Constitution over tradition: Why ‘essential practices’ must not override individual rightsIndia's Supreme Court is embarking on an examination of religious traditions to determine their compliance with fundamental rights. Key cas...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Waqf Act: SC concerned over some provisions, hints at interim orderThe Supreme Court voiced concerns regarding the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, particularly regarding the potential invalidation of waqf propert...
17 Apr, 2025, 12.13 AM IST
Jamiat cautions TDP, JD(U), says even 'crutches' will not escape responsibility if Waqf bill passedJamiat Ulema-e-Hind has intensified its opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, urging secular parties within the NDA to distance the...
03 Nov, 2024, 09.03 PM IST
TTD chief says only Hindu staff in Tirumala, but Centre wants non-Muslims in Waqf Boards: OwaisiAIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Prime Minister Modi over the Hindu-only staff policy at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. He pointed ...
02 Nov, 2024, 12.10 PM IST
Will Tirupati laddu controversy lead to a new landmark law?A laboratory analysis revealed the presence of lard, tallow, and fish oil in cow ghee used for Tirupati laddu prasadam during the YSRCP gov...
28 Sep, 2024, 11.05 AM IST
Temple Bill passed in Karnataka Assembly again after its defeat in CouncilA bill that sought to collect funds from temples with over Rs 10 lakh annual income, which was defeated by the opposition BJP-JD(S) combine...
29 Feb, 2024, 03.56 PM IST
Karnataka's temple tax bill falls through in state assembly amid BJP uproarThe Karnataka Legislative Council rejected the Hindu Religious Institutions & Charitable Endowment (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aimed to c...
24 Feb, 2024, 07.18 AM IST
No diversion of temple funds, let BJP leaders read law first: Ramalinga Reddy, Karnataka Minister for Transport & Muzrai"The government would use the money from the common pool fund only for the religious purposes of Hindu religious institutions ever since th...
23 Feb, 2024, 04.29 PM IST
Ahobilam Mutt temple: SC refuses to entertain plea against AP HC orderA bench of Justices S K Kaul and A S Oka said Andhra Pradesh has no authority, jurisdiction or entitlement under law to appoint an executiv...
27 Jan, 2023, 02.19 PM IST
Places of Worship Act does not apply as idols predate Independence: HindusThe counsels also referred to an observation made in the 2019 Ayodhya verdict of the Supreme Court to assert the claim of Hindus on the pro...
14 Jul, 2022, 11.41 PM IST
Ban on Muslim vendors at Shivamogga temple fest: Congress protests, Bommai offers to look into complaintsIn another instance, Sri Mahalingeshwara temple at Puttur near Mangaluru, has said only Hindus can bid for bulk allotment of temporary stal...
24 Mar, 2022, 01.42 AM IST
Karnataka government's plans to free Hindu temples from state control "a historical blunder": Congress"They are doing a historic blunder, how can Muzrai (department) or government temples be given to local people for administration? It is th...
30 Dec, 2021, 03.50 PM IST
Invitation to deputy commissioner AB Ibrahim for temple ritual sparks controversy in Karnataka districtThe Karnataka High Court, while indicating that the matter shouldn’t have been blown out of proportion, decided that he shouldn’t officiate...
02 Apr, 2016, 06.51 AM IST
Karnataka government to withdraw bill on muttsAs the bill raised a storm of controversy, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told reporters "Now we are planning not to pursue with bill.We will ...
24 Dec, 2014, 04.45 PM IST
Karnataka government allays fears about take over of mutts, templesThe govt has no intention to take over mutts and temples by way of a bill, which was introduced during winter session, says TB Jayachandra.
22 Dec, 2014, 04.45 PM IST
Bill to cub land grabbing receives president's nodAccording to the bill, the govt may institute speedy inquiry into alleged land grabbing and for trial of cases, by notification, Jayachandr...
16 Oct, 2014, 10.11 PM IST
Left differs with fellow travellers on AyodhyaLeft-leaning historians said treating Ram Lalla as legal entity was 'incorrect innovation'.
08 Oct, 2010, 02.21 AM IST