Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sparked a row with his comments on “Sanatan” that incorporated a warning — stay away from the right wing and remain cautious about the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or RSS, the BJP’s ideological mentor.

Both sides claim to have inflicted heavy casualties in cross-border clashes which began last week. 

​Both sides claim to have inflicted heavy casualties in cross-border clashes which began last week.  

Ayodhya’s Deepotsav 2025 illuminated the city with millions of diyas, marking the ninth edition of the festival celebrating Lord Ram’s life. The event set two Guinness World Records for the most people performing simultaneous diya rotations and the largest display of oil lamps. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the festivities, which also featured Ramayana-themed tableaux, folk performances, and drone shows.