Festival of lights to illuminate unity among Malaysians
Deepavali, meaning "Festival of Lights" in Sanskrit, is when Hindus light clay lamps called "diyas" to illuminate their homes.
Thu Oct 31 2024
PM extends Deepavali greetings to Hindu devotees
Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights, will be celebrated tomorrow.
Wed Oct 30 2024
What happens to the key promises of India PM Modi's party after a slimmer win?
Here are some of the promises of his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and analyst views on what could happen to them.
Wed Jun 05 2024
With handouts, piped water and cooking gas, India's Modi woos women voters
The BJP's ardent wooing of India's Hindu majority and the country's strong overall economic growth are major vote-getters.
Wed Feb 28 2024
PM wishes a happy Thaipusam Hindus
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes that this year's celebration would be more festive than ever, and enjoyed alongside beloved family members.
Thu Jan 25 2024
Indian devotees splurge on jets, gold idols as Hindu temple opens
Wealthy devotees prepare for the invite-only opening ceremony of one of Hinduism's holiest temples.
Sat Jan 20 2024
Court allows mother’s appeal, rules children's unilateral conversion unlawful
The judge also allowed Loh Siew Hong judicial relief that, among others, declares that her three children are Hindus.
Wed Jan 10 2024
India court quashes remission in sentence of men in Muslim woman's gang-rape -media
The court also directed the men to surrender to prison authorities within two weeks.
Mon Jan 08 2024
Some Muslims around major India temple fearful ahead of opening
The temple, built on a site Hindus believe to be the birthplace of Lord Ram and where a Mughal-era mosque once stood.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Rescuers hopeful of reaching trapped labourers in collapsed Indian tunnel
The tunnel, which was being constructed on a national highway that is part of a Hindu pilgrimage route, collapsed early Sunday morning.
Mon Nov 13 2023
PM extends Deepavali greetings to Malaysian Hindus
The Deepavali celebration is one of the paths to developing a 'madani' Malaysia through mutual respect and harmonious ties among races.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Another quake strikes western Afghanistan; official says more homes destroyed
Hemmed in by mountains, Afghanistan has a history of strong earthquakes, many in the rugged Hindu Kush region bordering Pakistan.
Wed Oct 11 2023
At least five killed in Hindu-Muslim clashes south of New Delhi
The violence erupted after a Hindu religious procession passed through the Muslim dominated Nuh region.
Tue Aug 01 2023
'Oppenheimer' sparks online outrage in India due to Hindu scripture scene
The scene features the protagonist reciting a verse from the Bhagwad Gita, just before sexual intercourse.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Himalayan glaciers on track to lose up to 75% of ice by 2100 - Report
Scientists have struggled to assess how climate change is affecting the Hindu Kush Himalaya.
Sat Jun 24 2023
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024