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KTR Suggests HMDA To Explore Ibrahimpatnam Lake Expansion As Tourist Spot
Telangana MA&UD Minister KT Rama Rao suggested the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority to explore the options for development of the Ibrahimpatnam Lake, as tourist spot. The suggestion on October 14, was made after a Twitter user requested the minister to lookinto ways and make Ibrahimpatnam Lake as a weekend getaway spot. Notably, built by Ibrahum Qutb Shaha, during 1550-1580 AD, which is now likey to be a tourist spot soon.
Tags: Ibrahimpatnam Lake, tourist spot, KTR, HMDA, Hyderabad
Courtesy: Telangana Today
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Varanasi Court Rejects Hindu Plea Demanding Carbon Dating Of Shivling In Gyanvapi Mosque Complex
A Varanasi court rejected the Hindu side's plea seeking carbon dating of the purported 'Shivling' claimed to be found in the Gyanvapi mosque complex. On October 14, the Varanasi court reviewed a petition filed by the Hindu side, seeking permission for carbon dating of Argha, which has been rejected by the bench. Furthermore, Judge AK Vishvesha also rejected the please demanding scientific investigation into "Shivling" founding.
Tags: hindu, Gyanvapi Mosque, Varanasi Court, AK Vishvesha, Shivling
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Telangana: Arnakonda Village Work Suffers Amid Superstition Regarding Skunk Entry In Sarpanch Room
In a bizarre superstition, the Arnakonda village in Telangana stopped functioning, after a skunk entered the sarpanch's office. Notably, considering the skunk entry as bad luck, a symbol of negativity, the panchayat sarpanch Vidya Sagar Reddy stopped coming to the office, following which many officials also started avoiding going to the office citing ill health. Moreover, many villagers blamed the breaking the tradition of Alai-Balai on… read-more
Tags: Telangana, Arnakonda Village, Indian Superstition, Skunk, Village Panchayat
Courtesy: News 18
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Supreme Court To Pronounce Verdict In Karnataka Hijab Ban Row
The Supreme Court will deliver its judgement on the Karnataka Hijab Ban issue, on October 13. The Apex Court bench comprising Justice Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia will pronounce the awaited verdict. The judgement is said to be significant, as the matter was heard by the court for 10-days, with the involvement of as many as 21 lawyers from the petitioner's side, whereas Solicitor General Tushar Mehta from Karnataka Government.
Tags: hijab ban, Karnataka High Court, Supreme Court Judgement, Apex Court Bench, SC Verdict
Courtesy: ANI News
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Kochi Police Reveals Details Of Gruesome Human Sacrifice Murder Amid Black Magic
The Kerala Police revealed the details of the gruesome murder and human sacrifice case incident. On October 12, the police mentioned, one victim was cut into 56 pieces and said, the main accused, Shafi has a past criminal record. In a press meeting, Kochi commissioner CH Nagaraju said the Shafi trapped the couple-Bhagaval Singh and his wife Laila, who made sacrifices of humans, to gain money and launched an investigation.
Tags: Black Magic, Gruesome Murder, Kerala Police, Press Meet, Accused Arrested
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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PM Narendra Modi All Set To Inaugurate Mahakal Lok Corridor In Ujjain
PM Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate 900-metre-long "Mahakal Lok" Corridor in Ujjain, on October 11. Ahead of PM Modi's visit, Ujjain has been decked up with colourful flags on a large number of lamp posts, while many streets and flyovers have been decorated with light. Moreover, the new corridor will boost tourism in Ujjain, which is famous for Mahakaleshwar Temple.
Tags: PM Narendra Modi, mahakal corridor, Ujjain, Tourism, inauguration
Courtesy: Zee News India
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AAP Minister Rajendra Gautam Resigns Over Religion Conversion Event Row
After criticism from the BJP leader over Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Rajendra Paul Gautam's presence in a religion conversion event, the Delhi Minister submitted his resignation. On October 9, Delhi Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam has resigned. Gautam purportedly denounced Hindu deities at a religious conversion programme. The viral video of the event held in the national capital recently has come under criticism by the BJP.
Tags: Rajendra Paul, BJP, Buddhism, Political Row, Resignation
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Ayodhya Deepotsav Preparations In Full Swing In Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya
Preparation to celebrate Deepotsav, on the occasion of Deepawali is in full swing in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Celebrated on October 23, the Ayodhya Temple trust is aiming to light 12 lakh lamps, on the occasion sixth Deepotsav in Ram Ki Paidi Ghats. The Uttar Pradesh Government is targeting to make a Guinness World Record, and lit diyas, bringing earthen ports from Lucknow, Gonda and Ayodhya.
Tags: temple, Sixth Deepotsav, Ayodhya, ram temple, UP Govt
Courtesy: ANI
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Nobel Prize 2022 For Peace Announced, Ales Bialiatski, Russian & Ukrainian HR Organisation Win Jointly
The Royal Swedish Academy announced Nobel Prize 2022 for peace, on October 7. The award was given jointly to human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, the Russian human rights organisation Memorial and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties. The aforementioned organisations and activists contributed to the peace of the world and demonstrated civil societies' significance. Now, Nobel Prize for economics is… read-more
Tags: Nobel Prize, Prize For Peace, Russian Organisation, Ukraine Human Rights, Royal Swedish Academy
Courtesy: Zee News India
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French Author Annie Ernaux Receives Nobel Prize 2022 For Literature
Eighty-Two-Years-Old French author Annie Ernaux won the Nobel Prize 2022 for the Literature field. The award was announced on October 6, by Swedish Academy in Stockholm in Sweden, for her "uncompromising and written in plain language, scraped clean". Ernaux debuted her writing career in 1970 with Les armoires vides (Cleaned Out 1990). Some of her famous books include A Woman's Story, A Man's Place, and Simple Passion.
Tags: Literature, annie ernaux, Sweden, Nobel Prize 2022, French Author
Courtesy: India Today