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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meets Adityanath, stakeholders in Ayodhya dispute downplay mediation efforts

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The BJP downplayed it and the Muslim bodies, too, rebuffed it, while the Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Shia Waqf Board claimed that their attempt at playing mediator to resolve the Ayodhya dispute is neither a publicity stunt nor is it politically motivated.

Questioning their intentions, as none of them is a party in the case, the stakeholders in the Ayodhya case slammed Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Waseem Rizvi of Shia Waqf Board, the two who have been talking of arriving at a reconciliation formula.

Ravi Shankar met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow ahead of his visit to Ayodhya on Thursday, a meeting described by a senior state official as a “courtesy meeting” which lasted about 15-20 minutes and went off well.

“As far as the Ayodhya issue is concerned, Adityanath’s stand is very clear. The state government is not a party. We welcome any settlement and will honour the decision of the court,” he said, according to media reports.

This was more in accordance with the line taken by senior RSS functionary Ram Madhav, who is now BJP national general secretary. Madhav Wednesday downplayed Ravi Shankar’s visit to Ayodhya. He said first the legal process should be allowed to be completed in the Supreme Court, and only after that should other options be explored.

Speaking to ANI, Madhav said, “The legal proceedings are at an advanced stage in the Supreme Court right now. We all should allow the legal process to be completed in the Supreme Court. Once that’s done, then other options can be explored. So right now the matter should be left for Supreme Court to decide.”

Earlier, Adityanath had welcomed Ravi Shankar’s move and said that any such move to mediate between the two parties was welcome. Adityanath said that talks were the only way out to find a solution to the dispute. He said that if no consensus is reached through talks, the court will take a decision on Ayodhya.

“Talks had begun earlier also and one party always excluded itself from it, so the problem is not that there should be talks, but that both parties should agree to it. Good results can come out of such talks, but the intention should be right,” Adityanath had earlier said.

That seems to have changed now. Besides the BJP, the Sunni Board and the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) also rebuffed the mediation efforts, saying Ravi Shankar had no legal standing on the Ayodhya matter and hence they had decided to reject his offer for a dialogue on the issue.

On the other hand, escalating the mediation move, Home Minister Rajnath Singh also met Muslim and Sufi clerics in the national capital for talks over the Ayodhya matter.

Ravi Shankar has refuted his critics’ claim that his efforts to mediate in the matter were influenced by the governments and has repeatedly stated that he was doing it “at his own will”.

Earlier this week, Ravi Shankar had said in Delhi that he was involved as a mediator in the Ram Temple dispute of his own will and would visit Ayodhya on November 16 to meet all stakeholders. He said he did not have an agenda and would listen to everybody.

Initiating his mediation effort, Ravi Shankar last month met Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board Chief Wasim Rizvi in Bengaluru regarding the issue and Rizvi had described his meeting with the spiritual leader as “very positive”. Rizvi had said, “We are the real stakeholders here,” adding that the board welcomes Sri Sri’s initiative. He went on to say that the construction of the Ram Temple can begin as early as 2018.

On Monday, Waseem Rizvi and Ravi Shankar held a meeting on the Ayodhya issue after the former met saints in Ayodhya and leaders of the Akhada Parishad in Allahabad. Soon after his meeting, Rizvi, along with Narendra Giri, announced that the reconciliation was done. He further declared Ram temple will be built in Ayodhya, while the mosque will be constructed in the Muslim-dominated Ayodhya-Faizabad area.

However, while Art of living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar met Adityanath on Wednesday, the Shia Personal Law Board clarified that the Board does not agree to the claims made by the Shia Waqf Board. The Board labelled the claims made by Shia Waqf Board Chairman Waseem Rizvi as a publicity stunt.

All India Shia Personal Law Board member, Maulana Yasoob Abbas told News18, “Settlement is good, but how can you say that you are giving up the mosque land? A mosque is the house of Allah and the All India Shia Personal Law Board is certainly not ready to give up the mosque land. The Board certainly does not agree to what Waseem Rizvi or the Shia Waqf Board has claimed.”

The efforts for mediation in Ayodhya dispute have thus received a cold reception.

The Supreme Court had suggested that an out-of-court settlement was the best recourse to the dispute.

