Religion

Postal Service Rolls Out Waterproof Rakhi Packets in Bihar Amid Monsoon

The Indian Postal Department has introduced Rs 10 waterproof envelopes, dedicated counters and a 10% postage discount to ensure Raksha Bandhan gifts reach safely despite monsoon showers in Bihar.

Haryana Khap Row: Women’s Wing Backs Naugama Ban on Same‑Village Love Marriages

The women’s wing of a local khap has endorsed a ban on love marriages within the same village of Naugama in Haryana, intensifying an ongoing community dispute.

Thousands of Women Gather at Rakhi Mahasammelan in Amritsar

A massive turnout of women marked the Rakhi Mahasammelan held in Amritsar, reflecting strong community participation in the cultural event.

Hanuman statue vandalised in Chanichhapra, Siwan; police camp and peace committee meet

A Hanuman idol was smashed in Chanichhapra village of Siwan district after a puja, leading police to set up a camp and authorities to convene a peace committee to calm tensions.

સંતરામપુર તાલુકાની ભંડારા તળગામ અને બોડીકુબા પ્રાથમિક શાળામાં બાળકો સાથે રક્ષાબંધન ની ઉજવણી કરવામાં આવી

નબીપુરમાં 12 રબીઉલ અવ્વલનું ઉજવણી 26 તારીખે નિર્ધારિત

નબીપુરમાં 12 રબીઉલ અવ્વલ (મુહંમદ ﷺનું જન્મદિવસ) 26 તારીખે ઉજવાશે.

Thousands of Shiv devotees trek 11 km Kawad Yatra from Sevan River to Kubereswar Dham in Sehore

Despite rain, thousands of Shiva devotees walked the 11‑km Kawad pilgrimage from the Sevan River to Kubereswar Dham in Sehore during the final phase of Sawan.

Maharashtra's Conversion Law Forces Churches to Obtain Consent Forms from Attendees

Under the state's new anti-conversion legislation, churches in Maharashtra must now secure written consent from anyone entering their premises, a move aimed at curbing forced religious conversions.

Maharashtra's anti-conversion law set to commence on Aug 28 amid activist concerns

The state's new anti-conversion legislation will become operational on August 28, prompting human‑rights groups to warn of potential misuse.

Uttar Pradesh High Court Dismisses Student's Petition Claiming Hijab Essential to Islam

The Uttar Pradesh High Court rejected a petition filed by a student asserting that wearing the hijab is a mandatory tenet of Islam.

Kubereswar Dham Festival Forces AB Road Detour, Adding 80 km to Indore‑Bhopal Journeys

A religious gathering at Kubereswar Dham in Sehore led authorities to divert traffic on the Indore‑Bhopal AB Road, forcing commuters to travel an extra 80 kilometres.

Banka Woman Leads Family on Dandvat Pilgrimage to Baba Baidyanath as Husband’s Vision Fades

Soni Kumari from Fullidumar, Banka, began a foot pilgrimage to Baba Baidyanath Dham with husband Mantu Kumar and 11-year-old son Ankush after the husband’s eyesight deteriorated.