UP: Two held for posing as fake bouncers at Bankey Bihari Temple, extorted money for VIP darshanIn Mathura, two individuals, Rohit and Lucky alias Chhotu, were apprehended for allegedly posing as bouncers and extorting money from devot...
08 Jun, 2025, 10.27 PM IST
SC calls VIP treatment in temples arbitrary, declines to intervene as it's policy matterThe Supreme Court declined to hear a plea against VIP darshan facilities in temples, labeling it a policy issue for the Centre. Chief Justi...
01 Feb, 2025, 12.36 AM IST
SC refuses to entertain PIL against special treatment for VIPs in templesThe Supreme Court of India declined to hear a PIL challenging the 'VIP darshan' practice in temples, stating it is for society and temple m...
31 Jan, 2025, 01.12 PM IST
'Media shouldn't exaggerate': SC irked over news reports on hearing over 'VIP' visits at templesThe Supreme Court criticized media for misrepresenting its observations on a case about extra fees for quick temple visits. The court clari...
13 Dec, 2024, 09.03 PM IST
Tirupati Ticket Scandal: Andhra MLC Zakia Khanam in hot water for selling VIP passes at 6x priceAndhra Pradesh MLC Zakia Khanam and others face charges for allegedly reselling VIP darshan tickets at Tirumala temple for Rs 65,000 instea...
21 Oct, 2024, 01.02 PM IST
Ayodhya Ram Temple: Entry rules, Aarti timing, facilities and everything else you need to knowThe Ram Temple in Ayodhya attracts a daily crowd of 1 to 1.5 lakh pilgrims. Specific rules, including leaving belongings outside and obtain...
13 Mar, 2024, 09.54 AM IST
Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Darshan Abhiyan: BJP leaders across states to facilitate Ram temple visitWith the end of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya, BJP leaders will facilitate the darshan of the Ram temple for devotees under the...
23 Jan, 2024, 12.42 AM IST
IRCTC's 'North Darshan Yatra' begins from Oct 31. Here are the detailsIRCTC's exclusive eight nights/nine days package covering prominent locations in north India will start on October 31. It will cover places...
27 Oct, 2021, 10.45 AM IST
Tourism ministry planning to revamp Swadesh Darshan scheme, have moved cabinet for the same: Prahlad Patel"A social audit has been conducted in the Swadesh Darshan scheme and there is a lot of room for changes. We have moved the cabinet for the ...
21 Nov, 2019, 06.12 PM IST
Kartarpur corridor opens today; India, Pakistan still sparring over detailsPakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi told media delegation that in keeping with the announcement made earlier by Pakistan PM Imra...
09 Nov, 2019, 05.59 PM IST
Govt should pay USD 20 'jazia tax' to be imposed by Pak on each Kartarpur pilgrim: Congress leader"If Pakistan insists on USD 20 Dollar Fee for Kartarpur pilgrims and India signs agreement on 23rd October 2019, then NDA/BJP Govt should u...
22 Oct, 2019, 03.51 PM IST
Pakistan is 'making business out of faith': Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Kartarpur service chargeEarlier, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh had also lashed out at Pakistan for demanding the USD 20 service charge, saying it was tanta...
22 Oct, 2019, 11.47 AM IST
Couples in Bengaluru are discovering the joy of creating art togetherCouples signing up for joint art classes feel that it helps improve interpersonal relations.
31 Jul, 2017, 03.50 PM IST
Tourism fetches Rs 3.22 lakh crore foreign exchange in three yearsIndia earned over Rs 3.22 lakh crore worth of foreign exchange through tourism in the last three years, Lok Sabha was informed today.
27 Apr, 2015, 03.25 PM IST
- Tadoba safari charges go up
Tiger darshan in high-end Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Chandrapur will cost even more as Gypsy Association quietly increased the ...
18 Feb, 2014, 02.21 AM IST
Want to spot a tiger? Pay more from October 1With guides and entry fees going up from October 1, wildlife buffs and tourists will have to shell out more for tiger 'darshan' in Tadoba-A...
19 Jun, 2013, 02.19 AM IST
- Now you can claim income-tax deductions for fines paid to RTO
In a recent order, Income-tax Appellate Tribunal has held that fines paid to RTO is an allowable expenditure under the Income-tax Act.
11 Apr, 2011, 02.51 AM IST