Religion

Goa Assembly proposes life imprisonment for forced religious conversions

A bill tabled in the Goa Legislative Assembly seeks to make forced religious conversion punishable by life imprisonment.

28 Aug 2026

Devotees Tie Rakhis to Khajrana Ganesh in Grand Raksha Bandhan Celebrations in Indore

On Raksha Bandhan, large crowds gathered at Khajrana Ganesh Temple in Indore, where devotees offered rakhis to the deity as part of the festivities.

28 Aug 2026

Maharashtra’s Anti‑Conversion Law Comes Into Force Today

The Maharashtra government has enacted its new anti‑conversion legislation, which became effective today, outlining stricter procedures for religious conversions.

28 Aug 2026

Thousands of Women Tie Rakhi to Lord Jagannath in Raipur's Raksha Bandhan

A grand Raksha Bandhan ceremony in Raipur saw thousands of women tie rakhi to an idol of Lord Jagannath, marking a large‑scale religious observance.

28 Aug 2026

Shri Hari Naam Sankirtan Amrit Varsha Held at Ved Madir, Daresi, Ludhiana

A devotional Shri Hari Naam Sankirtan Amrit Varsha was organized at Ved Madir in Daresi, Ludhiana, drawing local worshippers.

28 Aug 2026

55 Indian Pilgrims Stuck Near Lake Mansarovar After Nepal Floods Block Return Route

55 Indian pilgrims on the Kailash‑Mansarovar Yatra are stranded near Lake Mansarovar after flood‑damaged Nepal‑China border routes leave their return uncertain.

28 Aug 2026

Mumbai Churches Ask Followers to Submit Self‑Declarations Ahead of New Anti‑Conversion Law

With Maharashtra’s anti‑conversion legislation set to take effect on Friday, several churches in Mumbai have requested parishioners to provide written self‑declarations confirming their faith.

28 Aug 2026

Maharashtra CM urges Ganesh mandals to keep prasad pure, comply with FDA rules for 2026 Ganeshotsav

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed Ganesh mandals across Maharashtra to ensure that the prasad served during Ganeshotsav 2026 meets food‑safety standards set by the FDA.

28 Aug 2026

Indore authorities tighten anti‑begging rules during festivals, penalise donors too

During the festival season, Indore’s municipal administration has announced strict enforcement against begging, extending penalties to those who give alms.

28 Aug 2026

Baba Mahakal Receives First Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan in Ujjain, Six Special Rakhis Offered

On Raksha Bandhan, devotees at Baba Mahakal Temple in Ujjain presented the first Rakhi, six specially tied rakhis and more than 125,000 laddus as Mahabhog, completing their Shravan fast.

28 Aug 2026

51-Foot Rakhi Sent from Abroad to Ujjain’s Grand Ganesh Temple for Raksha Bandhan

Sisters from Mumbai to the United States have mailed rakhis, including a 51‑foot offering, to be presented to Lord Ganesh at Ujjain’s main temple on Raksha Bandhan.

28 Aug 2026

Eid Milad Processions Turn Tense Across India Amid Clashes and Stone‑Pelting

Eid Milad processions in several Indian cities faced clashes, slogans and stone‑pelting, raising concerns over communal harmony.

28 Aug 2026