Politicians shouldn't decide temple committees: VHP leader

Politicians shouldn't decide temple committees: VHP leader

NAGPUR: July 9 Vishwa Hindu Parishad national vice president Ashok Chowgule stated on Wednesday that politicians should not be involved in determining who becomes members of temple management committees.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a book launch—Moropant Pingley: The Architect of Hindu Resurgence, released by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat—Chowgule emphasised that if a political figure is included in a temple committee, they should be a practising Hindu and participate as a devotee, not as a political representative.

Addressing the issue of construction on allegedly encroached temple lands in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Chowgule said, "Temple committees must be formed by practising Hindu devotees, not appointed or influenced by political parties.

(Source: PTI)

India's advanced artillery gun system exemplary mission mode success: Defence Ministry

India's advanced artillery gun system exemplary mission mode success: Defence Ministry

NEW DELHI: (Jul 9) In line with the steps to modernise the Army's artillery regiments and enhance operational readiness, indigenously-made Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) will replace the vintage and smaller calibre guns, with the Defence Ministry on Wednesday calling the project an "exemplary mission mode success".

ATAGS is designed by Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, a laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).

The ministry shared a post on X along with a video showcasing ATAGS, whose maximum range is 48 km.

(Source: PTI)