inauguration

Two American citizens fined for attending an inauguration on tourist visa in India

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(Photo: Unsplash/ConvertKit) Assam authorities fined two American citizens alleging that they had preached in the state during the first week of February in violation of the conditions of their tourist visa—a claim their host refutes. The media was notified by the Superintendent of Police of the Sonitpur district of Assam that James Michael Flinchum, about … Read more

Dissent among religious leaders over VHP role in Ram Temple consecration and inauguration by PM Modi

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(Photo: Unsplash) In a striking turn of events, influential religious leaders have openly criticised the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) for its role in managing the ‘Pran Pratistha’ (consecration) of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Simultaneously, concerns have been raised about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned inauguration of the ‘semi-constructed’ temple, with allegations of political motivations. … Read more