Firstpost
  • Home
  • Video Shows
    Vantage Firstpost America Firstpost Africa First Sports
  • World
    US News
  • Explainers
  • News
    India Opinion Cricket Tech Entertainment Sports Health Photostories
  • Asia Cup 2025
Apple Incorporated Modi ji Justin Trudeau Trending

Sections

  • Home
  • Live TV
  • Videos
  • Shows
  • World
  • India
  • Explainers
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Cricket
  • Health
  • Tech/Auto
  • Entertainment
  • Web Stories
  • Business
  • Impact Shorts

Shows

  • Vantage
  • Firstpost America
  • Firstpost Africa
  • First Sports
  • Fast and Factual
  • Between The Lines
  • Flashback
  • Live TV

Events

  • Raisina Dialogue
  • Independence Day
  • Champions Trophy
  • Delhi Elections 2025
  • Budget 2025
  • US Elections 2024
  • Firstpost Defence Summit
Trending:
  • PM Modi in Manipur
  • Charlie Kirk killer
  • Sushila Karki
  • IND vs PAK
  • India-US ties
  • New human organ
  • Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Movie Review
fp-logo
This Week in Explainers: Why Ayodhya’s Ram Temple will be like no other
Whatsapp Facebook Twitter
Whatsapp Facebook Twitter
Apple Incorporated Modi ji Justin Trudeau Trending

Sections

  • Home
  • Live TV
  • Videos
  • Shows
  • World
  • India
  • Explainers
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Cricket
  • Health
  • Tech/Auto
  • Entertainment
  • Web Stories
  • Business
  • Impact Shorts

Shows

  • Vantage
  • Firstpost America
  • Firstpost Africa
  • First Sports
  • Fast and Factual
  • Between The Lines
  • Flashback
  • Live TV

Events

  • Raisina Dialogue
  • Independence Day
  • Champions Trophy
  • Delhi Elections 2025
  • Budget 2025
  • US Elections 2024
  • Firstpost Defence Summit
  • Home
  • India
  • This Week in Explainers: Why Ayodhya’s Ram Temple will be like no other

This Week in Explainers: Why Ayodhya’s Ram Temple will be like no other

FP Explainers • January 6, 2024, 09:47:11 IST
Whatsapp Facebook Twitter

It’s going to be one of the biggest moments of 2024. India is all set to get the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on 22 January. We tell you what the temple will look like and more in our weekly roundup of explainers

Advertisement
Subscribe Join Us
Add as a preferred source on Google
Prefer
Firstpost
On
Google
This Week in Explainers: Why Ayodhya’s Ram Temple will be like no other

The first week of the year started with protests (now called off) and a sensational murder in India. For the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), it has been a worrisome few days – the growing buzz around Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest and the exposure of a scam linked to its pet project, the Mohalla Clinics. The Indian Navy pressed into action after a Liberia-flagged merchant ship with 15 Indians on board was hijacked and rescued its nationals. And it has been keeping a close eye on the Arabian Sea after the recent spate of attacks. We tell you what’s going on. Now moving on to something to look forward to. One of the biggest events of the month (and the year) is the inauguration of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir and preparations are in full swing. We have been tracking the story closely. In our roundup of explainers, we take a look back at the big news of the week. 1. 2024 is a big year for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The general elections will be held between April and May and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is eyeing a fourth term. But before the polls, he is all set to complete one of his biggest promises made to the voters – the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. It will be inaugurated on 22 January and preparations are in full swing. The idols by renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj will adorn the shrine. The temple will be like no other. Here’s a sneak peek into what the mandir will look it . [caption id=“attachment_13581242” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Shutters of shops along a road decorated with artwork ahead of the consecration ceremony of the Lord Ram temple, in Ayodhya. PTI[/caption] 2. India is all set to get a new criminal code, replacing the British-era Indian Penal Code. Under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, hit-and-run crimes attract an increased penalty. A punishment of Rs 7 lakh and a maximum ten-year prison sentence may be imposed if an offender flees or neglects to report the crime right away. However, this has not gone down well with truck and bus drivers. They went on a nationwide strike leading to chaos – long queues outside petrol pumps and traffic jams in several Indian cities and towns. However, the Centre stepped in and the strike was called off. We explain it all . [caption id=“attachment_13581262” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Heavy rush at a petrol pump following the nationwide strike of truck drivers against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run accident cases, in Shimla, on 2 January. PTI[/caption] 3. Arvind Kejriwal’s rise to prominence was because of his anti-corruption crusade. But now the Delhi chief minister and his Aam Aadmi Party have been embroiled in two controversies – the liquor policy case and the Mohalla Clinic scam. Earlier this week, AAP leaders expressed concern that their party chief could be arrested. He was not. The CM has skipped three summons in the liquor case and there were reports that a fourth one would be issued. But what is the alleged scam and how involved is Kejriwal ? That’s not all. The party had more reasons to worry. There are allegations of fraud against its flagship healthcare project in Delhi – the Mohalla Clinics. The alleged scam involving fake patients and fake tests runs in crores. We tell you about it . [caption id=“attachment_13581292” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] The year has started on a sour note for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. There have been reports of his possible arrest in the liquor policy case. File photo/PTI[/caption] 4. The new year came with some new rules. These are concerning UPI transactions. The changes came into effect on 1 January. There is going to be an increase in transaction limits and cash withdrawals via QR code. And then some more. Read this article to find out how your UPI transactions are changing in 2024 . [caption id=“attachment_13581272” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] New changes have been introduced to UPI transactions from 1 January[/caption] 5. A sensational murder grabbed headlines this week. The victim Divya Pahuja, a 27-year-old former model, was killed in a hotel in Gurugram. She had a murky past – an accused in the murder of her ex, Gurugram’s most wanted gangster Sandeep Gadoli. Pahuja allegedly conspired to get him killed in a fake encounter in 2016 in Mumbai. The woman was shot dead on Tuesday night and her body is still missing. In this story , we tell all about Pahuja and her encounters with the criminal world. [caption id=“attachment_13581302” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Divya Pahuja, a former model, was murdered in Gurugram on Tuesday. Image courtesy: News18[/caption] 6. For the Indian Navy, it has been a hectic past few weeks. It has increased surveillance in the Arabian Sea because of rising threats. On Thursday, a cargo ship was hijacked near the coast of Somalia with 15 Indians on board. And the Indian Navy came to the rescue Here’s all you need to know about it . Those are the big stories from India. If you have missed out on the news because you were recovering from yearend celebrations, this list should be handy. Happy reading! PS: If reading more is one of your resolutions for 2024, you should bookmark this page .

