Day: February 16, 2026

Ram, Sita and Hanuman in Moscow: Ayodhya’s Inspiration Goes International

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The cultural vision spearheaded by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Ayodhya is now inspiring artists thousands of miles away, as Russia prepares to host a grand Ramleela performance in Moscow on February 20. Inspired by the spectacular Deepotsav celebrations held in Ayodhya, the event is being seen as a new chapter in India-Russia cultural ties. Under Yogi Adityanath’s leadership, Ayodhya’s Deepotsav — marked by millions of illuminated lamps and grand spiritual festivities — has gained global recognition. The visual grandeur and spiritual atmosphere of the celebrations have…

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Akhilesh takes potshots at CM Yogi over Shankaracharya matter

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A fresh political storm has erupted in Uttar Pradesh over remarks linked to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launching a sharp attack on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Addressing a press conference at the Samajwadi Party office in Lucknow, Akhilesh Yadav said he agreed “100 percent” with the Shankaracharya’s recent statement concerning the Chief Minister. Without elaborating on the full context of the seer’s remarks, Yadav questioned whether a Chief Minister who calls himself a ‘Yogi’ should make comments perceived as disrespectful toward a revered Shankaracharya.…

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CM Yogi calls for tighter curbs during festive season

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Yogi Adityanath issued firm directives to ensure strict law and order across Uttar Pradesh during the upcoming festive season, warning that anyone attempting to disrupt peace during Holi, Maha Shivratri, Ramzan or other major events “will not be spared.” Chairing a high-level review meeting with senior administrative and police officials, the Chief Minister emphasized that festivals must be celebrated in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. Officials from all divisions, police zones, ranges and districts joined the meeting via video conferencing. Reviewing preparations for Holi celebrations scheduled from March 2 to…

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