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Over 160 mn watched live telecast of Ram temple event: Prasar Bharati CEO

In a highly-anticipated event, PM Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation of the Ram temple in Ayodhya

Shekhar Gupta: Shrine for secularism

Indian secularism didn't die with the Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan. It is enshrined in the basic structure of our Constitution and is still worth fighting for and preserving

Assure if omission of 80 mn in Ayodhya speech is inadvertent: Tharoor to PM

'A correction would be reassuring,' says Congress MP about PM congratulating '1.3 billion Indians'

Baba Ramdev to set up gurukul on vedic culture and yoga in Ayodhya

This would Ramdev's first such facility in Uttar Pradesh

Lord Ram's image displayed at Times Square in NY to celebrate Bhoomi Poojan

The image of Lord Ram and the grand Ram Temple to be built in Ayodhya beamed across a giant billboard at the Times Square in New York City

Dream come true: Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa on Ram Mandir Bhoomi Puja

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said this was a dream come true for him to witness the moment and went nostalgic

Top headlines: RBI MPC meet outcome today, Airtel-Amazon deal, and more

From PM Modi laying foundation stone of Ram Temple, RBI Policy meet likely to keep lending rate unchanged to Airtel signing Amazon deal, here are the top news of the day

Best of BS Opinion: India's digital ecosystem, beyond Ayodhya, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Beyond Ayodhya

BJP must now move on and build an inclusive India

Early Diwali in Ayodhya as PM Modi lays foundation stone of Ram Temple

While, Advani could not attend the ceremony on Wednesday owing to the Covid-19 protocols, Modi marked the fulfillment of one of the BJP's most prominent electoral promises

Covid-19 lockdown deals sweet shops a blow on Ram Temple foundation day

The possibility of delivery to customers who order online is almost nil due to the strict patrolling by the police during the lockdown

Ram temple foundation stone laying happy moment for every Indian: Khattar

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday described the laying of foundation stone of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya as a happy and historic moment for every Indian. He also said that with the laying of the foundation stone, the dreams of crores of Lord Ram's devotees have come true. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday performed the 'bhoomi pujan' of a Supreme Court-mandated Ram temple in Ayodhya, bringing to fruition the BJP's 'mandir' movement that defined its politics for three decades and took it to the heights of power. In a series of tweets on the occasion, Khattar said, "This happy moment is historic for every Indian." Moments before the prime minister was to perform the 'bhoomi pujan' of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Khattar urged people to light a lamp in the courtyard of their homes and give a message of brotherhood. "Siyavar Ramchandra ki jay" and "Jai Shri Ram", he said in other tweets expressing his happiness on the occasion. Haryana's Home Minister Anil

Highlights of PM Modi's speech at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya

The three-day Vedic rituals at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya began on Monday and ended with the bhoomi poojan today

Ram Temple 'bhoomi pujan' golden occasion, follows years of struggle: Rawat

Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat said the 'bhoomi pujan' for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is a "golden occasion" that has come after years of struggle, fulfilling dreams of thousands

People throng shops to buy TV sets to watch Ram temple 'bhoomi poojan'

From blowing of conch shells and ringing of bells to ceaseless chants of 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Siyavar Ramchandra Ki Jai', streets of this temple town got immersed in a religious fervour

Top Headlines: Ram temple work begins, July services activity shrinks, more

From Ayodhya Ram temple Bhoomi Poojan to vaccine trials, Business Standards brings you the top headlines of the day

Ram an emblem of unity; temple an instrument to unite India: PM Modi

'Ram Lalla had been living under a tent for many years and now he will get a grand temple', says Prime Minister

Other Opposition leaders follow Priyanka Vadra in hailing Ram Mandir

Akhilesh, Mamata and Kejriwal among those who greeted the people for the bhoomi pujan

Ram Mandir to change region's economy, create new opportunities: PM

In his address, Modi also reminded the people of the inclusive character of Lord Ram and said that it is because of him India still maintains unity among diversity

PM unveils Ram temple plaque, postage stamp to commemorate 'bhoomi pujan'

PM Modi, who arrived in Ayodhya earlier today, took part in the 'bhoomi pujan' at the Ram Janmabhoomi site