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Ayodhya is an ancient city of India, believed to be the birthplace of Rama and setting of the epic Ramayana. It is adjacent to Faizabad city at the south end in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Ayodhya used to be the capital of the ancient Kosala Kingdom. Owing to the belief as the birthplace of Rama, Ayodhya (Awadh) has been regarded as one of the seven most important pilgrimage sites (Saptapuri) for Hindus.

It is believed that the birth spot of Rama was marked by a temple, which was demolished by the orders of the Mughal emperor Babur and a mosque erected in its place. The Ayodhya dispute concerns the activism by the Hindu groups to rebuild a Rama's temple at the site.

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Kiddnapped at knifepoint, 11-year-old gang-raped in ayodhya

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 10, 2026, 09:22 (IST)

In ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, an 11-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped during a village function. Police have detained two men in their mid-20s after the survivor recounted the harrowing ordeal. The incident occurred when the girl was taken at knife-point to a deserted location and later abandoned near a canal. Legal proceedings are ongoing.

Phase 2 of ayodhya Master Plan notified, 766 sq km of three districts covered

May 05, 2026, 15:44 (IST)

CM Yogi, ayodhya Ram Temple receive bomb threat on UP-112 WhatsApp Helpline

May 12, 2026, 01:42 (IST)

St Karen’s inducts new student council

TNN / May 08, 2026, 00:32 (IST)

At St. Karen's High School, the new Student Council was ceremoniously inducted, highlighting the core values of integrity and responsibility. In a parallel effort, AN College unveiled its Green Initiative, transforming a former dumping ground into a vibrant green space by planting young saplings and promoting eco-awareness.

8 relatives killed as SUV rams truck on Jhansi-Kanpur highway

May 05, 2026, 15:05 (IST)

Suvendu Adhikari aide murder: Police nab sharpshooter from ayodhya, lawyer claims he was home on ambush day

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 12, 2026, 07:53 (IST)

Bengal Police arrested three individuals, including an alleged sharpshooter from Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the murder of Suvendu Adhikari aide Chandranath Rath. Investigators tracked the accused via a UPI toll payment, leading to detentions in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The defense claims CCTV footage proves the alleged sharpshooter was at home during the incident.

3 held from UP, Bihar in Suvendu Adhikari aide murder case, lawyer claims illegal detention

TNN / May 12, 2026, 00:31 (IST)

Three individuals, including a suspected sharpshooter, have been apprehended in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari. Investigators utilized UPI payment details to track down the suspects, who were subsequently brought to Kolkata and remanded in police custody. Further interrogation is ongoing.

Ram Mandir complete, construction companies to exit site by June 30

May 11, 2026, 01:38 (IST)

Not ayodhya but this is the most visited temple in India

etimes.in / May 05, 2026, 13:32 (IST)

India's Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati is a global spiritual magnet, attracting tens of millions annually and standing as the most visited temple by April 2026. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, the temple offers a profound experience beyond darshan, with unique rituals like hair offerings and a GI-tagged laddu prasadam.

‘Check CCTV, wedding videos’: Mother of 'sharpshooter' Raj Singh rejects police theory in Suvendu Adhikari aide's murder probe

TNN / May 12, 2026, 12:44 (IST)

The mother of alleged sharpshooter Raj Singh claims her son was in Lucknow and ayodhya with family during the murder of Suvendu Adhikari's PA. She stated they attended a wedding in Lucknow on May 7, visited shrines in Ambedkar Nagar and ayodhya, and were intercepted by police.

Suvendu Adhikari aide murder: 'Sharpshooter' Raj Singh's old speech on 'violence against Hindus' surfaces

TNN / May 12, 2026, 12:11 (IST)

Raj Singh, arrested in a murder case, made inflammatory remarks in a viral video. He spoke of alleged Hindu persecution in West Bengal. Singh warned of aggressive violence if any harm came to a victim's family. The video surfaced amid political tension following his detention. Police have not commented on the video's authenticity.

6 dead, 4 injured as SUV returning from ayodhya crashes in UP's Jalaun

TNN / May 04, 2026, 11:55 (IST)

Six people died and four were seriously injured in a road accident in Jalaun district when an SUV returning from ayodhya veered out of control after the driver dozed off. The vehicle collided with another ahead, with the lack of seatbelt usage contributing to the fatalities. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief and ordered immediate relief operations.

Invaders who tried to erase Sanatan turned to dust: Yogi

May 12, 2026, 00:21 (IST)

Dharma Dhwaja to be hoisted atop historic Kalaram Mandir on Wednesday

May 06, 2026, 04:02 (IST)

PM: Nehru resisted all efforts to restore Somnath’s grandeur

May 12, 2026, 00:22 (IST)

Cautions People Against Politics Of Appeasement

Who is Raj Singh: UP 'Kshatriya leader' with ‘Mission 2026’ posts arrested in Chandranath Rath's murder case

TNN / May 12, 2026, 15:48 (IST)

A Ballia man, Raj Singh, once a social media 'social worker' and Kshatriya leader, is now a key suspect in the sensational murder of Chandranath Rath, aide to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari. Police believe Singh was a sharpshooter in the meticulously planned ambush. His family claims he was in Uttar Pradesh attending weddings and religious visits during the incident.