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Kerala debates temple customs as shirtless entry rule divides Hindu groups ​Kerala debates temple customs as shirtless entry rule divides Hindu groups Kerala debates temple customs as shirtless entry rule divides Hindu groups   The row over the custom of male devotees removing their shirts before entering temples has sparked a heated debate among various Hindu organisations in Kerala. Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam General Secretary Vellappally Nateshan weighed in on the matter, emphasising that such issues should not divide the Hindu community.“There are many sections among the Hindus following various customs and practices. Such issues should not create division among them,”…

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Court seeks Ram Rahim’s reply on CBI plea against acquittal in 2002 murder case ​Court seeks Ram Rahim’s reply on CBI plea against acquittal in 2002 murder case Court seeks Ram Rahim’s reply on CBI plea against acquittal in 2002 murder case   The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal challenging the acquittal of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others in the 2002 murder of Ranjit Singh, a former manager of the sect.A bench led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna issued notices to the five acquitted individuals, including…

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Actor Allu Arjun gets regular bail in Sandhya theatre stampede case ​Actor Allu Arjun gets regular bail in Sandhya theatre stampede case Actor Allu Arjun gets regular bail in Sandhya theatre stampede case   NewsIndiaLaw NewsActor Allu Arjun gets regular bail in Sandhya theatre stampede caseA Hyderabad court granted regular bail to actor Allu Arjun in the Pushpa 2 Sandhya theatre stampede case, which claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman. Listen to StoryLive TVAdvertisementActor Allu Arjun gets regular bail in Sandhya theatre stampede case.Apoorva JayachandranIn ShortHyderabad court granted regular bail to actor Allu ArjunCourt directed actor to furnish two sureties of Rs…

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India stresses skilled professionals’ role in ties with US amid H-1B visa scrutiny ​India stresses skilled professionals’ role in ties with US amid H-1B visa scrutiny India stresses skilled professionals’ role in ties with US amid H-1B visa scrutiny   In a recent statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, emphasised the importance of the India-US economic partnership, highlighting the crucial role of skilled professionals in driving growth and innovation. Jaiswal’s comments come at a time when the H-1B visa programme, which allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations, is under scrutiny.”Both countries [India and US] have…

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Centre assures support to Kerala nurse facing death penalty in Yemen ​Centre assures support to Kerala nurse facing death penalty in Yemen Centre assures support to Kerala nurse facing death penalty in Yemen   India on Friday provided an update on the case of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who is facing a death sentence in Yemen for the murder of a Yemeni national. “We are closely following the developments in Nimisha Priya’s case. The government is extending all possible help in the matter. We will see how this goes forward from here,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, said during…

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Relevant ‘T’ word is terrorism: India hits back at Pak’s ‘two to tango’ remark ​Relevant ‘T’ word is terrorism: India hits back at Pak’s ‘two to tango’ remark Relevant ‘T’ word is terrorism: India hits back at Pak’s ‘two to tango’ remark   India took a “terrorism” jibe at Pakistan a day after the neighbouring country’s Foreign Minister put the ball in New Delhi’s court to improve ties with Islamabad, saying “it takes two to tango”. Trade ties between the two countries have been suspended since 2019 and Pakistan downgraded its diplomatic relations with India following the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu…

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Telangana ACB summons KTR for questioning in Formula E race corruption case ​Telangana ACB summons KTR for questioning in Formula E race corruption case Telangana ACB summons KTR for questioning in Formula E race corruption case   The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) issued a notice to BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR), summoning him for questioning on January 6 in connection with alleged irregularities in organising the Formula E race during the previous BRS regime. Notices were also issued to other accused in the case. The ACB, on December 19, named KTR as the prime accused in an FIR alleging corruption, fund…

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In 2025, these apps are expected to dominate Indian market ​In 2025, these apps are expected to dominate Indian market In 2025, these apps are expected to dominate Indian market   Social media, gaming, entertainment, productivity, and e-commerce are likely to be the most popular categories expected to drive mobile app market growth in India in 2025, an analysis of app market intelligence providers.Instagram is expected to continue to dominate the social media space with the highest number of downloads as home-grown short-video sharing apps – mushroomed after the ban on Chinese TikTok – struggle to become video content consumers’ go-to app from…

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I killed whole family: UP man’s call to uncle after he murdered mother, sisters ​I killed whole family: UP man’s call to uncle after he murdered mother, sisters I killed whole family: UP man’s call to uncle after he murdered mother, sisters   Mohammad Arshad, a 24-year-old man, allegedly murdered his mother and four sisters in a Lucknow hotel room on New Year’s Eve. After the crime, Arshad called his maternal uncle, Mohammad Zeeshan, and told him, “I have killed the whole family.”The victims — Asma, 40, and her daughters Alia (9), Aksa (16), Rahmeen (18), and Alshia (19) — were reportedly killed…

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No HMPV case reported in India yet: Health body on China outbreak scare ​No HMPV case reported in India yet: Health body on China outbreak scare No HMPV case reported in India yet: Health body on China outbreak scare   India has not seen any cases of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is widely speculated to be causing a rise in infections in China, and there is nothing to be alarmed about in the current situation, India’s Director General of Health Services Dr Atul Goel said on Friday. Dr Goel’s comments followed unverified reports of an “outbreak” of respiratory infections in China. advertisementChina…

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Tamil Nadu BJP women leaders held over rally for Anna University assault victim ​Tamil Nadu BJP women leaders held over rally for Anna University assault victim Tamil Nadu BJP women leaders held over rally for Anna University assault victim   Several Tamil Nadu BJP Mahila Morcha leaders were detained or placed under “house arrest” by police on Friday as they attempted a rally from Madurai to Chennai seeking justice for a student sexually assaulted on the Anna University campus. Prominent leaders, including Khushbu Sundar, Tamil Nadu Mahila Morcha president Umarathi Rajan, and BJP MLA Dr C Saraswathi, were detained in Chennai while trying…

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Wayne Osmond, Original Member of The Osmonds, Passes Away at 73 January 1, 2025 – Wayne Osmond, a foundational member of the renowned musical group The Osmonds, has passed away at the age of 73 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Surrounded by family, he leaves behind a legacy of music and resilience. Early Life and Musical Journey Born Melvin Wayne Osmond on August 28, 1951, in Ogden, Utah, Wayne was the fourth of nine children in the Osmond family. He began his musical career in 1958, performing in a barbershop quartet with his brothers Alan, Merrill, and Jay. Their talent…

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Kurla bus crash: Mumbai Police opposes accused driver’s bail ​Kurla bus crash: Mumbai Police opposes accused driver’s bail Kurla bus crash: Mumbai Police opposes accused driver’s bail   The Mumbai police opposed the bail plea of Sanjay More, a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus driver, accused of running over pedestrians outside Kurla railway station on December 9, killing eight and injuring more than 40 people.Additional Public Prosecutor Prabhakar Tarange filed a reply on behalf of the prosecution, arguing against bail. The reply stated that More was not found to be intoxicated at the time of the incident, and investigators had not…

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