Religion
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JD Vance condemns 'disgusting' remarks on wife's religion, clarifies 'Usha has no plans to convert'
World | Oct 31, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTAddressing the controversy, the Vice President expressed deep respect and affection for his wife, emphasising that she had played a positive role in his spiritual journey. He said, “My wife has been the greatest blessing in my life. It was she who encouraged me to reconnect with my faith years ago."
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How to know your Kuldevta or Kuldevi and why every family should worship them
Spirituality | Sep 04, 2025, 03:11 PM ISTThe Kuldevi or Kuldevta is the family’s protector deity. Discover how to find your Kuldevta and why worshipping them ensures blessings, harmony and prosperity.
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Shani Sadesati’s toughest phase to begin for this zodiac after Pisces, follow these remedies
Spirituality | Aug 23, 2025, 09:22 AM ISTAfter Pisces, another zodiac sign will enter the most painful phase of Shani Sadesati. Know what challenges lie ahead and which remedies bring relief.
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CM Yogi cancels caste- and religion-based Panchayati Raj order, suspends official
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 05, 2025, 06:45 AM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed the directive "completely discriminatory and unacceptable" and ordered its immediate withdrawal.
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Explained: How Hinduism held steady as the world's religious landscape shifted in past decade
Explainers | Jun 11, 2025, 07:38 AM ISTOver the past decade, Hinduism grew steadily, Christianity declined mainly due to disaffiliation, and Islam saw strong growth driven by youthful, high-fertility populations. These trends were shaped primarily by demographics and religious switching.
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A look at 10 oldest religions in the world
Fashion | Mar 12, 2025, 11:55 AM ISTReligions across the world form an amalgam of beliefs, traditions, and spiritual practices that reflect the diverse ways humanity seeks meaning, purpose, and connection with the divine.
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'Partition on religious lines still haunts country like ghost', says Haryana Minister Anil Vij
Haryana | Dec 08, 2024, 08:44 AM ISTHaryana: The remarks of Anil Vij come after watching the film 'The Sabarmati Report' directed by Ekta Kapoor, which is based on the tragic burning of the S-6 coach of Sabarmati Express near Godhra station in Gujarat on February 27, 2002.
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Why do we celebrate World Religion Day? Know history, significance and more
Lifestyle | Jan 21, 2024, 07:00 AM ISTWorld Religion Day promotes interfaith understanding and harmony. Learn about the date, history, and significance of this special day and discover ways to celebrate it actively.
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United Religion Initiative North India Assembly unites interfaith grassroots organizations in Delhi
India | Oct 27, 2023, 11:34 PM ISTURI is a global interfaith network that promotes enduring, daily interfaith cooperation, ending religiously motivated violence, and creating cultures of peace, justice, and healing for the Earth and all living beings.
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'Sentiments of people are being used': Priyanka Gandhi accuses Centre of diverting attention
chhattisgarh | Sep 21, 2023, 05:18 PM ISTPriyanka Gandhi criticised the government's spending on events like the G20 Summit and the Yashobhoomi project while neglecting issues like development, unemployment, and rising essential item prices.
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Sanatan remark: 'Unfair for PM Modi to target Udhayanidhi,' says MK Stalin
India | Sep 07, 2023, 02:07 PM ISTUdhayanidhi Sanatan dharma statement: Tamil Nadu CM said, "It is disheartening to hear from the national media that the PM mentioned that Udhayanidhi's remarks need a proper response during a meeting of his council of ministers."
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'Nobody knows when Hinduism was born': Karnataka Home Minister's controversial remarks on religion
Karnataka | Sep 06, 2023, 10:36 AM ISTAddressing an event in Tumakuru, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said nobody knows when and how Hinduism originated in the country.
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Jain leader Acharya Lokesh Muni addresses inaugural ceremony of Parliament of World Religions 2023
World | Aug 15, 2023, 07:20 PM ISTMore than 10,000 religious leaders from over 80 countries are attending the five-day Parliament of World Religions event.
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‘Bollywood responsible for religious conversions’: IAS officer Niyaz Khan
News | Jun 09, 2023, 12:52 PM ISTIAS Niyaz Khan On Religion Conversion: While Muslim fundamentalists are conspiring to convert minor children by targeting them, Madhya Pradesh's senior IAS Niyaz Khan has come into limelight for his tweet.
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Ramcharitmanas controversy: "Would continue to protest disrespect in...", says Swami Prasad Maurya
India | Jan 29, 2023, 07:51 PM ISTRamcharitmanas controversy: Earlier this month, the SP leader sparked a major controversy after he demanded the deletion of "insulting comments and sarcasm" targeted at particular castes and sects in Ramcharitmanas, a poem based on the epic Ramayana.
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Haqiqat Kya Hai: Religion or Race? What will be used by political parties in the 2024 elections?
Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 06, 2023, 10:22 PM ISTHaqiqat Kya Hai: Religion or Race? What will be used by political parties in the 2024 elections?
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'Where have we reached in name of religion?': SC orders suo motu action against hate speeches
India | Oct 22, 2022, 06:47 AM ISTCalling hate speeches a "very serious issue", the Supreme Court directed Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments to promptly register criminal cases against the culprits without waiting for a complaint. It warned any delay on the part of the administration will invite the court's contempt.
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Shinzo Abe assassination: Murder suspect says life destroyed by mother's religion
World | Aug 26, 2022, 12:45 PM ISTTokyo: More than 7,000 people have signed a petition requesting prosecutorial leniency for Yamagami, who told police that he killed Abe, one of Japan's most powerful and divisive politicians, because of his ties to an unnamed religious group widely believed to be the Unification Church.
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Almost 16 lakh devotees offer prayers in Deoghar shrine within the span of two weeks
India | Jul 28, 2022, 11:01 AM ISTDeputy commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri said the temple earned Rs 1.58 crore from the devotees.
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Hariyali Amavasya 2022: Raja Yoga is being formed on auspicious day; know shubh mahurat & puja vidhi
Astrology | Jul 28, 2022, 10:58 AM ISTThe Amavasya of Sawan is called Hariyali Amavasya. This year Hariyali Amavasya will be celebrated all over India on 28th July 2022. Amavasya Tithi began on 27 July 2022 at 9:11 pm and end on 28 July 2022 at 11:24 pm.