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DMK removes Minister Ponmudi from party post over vulgar remarks against Hindu Gods
Chennai, April 11: The DMK has removed Tamil Nadu Forest Minister and senior party leader K. Ponmudy from his post as Deputy General Secretary following his controversial and vulgar remarks made at a recent party meeting.
Kerala: TDB to dissolve Kollam temple committee for playing RSS prayer song
Thiruvananthapuram, April 8: The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has decided to dissolve the advisory committee of a temple in the Kollam district where the RSS "Gana Geetham" (prayer song) was sung during a musical concert.
Salman Khan wearing 'Ram Edition' watch is haram, should seek forgiveness, says cleric
Bareilly, March 29: The President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, has criticised Bollywood actor Salman Khan for wearing a Ram Janmabhoomi watch, stating that promoting non-Islamic symbols is forbidden (haram) in Islam.
SP MP Ramji Lal Suman calls Rana Sanga 'traitor,' sparks row
New Delhi, March 22: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and Rajya Sabha member Ramji Lal Suman has sparked a major controversy with his remarks in Parliament on a historical Rajput king.
This is not our party's ideology, her personal opinion,: Congress' Suresh Raje on Rekha Vinod Jain's Aurangzeb remark
Gwalior, March 18: The Congress party has distanced itself from leader Rekha Vinod Jain's remarks comparing Hindu deity Parshuram with Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, stating that her views do not align with the party's ideology. Jain has been served a show-cause notice following the controversy.
Controversial lecture 'How to spread Christianity in India' at Madras University cancelled
Chennai, March 11: A lecture titled 'How to Spread Christianity in India', scheduled for March 14 at the University of Madras, has been cancelled following protests from the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Hindu organisations, and widespread outrage on social media.
People felt happy taking a dip in Ganga's pure water: Leaders reject Raj Thackeray's remarks on Maha Kumbh
New Delhi, March 10: Political leaders from Maharashtra have strongly reacted to the controversial remarks made by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President, Raj Thackeray, regarding the Ganga water during the recent Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
Listen from one ear, take it out from other: Kirmani's advice to Shami after criticism for not observing 'Roza'
Bengaluru, March 8: Former wicketkeeper batter Syed Kirmani believes seasoned seamer Mohammed Shami should ignore the criticism that he has faced for not observing 'Roza' during Ramzan in the semi-final clash between India and Australia.
Shami's cousin defends bowler's move to not keep 'Roza' during CT semifinal, calls Maulana's statement childish
Amroha, March 6: Mohammed Zaid, cousin of Indian star pacer Mohammed Shami, defended the bowler amid controversial remarks by All India Muslim Jamaat President, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi for not observing 'Roza' during Ramzan. He said that one can skip his 'Roza' while on a journey and the statement made by Maulana was a "childish one meant for collecting TRP."
Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari hits back at Nishikant Dubey, says he should be an MP of California
Ranchi, March 3: A political storm has erupted in Jharkhand over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's statement calling the state an "Islamic state."
What she is saying is wrong: BJP's Mithun Chakraborty refutes Mamata Banerjee's remarks on Maha Kumbh
By Ujjwal Roy, Kolkata, February 26: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and actor Mithun Chakraborty has strongly responded to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks regarding the Maha Kumbh and said that her statements are inaccurate as 70 crore people attended and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam that proves the immense influence of Sanatana Dharma.
Kerala BJP leader remanded to 14-day police custody in hate speech case
Kottayam, February 25: The Erattupetta Judicial First Class Magistrate Court has remanded Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader PC George to police custody for 14 days. He has been taken to Kottayam Medical College for a check-up after the magistrate considered medical reports indicating that he has health issues.
Main iss post se istifa de rahi hoon: Mamta Kulkarni resigns from the post of Mahamandaleshwar
Prayagraj, February 11: Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni has stepped down from her role as Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada after facing heavy backlash and internal disputes.
TN BJP accuses DMK of abandoning Lord Murugan for minority vote bank
Chennai, Feb 5: Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad has accused the ruling DMK of abandoning Tamil god Lord Murugan in an attempt to appease minority vote banks.
Mamta Kulkarni, Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi expelled from Kinnar Akhada
Ujjain, January 31: Rishi Ajay Das, the founder of Kinnar Akhada, has expelled both Mamta Kulkarni and Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi from the Akhada.
It has become a habit of Congress: BJP's RP Singh responds to Kharge's remarks on Maha Kumbh
New Delhi, January 28: Bharatiya Janata Party leader RP Singh has responded to Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge's recent comments regarding Maha Kumbh, stating that Kharge and Congress have developed a habit of mocking Sanatan practices
Only pious souls go to Kumbh, not the sinners: Ramvilas Das Vedanti
Ayodhya, Jan 12: Peethadheeshwar of Hindu Dham Ayodhya, Ramvilas Das Vedanti, sharply targeted Lok Sabha MP Chandrashekhar Azad during an interview with IANS on Sunday. Vedanti said, "Only pious souls go to the Mahakumbh, not sinners."