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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
"Bhoot pishach.." Hanuman Chalisa recited inside UK Parliament during Bageshwar Dham Baba's visit, watch video
In a landmark moment, the Hanuman Chalisa was recited for the first time inside the United Kingdom's Parliament during a visit by Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri , widely known as Bageshwar Dham Baba . A video posted by the official X (formerly Twitter) account of Bageshwar Dham captured officials, lawmakers, and other attendees chanting the devotional verses in unison, led by the spiritual leader himself. 'For the first time in London Parliament's history... Shri Hanuman Chalisa recited by respected government members... All present in the Parliament joined in devotion,' read the post by Bageshwar Dham. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Others MBA Data Analytics MCA PGDM Operations Management Cybersecurity Digital Marketing others Product Management Technology Management healthcare Design Thinking Data Science Data Science Finance CXO Public Policy Project Management Healthcare Leadership Artificial Intelligence Degree Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 28 Weeks MICA CERT-MICA SBMPR Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT-ISB Transforming HR with Analytics & AI India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 months IIM Lucknow SEPO - IIML CHRO India Starts on undefined Get Details — bageshwardham (@bageshwardham) This event marks a historic instance of a Hindu scripture being recited within the British Parliament. Earlier this year in April, members of the Indian community in London gathered outside the Pakistan High Commission to chant the Hanuman Chalisa after tensions arose between Indian and Pakistani groups following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri has often made headlines during his international visits. During a recent trip to Australia, he faced social media backlash after being seen sporting fashionable sunglasses, a luxury jacket during a flight, and relaxing on a cruise—images that stirred conversations online.
Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Hanuman Chalisa recited in UK Parliament for the first time during Dhirendra Shastri's visit
In a historic first, verses from the Hanuman Chalisa were recited inside the United Kingdom's Parliament during a visit by Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known as Bageshwar Dham Baba. A video shared by the official handle of Bageshwar Dham on X showed several individuals, including officials and lawmakers, chanting the devotional verses in the presence of the spiritual leader. 'For the first time in the history of London's Parliament… Shri Hanuman Chalisa recitation by the revered government… All guests present in the Parliament recited with devotion…," Bageshwar Dham said in a post on X. This marks the first occasion that a Hindu religious text has been recited inside the British Parliament. Earlier in April this year, members of the Indian diaspora gathered outside the Pakistan High Commission in London and recited the Hanuman Chalisa following tensions between Indian and Pakistani groups in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 people dead. Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri has previously drawn attention for his style during international visits. During his trip to Australia, he was trolled online after photos showed him wearing trendy sunglasses, a high-end jacket on a flight, and even relaxing on a cruise.
News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Hanuman Chalisa Echoes In UK Parliament During Dhirendra Shastri's Visit
Last Updated: For the first time in UK Parliament history, Hanuman Chalisa was recited during Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri's visit, with officials and lawmakers joining in devotion. For the first time in the history of UK's Parliament, the verses on Hanuman Chalisa were recited inside the Parliament House during Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri's visit to the European country. As per the video shared by Bageshwar Dham's X handle, several people, officials and lawmakers were seen reciting the verses with devotion in the presence of Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known as Bageshwar Dham Baba. 'For the first time in the history of London's Parliament… Shri Hanuman Chalisa recitation by the revered government… All guests present in the Parliament recited with devotion…," Bageshwar Dham said in a post on X while sharing the video. लंदन के संसद के इतिहास में पहली बार… श्री हनुमान चालीसा पाठ पूज्य सरकार द्वारा..संसद में आए सभी अतिथियों ने मनोभाव से किया पाठ… #bageshwardhamsarkar #london #hanumanchalisa #parliament #bageshwardhamlondon #bageshwardham #acharyadhirendrakrishnashastri — Bageshwar Dham Sarkar (Official) (@bageshwardham) July 16, 2025 This is the first time that an Indian religious text has been recited in the British Parliament. Earlier this year in April, Indian diaspora gathered outside the Pakistan High Commission and recited 'Hanuman Chalisa" after protests broke out between Indian and Pakistani diaspora following Pahalgam terror attack which claimed the lives of 26 individuals. Meanwhile, Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri earlier hit the headlines for his wardrobe, and his timing during his Australia tour. The young seer from Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur was heavily trolled online after photos surfaced of him wearing stylish sunglasses and a pricey-looking jacket aboard a plane and even enjoying a cruise. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 22:26 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
6 of family dead in car, 7th dies in hospital; debt behind mass suicide
