Can rising temple-mosque disputes shape UP polls in 2027?

Although the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls are due only in 2027, political experts suggest that the increasing number of temple-mosque disputes in the state and the resultant polarisation have......

Plea claims mosque in UP's Badaun is site of Shiva temple

A plea has been in a court in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun claiming that Jama Masjid Shamsi in the city is a temple of Lord Shiva and seeking permission for followers of the Sanatan Dharma to offer......

Behind the BJP's star show in Chhattisgarh: Almost 14% surge in votes

A string of populist promises, including extension of the free ration scheme announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Mahadev betting app issue and the Hindutva card are among key factors......

PHOTOS: Kumbh Mela begins amid rising Covid cases

The Kumbh Mela formally began in Haridwar on Thursday with several restrictions imposed on devotees coming to attend the event amid rising cases of Covid-19 in various states including Uttarakhand.......