The apex court will commence the final hearing of the long-standing matter from December 5, a day before the 25th anniversary of the demolition of the medieval-era Babri Masjid, built by Mughal Emperor Babar in 1528.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Delhi weather update: Light rain and winds today, IMD warns of heatwave by April 16

Delhi experiences brief relief with rain and wind, but IMD forecasts a return of heatwave conditions by April 16. Storms hit other parts of India, with Bihar reporting 61 deaths.

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On Friday, a sudden dust storm swept across Delhi, bringing down trees, damaging property, and causing widespread disruption. One fatality was reported when a wall at an under-construction site collapsed. The strong winds and poor visibility also affected flight operations at Delhi Airport, leading to delays and diversions.

According to IMD data, Delhi’s Safdarjung Observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 35.8°C and a minimum of 22.8°C. Saturday’s forecast includes partly cloudy skies, very light rainfall or thunderstorms, and surface winds reaching 20–30 kmph, with gusts touching 40 kmph.

While today’s milder weather offers a breather from the heat, the IMD has warned that this won’t last. Clear skies are expected to return by Sunday, followed by a rise in temperatures. The department has cautioned that heatwave conditions may grip the region by April 16.

Thunderstorms across India, east and northeast on high alert

Beyond Delhi, several states are dealing with unstable weather. Strong winds, thunderstorms, and lightning have been predicted in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand. Gusty winds reaching up to 50 kmph may affect parts of West Madhya Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal, and northeastern states like Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Nagaland.

Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh are also under watch for lightning activity, while Rajasthan could witness more duststorms.

Bihar storm toll reaches 61; relief announced

Bihar has been the worst affected by recent extreme weather events. As of Friday, the death toll reached 61, including 22 from lightning strikes and 39 from hailstorms and related incidents. Nalanda reported the highest number of deaths at 23, followed by Bhojpur with six fatalities.

In response, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹4 lakh for the families of each deceased victim.

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UPI services disrupted across India, users face payment failures on PhonePe, Google Pay

A nationwide outage hit UPI services Saturday morning, leaving users unable to complete digital transactions. Complaints surged on platforms like Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm.

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The outage hit early in the day, leaving thousands of users unable to send or receive money. As UPI has become an integral part of digital payments for individuals and businesses, the disruption severely impacted daily financial activities across the country.

According to outage tracking platform DownDetector, user complaints surged with around 1,168 reports of UPI service issues logged by noon. Google Pay topped the chart with 96 reported issues, followed by Paytm with 23 complaints. Users of PhonePe also expressed difficulty in making payments and accessing services.

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While the cause of the technical glitch remains unclear, authorities and service providers are expected to release statements addressing the problem and outlining restoration efforts.

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After going unsold in IPL 2025, Aussie star becomes PSL’s priciest player, guess the player?

David Warner, signed by Karachi Kings for a record Rs 2.58 crore, has dismissed claims of being trolled by Indians for joining PSL after IPL 2025 snub.

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Cricket’s most animated left-hander, David Warner, just scored a record-breaking deal in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) – and no, he’s not crying over the Indian Premier League (IPL) snub. In fact, he’s laughing it off — with a captain’s cap on.

The Australian southpaw was roped in by Karachi Kings for a whopping Rs 2.58 crore, becoming the most expensive signing in PSL history. The veteran cricketer, now named captain of Karachi Kings, addressed the media ahead of his PSL debut match against Multan Sultans. And just when you thought the drama ended there, a reporter in Karachi tried to spice things up during a press conference by suggesting Warner was being trolled by Indian fans for swapping IPL glitz for PSL grit.

David Warner’s response

“This is the first I’ve heard of it. From my perspective, I want to play cricket,” Warner said, blinking like someone who just heard his name on a school gossip list. “There’s an opportunity to come to PSL… Now, I want to compete, captain the Karachi Kings, and hopefully win the trophy.”

Warner’s acquisition by Karachi Kings marked a historic moment, as he became the most expensive signing in PSL history. While many expected Warner to light up the IPL 2025, the auction tables had other plans. But instead of sulking into retirement or dancing on TikTok (again), Warner opted for a new cricketing home — Pakistan.

The PSL 10 Draft, held at the historic Hazoori Bagh in Lahore, saw Warner picked first in the Platinum category by Karachi Kings. The move not only handed him the captaincy but also broke the bank — in the best way possible.

With a glowing T20 record of 12,913 runs in 399 matches at a strike rate of 140.23, Warner’s not here to play second fiddle — he’s here to rule.

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