Madurai High Court Allows Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram Hilltop, Says Issue Was Unnecessarily Politicised
The Madurai High Court has upheld an earlier order permitting the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the stone pillar atop Thiruparankundram hill, effectively bringing closure to a long-running and sensitive dispute surrounding the ritual. A division bench comprising Justices G. Jayachandran and K. K. Ramakrishnan observed that the controversy had been “unnecessarily politicised” and […]
Pre-Christmas Vandalism Sparks Outrage Across Multiple States
Incidents of alleged vandalism, intimidation, and disruption of Christmas-related events in several parts of India in the days leading up to Christmas have triggered widespread concern and sharp political reactions. From malls and schools to churches and marketplaces, reports from states including Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh highlighted a tense atmosphere during what is […]