The Gujarat High Court invalidated a marriage due to the absence of essential Hindu rites and ceremonies, emphasizing that registration alone cannot constitute a valid marriage without solemnization.
Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane questioned Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's third marriage, suggesting it could be seen as 'love jihad'. Rane urged the Hindu community to reconsider supporting such celebrities and their films.
The Allahabad High Court ruled a man is not liable to pay maintenance to a woman if she was not legally divorced from her first husband when she began living with him. The court dismissed the woman's maintenance claim but upheld maintenance for their daughter, citing the father's duty to support his children.
Arvind Kejriwal claimed those opposing 'Sundarkand' recitation have 'demonic tendencies' and vowed punishment for those who 'looted Lord Ram's home'. BJP called it a 'political gimmick'.
An Indian judge, Tabassum Khan, is facing online abuse and death threats after sentencing 14 men to life imprisonment for the 2022 lynching of Nazir Ahmad. The attacks, fueled by religious hate, target Khan's Muslim identity rather than her legal reasoning, prompting judicial bodies to rally behind her and provide police protection.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated that Hindu law is largely based on the 'Mitakshara' school of thought, derived from 'Yajnavalkya Smriti', not 'Manusmriti'. He explained that 'Mitakshara' is prevalent across most of India, except Assam and Bengal, which follow the 'Dayabhaga' school.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of appeasement politics and insulting Hindu faith by allegedly allowing namaz at Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya during their tenure. He criticized their past opposition to the Ram temple and Ayodhya's development.
India's Modi government has increasingly used the restoration and conservation of ancient temples and cultural sites abroad as a pillar of its foreign policy and soft power, particularly in Asia. This approach aims to reinforce civilisational links and deepen diplomatic ties with partner countries.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused Congress and Samajwadi Party of mocking Hindu faith amid Ram Temple embezzlement charges. An SIT found prima facie evidence of theft during donation counting, citing CCTV footage of personnel concealing cash.
Madhya Pradesh has reconstituted its Wakf Board in line with the amended Wakf Act, 2025, becoming the first state to do so. The 10-member board includes two Hindu members and has appointed Sanwar Patel as chairman.
India's state-owned oil refiners Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp purchased approximately 7 million barrels of crude oil last week. This comes as the country's crude inventories have recovered significantly after disruptions.
Madhya Pradesh has become the first Indian state to reconstitute its Wakf Board under the Wakf (Amendment) Act, 2025, including two Hindu members for the first time. The move allows non-Muslims to join state Wakf Boards, with CM Mohan Yadav appointing Sanwar Patel as chairman.
Congress criticized the VHP's letter urging police to summon Opposition leaders for evidence in the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case, accusing the VHP and BJP of diverting the investigation instead of finding culprits.
India's Hindu Succession Act, 1956, Section 15, prioritizes a deceased woman's husband's heirs over her own parents, despite societal shifts where daughters are primary caregivers and financial supporters. This outdated law needs reform to reflect modern family structures and recognize parents' rightful place in succession.
US Vice President JD Vance faced backlash for stating his Catholic faith supports opposing "low-wage foreigners" due to concerns about undercutting American workers' wages. Critics pointed out his wife, Usha Vance, is a practicing Hindu of Indian-American heritage.
US Vice President JD Vance faced backlash for stating his Catholic faith opposes "low-wage foreigners" entering the US, with critics highlighting his wife's Hindu faith and questioning his interpretation of Christian teachings. Vance argued his faith supports policies prioritizing American workers' dignity.
BJP criticized Samajwadi Party for allegedly portraying Akhilesh Yadav as Lord Krishna during a havan, accusing them of mocking Hindus. This occurred amid the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case in Ayodhya, where SP leaders questioned the UP government, while CM Yogi Adityanath attacked SP for its past actions against Ram devotees.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that a Hindu marriage is invalid if essential religious rites like Saptapadi were not performed, even with a registered certificate. Registration only proves a valid marriage, it cannot create one.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that Hindu marriages require sacred rituals like 'saptapadi' to be valid, not just registration. A UK-based techie's plea to nullify his marriage was upheld after the woman admitted no ceremonies took place.
Two office bearers resigned and eight officials were arrested over embezzlement allegations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple trust. Monthly cash donations range from 40-100 million rupees. The investigation occurs as the ruling party prepares for a crucial election.
A 25-year-old Hindu law student and temple priest, Subhash Deuri, was allegedly abducted, tortured, and assaulted by unidentified men in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was found unconscious and is being treated in the hospital. Ransom demands were made to his family and friends.
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Uddhav Thackeray accuses BJP of betraying Hindus after alleged theft of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, vows Shiv Sena (UBT) will lead protests for 'BJP-mukt Ram'
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of Jyotirmath questioned the FIR in the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement, claiming only lower-level employees were named while larger culprits were spared. He criticized the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's management and accused the BJP of "fake Hindutva" amid ongoing controversy and arrests.
