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Maneka Gandhi vs Jain organisations: Row erupts over peacock feathers remarks

Maneka Gandhi's remarks did not sit well with the Jain community.

Updated 36 days ago

Muslim claim not the only one dismissed in HC's Bhojshala ‘Hindu temple’ verdict

Members of different Hindu organisations celebrate after the Madhya Pradesh HC declared that the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, in Indore on Friday, May 15.

Updated 84 days ago

Jain community leaders condemn monk’s controversial remark on Maratha queen

TOPSHOT - Indian Jains Sanjaybhai Shah (L), his son Darshil Shah (C), and Dharmeshbhai Shah (R) stand together after a ceremony where they renounced their material lifestyles to become Jain monks on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on April 25, 2018. Six women and three men from wealthy families undertook rituals on April 25 as part of a ceremony to become Jain nuns and monks, while being watched by a large Jain congregation. Strict Jain devotees renounce the material world, become vegans and follow a code of non-violence against all living things. / AFP PHOTO / SAM PANTHAKY (AFP)

Published 122 days ago

Mahavir Jayanti 2026 date: When is Mahavir Jayanti? Know date and timings

Mahavir Jayanti 2026: Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the last Tirthankara of Jainism.

Updated 130 days ago

SC bins five 'frivolous' PILs filed by a lawyer, asks if he 'drafted them at midnight'

SC bins five 'frivolous' PILs filed by a lawyer, asks if he 'drafted them at midnight'

Published 152 days ago

Divine has many forms; wars due to failure in seeing oneness: Mohan Bhagwat

Divine has many forms; wars due to failure in seeing oneness: Mohan Bhagwat

Published 154 days ago

Jains unite this poll season to become voice of the community

Mumbai, India - Jan. 8, 2026: BJP candidate Gaurang Jhaveri along with his party workers during door to door campaign for upcoming BMC election at Grant Road in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, January 8, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Published 207 days ago

Expert committee on pigeon feeding seeks 3-month extension

Mumbai, India - August 03, 2025: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday evening covered the Dadar Kabutarkhana with large plastic sheets following a Bombay High Court directive banning pigeon feeding at designated spots across in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, August 03, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published 249 days ago

Gokhale Landmarks pulls out of ₹230-cr Jain Trust land deal in Pune

Gokhale Landmarks LLP acquired the property this year for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>311 crore, of which <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>230 crore was paid. (HT FILE)

Published 284 days ago

War erupts between allies Sena and BJP before civic poll battle

War erupts between allies Sena and BJP before civic poll battle

Published 285 days ago

Jain community threatens indefinite protest if Pune land deal is not cancelled

Alleging irregularities and violations of trust property norms, community leaders and monks approached the Charity Commissioner’s office to halt the transaction. Following this, Mumbai Charity Commissioner Amogh Kaloti issued a status quo order, restraining any transfer or construction until further hearings. (HT FILE)

Published 285 days ago

Officials visit temple on premises of Jain trust property

Earlier, the Mumbai charity commissioner had ordered a status quo on all activities related to the proposed sale of the historic building. (HT)

Published 287 days ago

Charity commissioner stays sale of Jain Boarding land in Pune’s Model Colony

The sale of the nearly century-old Jain Boarding has been at the centre of controversy for several weeks, with members of the Jain community opposing the project. (HT PHOTO)

Published 291 days ago

Jains protest against sale of historic hostel property to developer

Jain community rallied against the sale of Seth Hirachand Nemchand Digambar Jain Boarding to a private developer. (HT)

Published 294 days ago

Pigeon-feeders party to contest BMC polls

Mumbai, India. Oct 11, 2025 - A Dharma Sabha organised by the Jain community at Yogi Sabhagraha in Dadar for the re-opening of Kabutar Khannas in Mumbai, and a prayer meeting for the pigeons that died due to starvation in Mumbai. Mumbai, India. Oct 11, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published 300 days ago

Delhi kalash thief held from UP’s Hapur

The kalash in question. (HT)

Published 333 days ago

The curious history of pigeons in colonial India

The curious history of pigeons in colonial India

Published 352 days ago

State may set up pigeon feeding centres in SGNP

Mumbai, India. Aug 11, 2025: BMC once again covered the Dadar Kabutarkhana with plastic following a Mumbai High Court order. Last week, Jain community members forcibly opened the Kabutarkhana and removed the plastic.. Mumbai, India. Au 11, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published 361 days ago

Mumbai's kabutarkhana row deepens: Jain monk warns of fast from Aug 13

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has covered the Dadar Kabutarkhana area following court orders.

Published 361 days ago

Protestors tear Dadar kabutarkhana plastic cover, feed pigeons despite HC order

On Wednesday morning, over a hundred members of the Jain community protested at Dadar. They forcefully opened the Dadar Kabutarkhana, removed the plastic sheet, and offered grains to the pigeons.

Published 366 days ago

Protestors tear Dadar kabutarkhana plastic cover, feed pigeons despite HC order

Protestors tear Dadar kabutarkhana plastic cover, feed pigeons despite HC order

Published 366 days ago

Another set of skeletal remains found in Dharmasthala: Police

Workers leave from a site of an alleged burial related to the Dharmasthala mass burial case, at Dharmasthala, in Dakshina Kannada district, on Monday. (PTI)

Updated 368 days ago

Jain muni leads protest against BMC crackdown on pigeon-feeding

Mumbai, India - Aug. 3, 2025: Followers Jain religion participated in protest rally against the closure of kabutar khanas across the city by BMC, rally was held from Colaba jain temple to Gateway of India, in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, August 3, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published 369 days ago

Jain temple to be built in Australia at $18M cost with marble from Rajasthan

The construction of the Jain temple in Melbourne is being spearheaded by Melbourne Shwetambar Jain Sangh

Updated 429 days ago

BMC gives permission for temporary shed for Vile Parle Jain Temple idols

Mumbai, India - April 22, 2025: Minority commission Chetan Dhodiya visited the Jain temple at Vile parle in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published 447 days ago

Jains protest BMC bulldozing temple; ward officer transferred

Mumbai--- 90-year-old Jain temple demolished in Mumbai's Vile Parle, Jain community holds protest rally at Vile Pare in Mumbai, India. HT Photo

Updated 475 days ago

Minority status of Jains and personal laws: A knotty affair

The addition of Jains as the sixth community for the purposes of the Minorities Commission could not mean or imply anything else, much less change the course of personal law applicable to the community (AP)

Published 497 days ago

Don’t reject Jains’ divorce plea under Hindu Act: HC

The high court was apprised that 28 similar petitions were pending an appeal. (Shutterstock)

Published 519 days ago

Slaughterhouses, meat shops in U.P. to remain closed on Sept 17

(Pic for representation)

Updated 693 days ago

Two arrested for selling meat during seven-day ban, manhandling cops

HT Image

Updated 701 days ago

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