Morning briefing: Czech court ruling on Pannun case accused Nikhil Gupta; Day 5 rituals of Ram Mandir, all latest news

The Prague High Court has approved the extradition of Nikhil Gupta, a 52-year-old Indian man, to the United States. Gupta is accused by US prosecutors of involvement in a foiled plot to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil. Unsealed in November of the previous year, the indictment alleges Gupta collaborated with an Indian government employee in the unsuccessful scheme against Pannun, who holds dual US and Canadian citizenship. Nikhil Gupta, apprehended in Prague on June 30, 2023, awaits extradition to face charges in the United States.

On the fifth day of the Ram temple consecration ceremony, the sanctum sanctorum housing the idol of Lord Ram, installed on Thursday, will undergo purification with holy water from the Saryu river. Following this, 'Vaastu shanti' and 'Annadhivas' rituals will take place. Aligned with Vedic traditions, 'Vaastu shanti' seeks peace from the elements; sky, water, earth, fire, and air; each holding significance in Vaastu shastra. The ritual aims to eliminate any remaining defects in the new temple structure, complementing the earlier Vaastu puja conducted on January 18. These ceremonies underscore the adherence to traditional practices and the meticulous approach to ensuring the sanctity and harmony of the newly constructed temple.

पन्नून मामले के आरोपी निखिल गुप्ता पर चेक कोर्ट का फैसला; राम मंदिर के पांचवें दिन की रस्में, सभी ताज़ा ख़बरें।