary of State to look into case of 83-yr-old priest held in India

  World | March 12, 2021 13:51 IST

  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that he would look into the case of an 83-year-old Catholic priest, Stan Swamy, held in India on allegations he was linked to Maoists.

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  UP: Body of priest found in Lucknow temple premises

  India | January 21, 2021 13:07 IST

  The blood-soaked body of the man aged around 80 years was found lying in his hut inside the temple premises in the village located on the outskirts of Lucknow.

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  Watch: Clash between devotees, security personnel at Bankey Bihari Temple in Mathura

  News | January 03, 2021 20:37 IST

  Clash broke out between security personnel and devotees at prominent Bankey Bihari Temple in Mathura.

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  Kerala: Catholic priest, nun sentenced to life in Sister Abhaya murder case

  India | December 23, 2020 14:54 IST

  Special CBI Judge K Sanal Kumar pronounced the sentence against two accused-- Father Thomas Kottoor and Sister Sephy, and slapped a fine of Rs five lakh on each of them.

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