The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Board (TTD) has decided that non-Hindu employees will no longer be allowed to work at the Tirupati temple. The board has asked these employees, around 300 people, to retire voluntarily. This decision has sparked a political debate. BJP leader Madhavi Latha supported the move, stating that only Hindus should be employed in temples. This has led to various reactions, with some agreeing with the decision and others opposing it. The change is seen as a significant shift in how the temple operates, and it has raised questions about religious identity and employment policies in religious institutions.
20 November,2024 02:32 PM IST
On the occasion of Diwali 2024, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde kicked off Diwali celebrations with a traditional breakfast at Thane's Gokhale Uphaar Griha, a yearly tradition for him. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Shinde spoke to ANI about the significance of Diwali, highlighting the enthusiasm and excitement across the country. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said, "We are celebrating Diwali today...This year's Diwali is very special. The daughters, youth and farmers have got several schemes this year...".
31 October,2024 04:04 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that five toll plazas in Mumbai will now be free for cars. He explained that this decision was made during a cabinet meeting and was not influenced by upcoming elections. Shinde highlighted that his government focuses on public welfare rather than political benefits. He criticized the Congress party, claiming they make empty promises in states like Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh. According to Shinde, while his government aims to provide for the people, the opposition is only looking to gain power. He stated that the opposition has lost the trust of the public and is more concerned about their leadership struggles than serving the citizens. This move is part of Shinde’s commitment to prioritize the needs of the people over political interests.
15 October,2024 10:46 AM IST
Talking to Mid-day for the Bombay Film Story, actress Sonali Bendre recalls her journey in Mumbai and her accidental entry into showbiz. Daughter of a government servant, Sonali Bendre got into modelling by accident. In this interaction, she recalls her first professional shoot, working on ad films and how her first paycheck left her shocked. She also revealed how she convinced her family's to get on board with her decision to join showbiz
27 June,2024 08:18 PM IST
In a key NDA meeting, PM Narendra Modi mocked the Opposition INDI Alliance saying that the Opposition Alliance could not defeat them before, nor at this Lok Sabha Elections. “The Opposition tried to keep us in the shade of defeat. But this never works. All citizens know that ‘na hum hare the, na hare hai’. Our behaviour after the 4th shows our identity that we know how to digest victory. Our values are such that we do not develop frenzy in the lap of victory and neither do we have the values of mocking the defeated,” said PM Modi.
07 June,2024 07:22 PM IST
Donald Trump has been convicted of falsifying documents to cover up payment to silence the adult film star ahead of the 2016 election. The verdict plunges the US into unexplored territory ahead of the presidential election on 05 November. Donald Trump is expected to challenge the verdict, as he faces max sentence of 4 years in prison. A Manhattan jury on May 30 convicted Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the NY Hush Money Trial, CNN reported. Prosecutors alleged Trump of involved in an illegal conspiracy aimed at undermining the integrity of the 2016 election, suppressing negative info. The central to the case was the concealment of a hush money payment made to adult film star, Stormy Daniels. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg praised a 12-member jury, and prosecution team for their service after the former US Prez was found guilty. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg praised a 12-member jury, and prosecution team for their service after former US Prez was found guilty. However, the former US Prez vehemently denounced the trial, labelling it a "disgrace" and decrying it as "rigged".
01 June,2024 11:57 AM IST
Implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act triggered a wave of celebration among the refugees living in Majnu Ka Tila area of Delhi. Celebrations erupted in the Majnu ka Tilla area as the Centre announced to notify CAA’s rules. The refugees played with colours and distributed sweets to celebrate centre’s move to announce the rules that come into force with immediate effect. The Centre on March 11 notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), paving the way for the law's implementation across the country. The Centre on March 11 notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), paving the way for the law's implementation across the country.
12 March,2024 02:58 PM IST
The Allahabad High Court approved the survey of the Shahi Idgah Masjid in the Krishna Janmabhoomi case on December 14. Vishnu Shankar Jain, the lawyer for the Hindu side while speaking to ANI said that this is a landmark judgement. He further added that to know the actual position, an advocate commissioner is required. Vishnu Shankar Jain, the lawyer for the Hindu side, said, "Allahabad HC has allowed our application where we had demanded a survey of Shahi Idgah Masjid by the advocate commissioner. The modalities will be decided on December 18. The court has rejected the arguments of Shahi Idgah Masjid. My demand was that in Shahi Idgah Masjid, there are a lot of signs and symbols of the Hindu temple, and to know the actual position, an advocate commissioner is required. It's a landmark judgement by the court."
14 December,2023 06:41 PM IST
Vinod Khanna Birthday | In an exclusive conversation with Midday in Sit With Hitlist, actor Ashaye Khanna talked in detail about his father, Vinod Khanna, one of the superstars of his times who left everything at the peak of his career to join Indian godman and philosopher Osho when Akshaye Khanna was around four or five years old. As per Akshaye, something must have moved deeply inside his father so he decided to turn into a saint and give up his life. However, due to the circumstances in America with Osho and the colony, and friction with the US government, Vinod Khanna decided to return to India. On the occasion of Vinod Khanna's birthday, let's go back to find out what his son and actor, Akshaye Khanna had to say about his father!
05 October,2023 07:00 PM IST
INDIA Alliance Coordination Committee meeting ended at NCP Leader Sharad Pawar’s residence in New Delhi on September 13. The 14-member panel discussed a variety of issues including the seat sharing and campaign strategy for the 2024 general elections. The alliance decided that it will soon kick start joint public meetings across India, beginning from Bhopal in the first week of October. Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal while addressing a conference condemned the BJP for vendetta politics against TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee as he was absent from the meeting due to the ED summon. AAP leader Raghav Chadha also shared information and strategies of the INDIA alliance going forward. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti added that issues of rising prices will also be taken up in the first joint rally. Meanwhile, the BJP had rebuked the Opposition bloc’s meeting, calling it a get-together of an anti-Hindu coordination committee.
14 September,2023 02:53 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