Tags
BJP Arvind Kejriwal Indian Navy Ram Mandir Arabian Sea Ram temple AAP upi Mohalla clinics Ram Mandir Ayodhya 2024 general elections Delhi Liquor policy case Delhi liquor case
End of Article
Latest News
Find us on YouTube
Subscribe
End of Article

Impact Shorts

'New dawn': PM Modi meets Manipur violence victims in first visit since 2023 unrest

'New dawn': PM Modi meets Manipur violence victims in first visit since 2023 unrest

Prime Minister Modi visited Churachandpur, Manipur, meeting displaced people from ethnic clashes. Modi laid foundation stones for 14 development projects worth over ₹7,300 crore in Churachandpur. Opposition criticized Modi's visit as "too little, too late" and questioned its impact on healing wounds.

More Impact Shorts

Top Stories

Russian drones over Poland: Trump’s tepid reaction a wake-up call for Nato?

Russian drones over Poland: Trump’s tepid reaction a wake-up call for Nato?

As Russia pushes east, Ukraine faces mounting pressure to defend its heartland

As Russia pushes east, Ukraine faces mounting pressure to defend its heartland

Why Mossad was not on board with Israel’s strike on Hamas in Qatar

Why Mossad was not on board with Israel’s strike on Hamas in Qatar

Turkey: Erdogan's police arrest opposition mayor Hasan Mutlu, dozens officials in corruption probe

Turkey: Erdogan's police arrest opposition mayor Hasan Mutlu, dozens officials in corruption probe

Russian drones over Poland: Trump’s tepid reaction a wake-up call for Nato?

Russian drones over Poland: Trump’s tepid reaction a wake-up call for Nato?

As Russia pushes east, Ukraine faces mounting pressure to defend its heartland

As Russia pushes east, Ukraine faces mounting pressure to defend its heartland

Why Mossad was not on board with Israel’s strike on Hamas in Qatar

Why Mossad was not on board with Israel’s strike on Hamas in Qatar

Turkey: Erdogan's police arrest opposition mayor Hasan Mutlu, dozens officials in corruption probe

Turkey: Erdogan's police arrest opposition mayor Hasan Mutlu, dozens officials in corruption probe

Top Shows

Vantage Firstpost America Firstpost Africa First Sports
Latest News About Firstpost
Most Searched Categories
  • Web Stories
  • World
  • India
  • Explainers
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Cricket
  • Tech/Auto
  • Entertainment
  • IPL 2025
NETWORK18 SITES
  • News18
  • Money Control
  • CNBC TV18
  • Forbes India
  • Advertise with us
  • Sitemap
Firstpost Logo

is on YouTube

Subscribe Now

Copyright @ 2024. Firstpost - All Rights Reserved

About Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms Of Use
Home Video Shorts Live TV