No evidence of British role in Operation Bluestar yet: David Cameron

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 23:37

David Cameron on Wednesday said there was no evidence so far to suggest that elite British special forces played a role in the 1984 Operation Bluestar.

British security service officials visited Golden Temple: Book

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 18:43

Dal Khalsa said a former RAW official had mentioned in his book that British Security Service officers visited the Golden Temple to assess ground situation before giving their advice to Gandhi.

Sri Jagannath Temple conservation work to end by Dec

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 16:06

The Centre Wednesday said it would ensure protection of all ancient monuments in Odisha.

Buddhists observe alms-giving ritual to seek salvation in Bodh Gaya

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 13:37

Hundreds of Buddhist devotees thronged the famed Mahabodhi Temple here on Tuesday to observe the Kagyu Monlam Festival, in which devotees offer alms to monks in the hope of attaining salvation.

Operation Blue Star architect Lt Gen KS Brar rubbishes reports of UK help

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 11:15

Rubbishing the reports hinting at British help to India in planning the Operation Bluestar, former Lieutenant General Kuldeep Singh Brar has said that the anti-Sikh raid was planned and executed entirely by the Indian Army.

Thousands witness `Lakshadeepam` at Padmanabha Temple

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 22:48

Thousands of devotees from all over Kerala and other states on Tuesday thronged the famous Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple here to witness "Lakshadeepam" (lighting of one lakh lamps), marking the end of the 56-day centuries-old ritual "Murajapam".

India seeks information from UK govt on claims about Operation Bluestar

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 22:43

India on Tuesday said it has sought information from the UK on the claims that Margaret Thatcher`s government may have helped Indira Gandhi plan Operation Bluestar in 1984.

Govt should tell truth on Operation Bluestar, says Arun Jaitley

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 19:04

Arun Jaitley said on Tuesday that the Government of India should come out with the truth regarding Operation Bluestar.

Thatcher colluded with Indira for Op Bluestar: Labour MP

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 23:22

A British MP on Monday claimed that top secret documents suggested Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher`s government helped Indira Gandhi plan the storming of the Golden Temple in 1984 to flush out militants from the shrine, an operation that left more than 1,000 people dead.

Makarsankranti dip at Gangasagar in evening hours after 65 years

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 20:08

After a gap of 65 years, the pious Makarsankranti dip at Gangasagar, the second largest after Kumbh Mela, will again take place during the evening hours on Monday.

Aranmulla airport will be perennial threat to temple, HC told

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 20:35

Kerala High Court was on Friday informed that the proposed Rs 2,000 crore Aranmulla Airport project may be a `perennial threat` to the Sri Parthasarthy temple.

Pashupatinath temple to woo tourists through devotional music

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 20:34

A programme of devotional music will be organised next week at Nepal`s famous Pashupatinath temple to promote tourism and popularise the 5th century Hindu shrine among international visitors.