An ashram in Kerala, founded by a preacher who supported the Supreme Court verdict allowing the entry of women of menstruating age to the famous Sabarimala temple, was

Ashram of swami who backed Sabarimala ruling attacked

An ashram in Kerala, founded by a preacher who supported the Supreme Court verdict allowing the entry of women of menstruating age to the famous Sabarimala temple, was attacked by unidentified persons in wee hours of Saturday. Two cars and a two-wheeler belonging to Swami Sandeepananda Giri's ashram in Thiruvananthapuram were set ablaze. Swami Giri had reportedly faced threats after he supported the entry of menstruating age into the hill shrine.

24 of the BJP's 74 MLAs in West Bengal skipped a meeting of leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari's with Governor Jagdeep Dhankar sparking off speculation of further mi

24 of the BJP's 74 MLAs in West Bengal skipped a meeting of leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari's with Governor Jagdeep Dhankar sparking off speculation of further migration from the saffron camp to the Trinamool. 
Reports said that BJP several MLAs are upset with Adhikari's growing clout in the BJP and some are indeed in touch with the Trinamool. Former BJP vice-president Mukul Roy's switch back to the TMC has raised speculation of a mass exodus out of the BJP.
Adhikari told news agency ANI that action under anti-defection law will be taken against the MLA if they switch to the Trinamool Congress.
A number of turncoats, who had joined the BJP ahead of the polls, are reportedly lining up for ghar wapasi into the Mamata's party after its stunning win. Many have even apologised for switching to the BJP.

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has rejected the allegations of corruption against the Ram temple trust in the purchase of land in Ayodhya. The bosy has also warned of defama

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has rejected the allegations of corruption against the Ram temple trust in the purchase of land in Ayodhya. The bosy has also warned of defamation suits against those trying to mislead people ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.
Calling the construction of Ram Temple "authentic and transparent", VHP international working president Alok Kumar told news agency ANI that "attempts were being made to malign this divine movement". He added that the political parties are trying to politicize the matter but it is related to faith.
Samajwadi Party and Aam Aadmi Party leaders have accused the Ram temple trust of corruption in a land deal. They have alleged that the trust bought a piece of land worth ₹2 crore for ₹18.5 crore. The trust has denied the allegation.

A 62-year-old woman died after being stabbed 20 times by a man who also allegedly sexually assaulted her in Delhi, police said on Monday. The accused has been arrested.

A 62-year-old woman died after being stabbed 20 times by a man who also allegedly sexually assaulted her in Delhi, police said on Monday. The accused has been arrested.
During investigation, police analysed the CCTV footage of the area from where the woman was recovered and the identity of accused was established following which he was arrested, the police said.
During interrogation, the accused admitted to his crime. The police have also recovered the knife, officials said, adding that the accused claimed he was in an inebriated condition during the incident, police said without giving further details about the accused.
The accused first slit her throat and then stabbed her over 20 times, they said, adding that it also appears to be a case of sexual assault.
The woman was from Begusarai&nbsp;in Bihar&nbsp;and used to sell vegetables near her house.

In a horrifying incident, an elderly Muslim man on his way to mosque was brutally beaten by Hindu radicals in UP's Ghaziabad. The attackers allegedly abducted Abdul Sa

In a horrifying incident, an elderly Muslim man on his way to mosque was brutally beaten by Hindu radicals in UP's Ghaziabad.
The attackers allegedly abducted Abdul Samad and took him to a hut in a nearby forested area and shave off his beard after beating him with sticks. 
The attackers also allegedly made him chant 'Jai Shri Ram' while thrashing him. A video of the vile attack has gone viral on social media. 
In the video, Adbul Samad is seen pleading with the attackers who keep beating him and one of them is seen cutting off his beard with a knife. 
Police have registered a case and arrested a Pravesh Gujjar, who is believed to be the main accused. They are still looking for the others.

Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that the party will contest on all seats in the 2022 Gujarat assembly polls. He made the a

Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that the party will contest on all seats in the 2022 Gujarat assembly polls. He made the announcement during his visit to Ahmedabad.&nbsp; This is Kejriwal&rsquo;s second visit to Gujarat after his party won 27 out of 120 seats in the Surat Municipal Corporation&nbsp;elections in 2021. The party had fielded candidates across all the local bodies such as municipal corporations, municipalities, district and taluka panchayats. AAP is aiming to become an alternative to the Congress in the BJP-ruled state in the 2022 polls.

38 wives, 89 children, 33 grandchildren. Ziona Chana from Mizoram, who headed the world's largest family, has died at the age of 76. Moziram chief minister on Sunday b

38 wives, 89 children, 33 grandchildren. Ziona Chana from Mizoram, who headed the world's largest family, has died at the age of 76.
Moziram chief minister on Sunday bid farewell and said that Chana's house in Baktawng Tlangnuam house had become a major tourist attraction. He also tweeted a group picture of the huge family.
Ziona was the head of Chana pawl, a minor Christian sect formed in 1942 in Mizoram by his father. The sect follows the practice of polygamy. Born in 1945, Ziona married his first wife, who was three years older to him, at the age of 17. He married his last wife in 2004
Chana reportedly lived with his family in a large 100-room, four-storey building.

AAP and SP have accused the Ram Mandir Trust of buying a piece of land for the temple premises at an inflated price of 18.5 crore. were on Sunday accused by two opposi

AAP and SP have accused the Ram Mandir Trust of buying a piece of land for the temple premises at an inflated price of 18.5 crore.
AAP&rsquo;s Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh and a former minister in the Samajwadi government, Pawan Pandey. have alleged that Shriram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai purchased the land, measuring 1.208 hectares for a price of Rs 18.50 crore. They showed papers to prove that the land was purchased from one Sultan Ansari in March this year, who had bought it for just ₹2 crores a few minutes earlier.
Rai&nbsp;has refuted the allegations.
Terming it a case of money laundering, Singh and Pandey both sought a probe by the CBI and the ED into the land purchase for the temple premises.
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A massive jam was seen on the entry point to Himachal Pradesh as the state announced that Covid-19 RT-PCR negative tests are no longer required to enter. A video shared

A massive jam was seen on the entry point to Himachal Pradesh as the state announced that Covid-19 RT-PCR negative tests are no longer required to enter. A video shared by NDTV journalist Mohammad Ghazali showed thousands of cars lining up the hill state at Parwanoo in Solan district which is an entry point to Himachal. Shimla has seen a jump in the number tourists as around 5,000 vehicle reportedly entered the state capital in the last 2 days. Amid a fall in coronavirus cases in the state and across the country, the Himachal government on Friday announced relaxations in curfew, including allowing tourists to visit without a negative Covid test.

As fresh Covid cases continue to decline in the national capital, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal extended a few restrictions on Sunday. Restaurants allowed to open with

As fresh Covid cases continue to decline in the national capital, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal extended a few restrictions on Sunday. Restaurants allowed to open with 50 per cent seating capacity, while markets and shopping malls will not be regulated by the odd-even formula anymore, letting them operate at full capacity. Parks, entertainment activities, gyms, spas, theatres, and public parks will continue to remain shut. Social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious festival gatherings will stay prohibited. The Delhi Metro will continue to operate with 50 per cent seating capacity, as will public buses. In case of autos, cabs, maximum two passengers per vehicle will be permitted. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the government was aiming to bring the city&rsquo;s economy on track while making robust arrangements to tackle a possible third wave of Covid-19.

Two policemen and two civilians were killed and at least three others were injured on Saturday when terrorists opened fire targeting security forces in Sopore town of B

Two policemen and two civilians were killed and at least three others were injured on Saturday when terrorists opened fire targeting security forces in Sopore town of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
Terrorists fired upon a joint party of the Central Reserve Police Force and police near Main Chowk Sopore in north Kashmir district around noon, they said.
The officials said in the firing, two police personnel and two civilians were killed.
At least three others, including a policeman, were injured in the attack, they said.