Police and officials investigate at the site after seven members of a family from Dehradun allegedly consumed poison and died in a car, in Panchkula, early Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (PTI) PANCHKULA: Six members of a family were found dead inside a parked car late Monday night in Sector 27 of Haryana's Panchkula, while a seventh died hours later in a hospital. Police said Praveen Mittal, 42, a debt-ridden businessman, left suicide notes taking full responsibility for the deaths. Bodies of Praveen's wife Reena (40), parents Deshraj and Bimla (60+), son Hardik (13), and twin daughters Dilasha and Dhruvita (11) were discovered by residents after the family allegedly took poison in a car. Praveen, found semi-conscious outside the car, told a bystander before collapsing: "We are in debt... no relative helped us." He died in hospital. Police are treating the deaths as a case of mass suicide, pending toxicology confirmation. ACP Vikram Nehra said cops found two suicide notes, allegedly written by Praveen, saying he had gone bankrupt & preferred his cousin in Ludhiana to perform last rites. Rs 15 crore debt pushed Praveen into deep distress A sodium nitrate-based chemical, empty water bottles, and a soft drink were found in the vehicle. Lab results are pending. Praveen, originally from Hisar's Barwala, had suffered repeated financial failures - from a shuttered scrap unit in Baddi to a collapsed tour and travel business in Dehradun. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo Loans totalling around Rs 12-15 crore had pushed him into deep distress, relatives said. He also worked with an NGO and later became a driver in Panchkula. According to Dehradun police, Praveen lived in Kaulagarh for four years before shifting to Chandigarh seven months ago. He had borrowed a car from Gambhir Singh Negi, who said he financed the vehicle in his own name at Mittal's request, with the latter promising to pay EMIs. Neighbours and locals were shocked. "The girls were very cute. They used to walk in the park," said Manish Chaudhary, who rented a two-room set in Saketri to the family for Rs 8,000 a month. "He told me Monday morning they were going out of station for three days." Police said the family had attended a Bageshwar Dham gathering earlier that day in Sector 5 and were seen parked in the area by locals, who initially assumed they were resting due to lack of hotel accommodation. Relatives described Praveen as withdrawn and financially burdened. Cousin Ankit Mittal recalled long stretches without contact and multiple failed attempts at business recovery. Praveen's ties with in-laws were strained, leading him to exclude his father-in-law from last rites in his final note. Praveen's brother Jitender, a garment trader in Panchkula, is assisting police with the investigation. Sociologist and former Panjab University professor Rajesh Gill called the tragedy a reflection of societal isolation. "There's no support system now - no extended family, no neighbourhood to fall back on," she said. "Adults may struggle, but for children, suicide is unimaginable unless they were unaware." (Inputs from Dehradun)
India Today
27-05-2025
- India Today
Business ruin, years spent evading creditors: What led to Panchkula mass suicide
Seven members of a family from Dehradun were found dead, with six bodies found inside a parked car, in Panchkula on Tuesday morning. Police suspect mass suicide by poisoning, driven by severe financial distress. The deceased, identified as Praveen Mittal (42), his parents, wife, and three minor children, had reportedly consumed poison inside the vehicle after attending a religious event in the Mittal, who was in debt, was working as a taxi driver. The family had been living in near anonymity after leaving Dehradun and moving across cities due to constant harassment from creditors. The car in which the bodies were found was under someone else's DETAILS OF PANCHKULA MASS SUICIDE CASE All seven members of the Mittal family were discovered dead inside a Hyundai Aura car parked in Panchkula's Sector 27. The vehicle had its windows covered and vomit was found inside, pointing to suspected poisoning. A towel draped over the car had initially raised suspicion among locals. advertisement Praveen Mittal, originally from Barwala in Hisar, had been shifting locations to escape financial and legal trouble. After his scrap factory in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, was seized by the bank, the family moved to Dehradun in 2020, cutting contact with almost everyone for nearly five years. Once a businessman, Praveen had run up debts of over Rs 20 crore. His assets, including two flats, multiple vehicles, and his factory, were all seized by bank. The family allegedly faced repeated threats from creditors. In recent years, Praveen was making ends meet by driving a taxi. The car in which the family died was financed under the name of a Dehradun resident, G S Negi, whom Praveen had met through NGO work. Negi confirmed that the vehicle was financed for Praveen's use when the latter could no longer take loans in his own name. According to sources, Praveen Mittal and his family had come to attend the Bageshwar Dham event in Panchkula. Eyewitness Puneet Rana said the family told him they couldn't find a hotel and planned to sleep in the car. Hours later, the same vehicle became the site of tragedy. Puneet Rana, who first spotted the car, recalled pulling Praveen out of it. 'I have also consumed poison, we are drowning in debt,' Rana recounted Puneet's last words. One of the suicide notes found at the scene was addressed to Praveen's cousin, Sandeep Aggarwal, requesting him to perform his last rites. Sandeep revealed that he had spoken to Praveen just five days ago and was unaware of the family's immediate plan, though he knew of their financial woes. advertisementAfter Dehradun, the family had recently moved to a rented place near Saketadi village in Panchkula. Before that, they were briefly living in Kharar, Mohali. They moved around frequently and kept a low-profile. Panchkula Police have formed five teams and are probing various aspects, including financial records, phone calls, and social media accounts. One team has been sent to Dehradun to verify information related to the car and the family's time there. 'This is a very unfortunate incident. Initial investigation points to suicide. Vomit and food were found in the car. We've constituted five teams and are probing from seven to eight angles,' said DCP Amit Dahiya in a press briefing. advertisement
