Category: Culture
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India Strengthens Hajj Ties with Saudi Arabia
On Saturday, January 11, 2025, India’s Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju embarked on a significant five-day visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and finalize arrangements for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage of 2025. A pivotal agenda for this trip includes India’s request for an additional 10,000 pilgrim quota,…
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Record-Breaking Devotion: Mata Kheerbhawani Temple Witnesses Surge in Pilgrims
The Mata Kheerbhawani temple in Tullamulla, Ganderbal, etched its name in history in 2024 as a record-breaking year for pilgrim visits. An astounding 2.14 lakh devotees flocked to the revered shrine, showcasing an unwavering spirit of faith and unity. This milestone, marking the highest attendance ever, underscores the temple’s enduring significance in India’s spiritual tourism…
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Supreme Court Dismisses Review Petitions on Same-Sex Marriage Legalization
The Supreme Court of India, on Thursday, January 9, 2025, dismissed a series of review petitions challenging its October 2023 verdict that refused to legalize same-sex marriage. This landmark decision reaffirms the court’s stance, leaving the legislative ball in the government’s court. The review petitions were dismissed by a newly constituted five-judge Bench led by…
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Prime Minister Modi to Offer Ceremonial Chadar at Ajmer Sharif Dargah
On January 4, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hand over a ceremonial ‘chadar’ to the Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, in a momentous event marking the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah. This sacred chadar, which symbolizes devotion and respect, will be offered at the Mazar-e-Akdas, the revered…
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Fatwa Issued Against New Year Celebrations
The National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, has issued a directive urging Muslims to refrain from celebrating the New Year. Released by the Chashme Darfta Bareilly on Sunday, the fatwa asserts that such celebrations are inconsistent with Islamic teachings and customs. The announcement has sparked discussions across the country, with…
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PM Modi reflects on Maha Kumbh Festival in Man ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann ki Baat address on Sunday, December 29, 2024, described the forthcoming ‘Maha Kumbh’ as the “mahakumbh of unity.” He urged participants to leave the grand congregation with a renewed determination to eliminate hate and division from society. Highlighting the event’s significance, PM Modi said, “Maha Kumbh ka sandesh…
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