The Shiromani Akali Dal and the Bahujan Samaj Party announced an alliance on Saturday for the next year's Punjab Assembly election. Announcing the tie-up at a press co

The Shiromani Akali Dal and the Bahujan Samaj Party announced an alliance on Saturday for the next year's Punjab Assembly election.
Announcing the tie-up at a press conference, Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal described it as a &ldquo;new day in politics of Punjab&rdquo;.
"Today, is a historic day...a big turn in Punjab's politics,&rdquo; he said in the presence of BSP General Secretary Satish Chandra Mishra.
The Mayawati-led BSP will fight 20 of the 117 Assembly seats in Punjab, while the rest will be contested by the Akali Dal, he said.
The Akali Dal earlier had a tie-up with the BJP and the Badal-led party walked out of the NDA over the farm laws issue last year.
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15 BJP l eaders in Lakshadweep have quit the party in protest against the sedition case on filmmaker Aisha Sulthana. NDTV has reported that the leaders have written to

15 BJP l eaders in Lakshadweep have quit the party in protest against the sedition case on filmmaker Aisha Sulthana. NDTV has reported that the leaders have written to the BJP Lakshadweep president C Abdul Khader, saying they are quitting the party to mark their protest against the case.
The sedition case was filed against Sulthana on a complaint by Khader who alleged that on a TV show, she said that the BJP used biological weapon to spread Covid in Lakshadweep.
Backing Sulthana, the BJP leaders have said that the case is "false and unjustified".
The letter has been signed by BJP state secretary Abdul Hameed Mullipuzha among others, report said. Lakshadweep has seen massive protests from residents and political parties against administrator Pragul Patel's several decisions.

The monsoon is likely to reach Delhi by June 15, 12 days before its usual date of June 27, India Meteorological Department officials have said. In 2008, too, the wind

The monsoon is likely to reach Delhi by June 15, 12 days before its usual date of June 27, India Meteorological Department officials have said.
In 2008, too, the wind system had reached Delhi on June 15, the weather department said. Normally, the monsoon reaches Delhi by June 27 and covers the entire country by July 8.
"Under the favourable meteorological conditions, the southwest monsoon is likely to advance over the entire country outside south Rajasthan and Kutch region of Gujarat during the next five-six days," the IMD said.

The Mumbai civic body has issued a high alert for in the city in view of the very heavy rainfall prediction for Sunday and Monday. As a precautionary measure, the

The Mumbai civic body has issued a high alert for in the city in view of the&nbsp;very heavy rainfall prediction for Sunday and Monday. As a precautionary measure, the Navy, Coast Guard and NDRF have been asked to remain on standby.
This came after the weather department on Friday evening predicted extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai and neighbouring areas.
Rainfall of more than 204.5 mm in 24 hours is considered as extremely heavy. &ldquo;Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Ratnagiri districts are very likely to receive extremely heavy rains at isolated places on Sunday. Raigad and Ratnagiri districts have similar alert for Saturday as well," the weather department said.
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Delhi's first drive-through Covid-19 vaccination facility, which opened with much fanfare two weeks ago, is being shut. The Centre's price cap for vaccines has made the

Delhi's first drive-through Covid-19 vaccination facility, which opened with much fanfare two weeks ago, is being shut. The Centre's price cap for vaccines has made the operation unviable, officials said on Friday.
The drive-through centre at Vegas Mall in Dwarka, an initiative by the Delhi government and Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 26.
A vaccine shot at the drive-through facility cost Rs 1,400.
But not the Centre has fixed maximum price for the vaccines at ₹780 for Covishield, ₹1,410 for Covaxin and ₹1,145 for Sputnik V. Aakash hospital said that they are shutting the facility owing to the new vaccine pricing.

