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H-1B system targeted by US senator, brings attention to Hyderabad's 'visa temples'Senator Eric Schmitt criticizes US employment-based visa programs like H-1B, alleging they harm American workers and create a "Visa Cartel....
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra deadline: Check important dates, new prices and other detailsThe Ministry of External Affairs has announced the registration for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is open until May 19. Devotees must m...
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 registration opens; Check dates, routes, eligibility, selection process & fees to visit 'the abode of Shiva'Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 dates: Registration for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 has started. Pilgrims can apply online till May 19 for ...
Bill to create 100-feet buffer zones around places of worship introduced in US CongressA new bill in the US Congress proposes a 100-feet safety zone around places of worship. This legislation aims to make harassment and intimi...
Kerala: PM Modi allays concerns over FCRA changes, says LDF, UDF spreading liesPrime Minister Narendra Modi assured Kerala's Christian community about proposed FCRA changes. He stated that the LDF and UDF are spreading...
From Prayagraj to Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura: Faith corridors redrew tourism map of UP in 2025Uttar Pradesh witnessed a massive surge in religious tourism. Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj drew crores of devotees. Development of sites lik...
Kashmiri Pandits begin journey to Kheer BhawaniHundreds of devotees have arrived in Kashmir Valley to participate in the annual Mela Kheer Bhawani festival in Ganderbal on June 3. Despit...
Foreigners can get VIP access to Ayodhya Ram Temple using their passportsForeign visitors and NRIs can now get VIP access to the Ram temple in Ayodhya by presenting their passports. Special passes are issued base...
Mahakumbh 2025: Women delegation from Italy meets UP CM Yogi, recite sacred hymnsUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath meets an Italian delegation led by Mahi Guruji during the Mahakumbh Mela. The event saw 1.7 mi...
Prayagraj brimming with activities on eve of Maha KumbhAll preparations are in place for the 45-day Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, starting on 'Paush Purnima' at the Sangam. Underwater drones and flag...
'Water is cold but heart is filled with warmth': Foreign devotees take holy dip as Maha Kumbh beginsAs the biggest spiritual gathering in the world begins with the 'Shahi Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima on Monday, devotee...
No devotees will be allowed into Sabarimala temple for 10-day annual fest from March 29: OfficialsThe Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala and Guruvayur Lord Krishna temple at Thrissur will remain closed for devotees from March 21 until fur...
Two women agree to abort pilgrimage after priest threatens to shut down Sabarimala shrine"We have told the female devotees about the situation, they will now be going back. So we are pulling pack. They have decided to return," K...
Sabarimala row: Devotees force woman journalist to turn backPolice have thrown a security ring around the woman accompanied by her colleague, a foreigner.
Hampi Temple in Karnataka may have a dress codeIn case, a dress code is implemented, men will be allowed to wear trousers, dhoti, kurta, shirts and women may not be allowed to wear sleev...
Devotees go hi-tech, submit 'Ram Naam' through appAfter opening the app, a devotee has to type 'Ram Naam' 108 times and submit it through an email account.
Saibaba trust gets Rs 3.8 cr cash donation on GurupurnimaThe Saibaba Sansthan trust has received Rs 3.8 cr cash, gold and foreign currency donations from devotees during the 'Gurupurnima Utsav', a...
Iskcon wants MHA to consider relaxed visa norm for ageing membersIskcon pointed out that it has a group of foreign devotees who are aged, have spent long time in India with it and now wish to be here till...
Saibaba temple gets donations worth Rs 4.47 crore in 3 daysThe Saibaba temple at Shirdi received donations worth Rs 4.47 crore from devotees during the three-day Guru Poornima festival held last wee...
- Devotees hope for Satya Sai Baba's speedy recovery
Concerned over the health of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, several of his devotees, including foreigners here, have expressed confidence that he wil...