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New Delhi: A court in Rajasthan’s Ajmer has issued notices to the Archaeological Survey of India and the Centre following a petition that claims that there is a Shiva temple in the dargah of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer. The petition, filed in September, has asked the court to allow worship at the spot again. The petitioner’s advocate, Yogesh Siroja, said civil judge Manmohan Chandel has ordered notices to the Ajmer Dargah Committee, the Ministry of Minority Affairs and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) office in New Delhi seeking their response. The claims come of the heels of similar…

New Delhi: India today welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon saying that the move will help bring peace and stability in West Asia. New Delhi said that it has always recommended the path of diplomacy as the 21st Century is no longer an era for war. “We welcome the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that has been announced. We have always called for de-escalation, restraint, and returh to the path of dialogue and diplomacy,” a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs read. “We hope that these developments will lead to peace and stability in the wider region,”…

Chattogram, Bangladesh: Amid unrest in Bangladesh following the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari by Dhaka police, a Hindu temple was allegedly targeted by a mob in Chattogram. The arrest of former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das has triggered protests across Bangladesh, with the community calling for the monk’s release and justice for Hindus who have faced persecution since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Loknath temple in Chittagong’s Firingibazar was targeted in Chattogram, according to reports. International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) spokesperson, Radharamn Das, shared a purported video of a mob attack on the…

PANAJI: Continuing its tradition of honouring cinematic excellence and Gandhian values, the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal will be presented at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Celebrating peace, tolerance, and non-violence, this prestigious award is a collaboration between UNESCO and the International Council for Film, Television, and Audio-visual Communication (ICFT). The jury and the representatives for the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal addressed the press today in Goa. Established in 2015, the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal has become a prestigious accolade for films reflecting Mahatma Gandhi’s principles. This year, 10 outstanding films across diverse languages, genres, and cultures have been shortlisted for…

PANAJI: A panel discussion on “Tapan Sinha-Centenary Session-The Spectrum and the Soul” was held this morning at the 55th IFFI at Kala Academy in Panjim Goa as part of the centenary celebration of the life and work of the renowned filmmaker Tapan Sinha. Veteran actor Smt. Sharmila Tagore underlined the human characteristics that Shri Sinha possessed. “He was a man of few words and a very good listener,” she said. She further elaborated, “There are people who don’t have anything to say and that’s why they are quite. But Tapan Babu had many things to say, though he didn’t need…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major relief to sugarcane farmers in the State, the Government has extended the scheme for providing grant-in-aid to the Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd (Sugar factory) till December 31. However, this could be the last financial support provided to the factory. In a notification issued, Director Agriculture Sandeep Fol Desai said that the government has decided to extend the financial benefit to the factory till December 31 or until the employees take voluntary retirement. The factory has got around 170 employees including 99 regular staff. The factory has stopped production since 2019 and since then…

PANAJI: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is showcasing India’s rich cinematic legacy in the “Restored Classics” section. It highlights the tireless efforts of the NFDC-National Film Archive of India (NFDC-NFAI), under the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM) to preserve and celebrate India’s unparalleled film heritage. Cinephiles are having the choice to experience the magic of restored classics and celebrate the enduring legacy of Indian cinema in the film festival this year. Some of the meticulously restored masterpieces from across the country are being screened under this section are as follows: Silent Cinema • Kaliya Mardan (1919) -…