In a shocking incident, a man who was injured during a fight was almost burnt to death inside a hospital in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh. The accused, with whom

In a shocking incident, a man who was injured during a fight was almost burnt to death inside a hospital in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh. The accused, with whom he had a fight, poured petrol on him and set him on fire. The entire incident was captured in the CCTV camera of the district hospital.
The chilling footage shows the injured man lying on the floor of the hospital. The accused, dressed in all-white, can be seen pulling something out from his pocket. He then poured petrol on him setting him on fire.
The accused fled the scene and the injured man ran helplessly with his entire body in flames. Some staff members later rushed to douse the fire, but by then the man was severely burnt and is reportedly in critical condition.

Mukul Roy, who had joined the BJP with much fanfare, has returned to Trinamool Congress. Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee welcomed him ‘home’ and said he is not a

Mukul Roy, who had joined the BJP with much fanfare, has returned to Trinamool Congress. Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee welcomed him &lsquo;home&rsquo; and said he is not a traitor like the others. What remains to be seen now is whether the return of the prodigal son will trigger exodus out of BJP.&nbsp; Roy has said that in the present circumstances in Bengal, no one will stay in BJP. Does this mean a &lsquo;reverse migration&rsquo; has begun in Bengal post the polls? Bengal Chief Minister is confident &lsquo;more will come&rsquo;

Bengal political circles are abuzz with the speculation of BJP vice president Mukul Roy switching back to the Trinamool Congress. Media reports quoting sources said tha

Bengal political circles are abuzz with the speculation of BJP vice president Mukul Roy switching back to the Trinamool Congress. Media reports quoting sources said that the high profile ghar wapasi is set to happen soon. 
Roy who had joined the BJP in 2017 triggered the speculation of going back to the TMC after Mamata Banerjee&rsquo;s nephew Abhishek Banerjee visited his ailing wife at a Kolkata hospital.
The very next day PM Modi called Roy, a move viewed by many as BJP&rsquo;s desperation to salvage the party&rsquo;s state unit. 
The former Railway Minister also skipped a meeting in Kolkata this week called by Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh. He had missed another meeting of BJP legislators called by Ghosh on May 7. Roy's absence in the BJP's feedback and review meet has also fuelled speculation of an imminent rift between him and Suvendu Adhikari.
Roy is not alone. Dipendu Biswas, Sonali Guha, Sarla Murmu, Amol Acharya , Prabir Ghosal are among the others who have expressed their "unhappiness" with the BJP. Many turncoats have apologised to Mamata Banerjee for leaving the party.
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Amid reports of dissent and rift in the UP government, CM Yogi Adityanath met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. Yogi is on a 2-day visit fire-fighting visit to De

Amid reports of dissent and rift in the UP government, CM Yogi Adityanath met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. Yogi is on a 2-day visit fire-fighting visit to Delhi after party's review meetings over the last few days threw up negative feedback on his government ahead of the next year's elections. Yogi on Thursday met Home Minister Amit Shah for over hour-and-a-half.
Adityanath's visit to the national capital comes amid speculation of a ministerial reshuffle in the state.
BJP MLC A K Sharma, a former IAS officer who is seen as a trusted hand of Modi, is also in Delhi meeting party leaders and allies.
Though there is no official word on whether there will be a Cabinet expansion in Uttar Pradesh, PTI, quoting sources, reported that Jitin Prasada, who comes from a noted Brahmin family of the state with political heft, and Sharma may be accommodated in such an eventuality.
BJP review meets pointed to at Yogi Adityanath's inability to take everyone along, and a growing disenchantment among different caste groups.

Overnight rains brought the mercury down in the national capital with the minimum temperature settling at 20.4 degrees Celsius on Friday morning, eight notches below th

Overnight rains brought the mercury down in the national capital with the minimum temperature settling at 20.4 degrees Celsius on Friday morning, eight notches below the season's average.
Delhi recorded 7.8 mm rainfall and 72 per cent humidity till 8.30 am.
The weatherman has forecast partly cloudy sky with a possibility of very light rains or thundershowers.
The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 39 degrees Celsius on Friday, while the minimum temperature on Saturday is expected to be around 24 degrees Celsius.

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