Highlights of India Today Hindi 15th June 2022, issue: Cover story: Place of Worship Mandir Vapsi Andolan It was supposed to be over with Ayodhya. But Kashi, Mathura and a flurry of other Mandir-Masjid disputes signal a new phase of Hindu revivalism. Upfront: Punjab Janleva Safar Controversy erupted over Punjab government’s decision and killing of Punjabi Singer. On May 28, the day before Singer Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead, Aam Aadmi party govern¬ment led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is had cut back on his security, along with that of 424 other VIPs. Upfront: Jamiyat Ulema E Hind Ka Ijlas, Deoband Eka Ki Rah Par Ulema Different groups of Jamiyat Ulema E hind, Deoband showed unity and sat together to resolve differences.

Groups led by Arshad Madni and Mehmood Madni shared the dais on the occasion. Upfront: Telangana Hastakshep Se Halakan Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s refusal to allow Telangana to participate in the auction of securities for open market borrowings since April 1 has stalled the state gov¬ernment’s proposal to raise INR 59,672 crore through such auctions in 2022-23. This will make it difficult for the state to fund its flagship welfare schemes at a time when the ruling TRS is preparing for the assembly poll in December 2023.

Upfront: Bihar Aise Jinda Hui Lakhandei Nadi The river Lakhandei was once a curse for villagers of Sitamarhi district of Bihar, now become boon for them. This happened due to efforts of locals who channelized water course by building a link canal. In the past river had changed its course. Upfront: West Bengal Party Par Pakad Majboot Karne me Jutin Mamta Mamata Banarjee has tighten his grip over party.

Though young leaders have grouped around Abhishek, Mamata has shown that she has the last say. The way she dissolved the 20-member national working committee in February and came up with a new one, picking her trusted men and creating posts—‘coordinator’. Health: Covid-19 Har Din Ek Naya Roop A variety of Omicron sub-variants and hybrid variants are floating around the world. Is the virus mutating to become deadlier?

And should India be worried? Special Report: IT Jobs Technology Peshewaron Ka Bazar The growing demand for digital specialists during the pandemic and their limited supply revved up the tech jobs market and techies found themselves beset with multiple offers and fantastic compensation.

How long will the boom last? Special Report: Hindi’s Global Footprint Puruskar Se Aage Ki Ret Novel of writer Gitanjali Shir “Tomb of Sand” or Ret Samadhi (in Hindi) has made headlines recently for winning Booker Prize. But, the world of book agents and translators are telling different kinds of stories. Audio: Streaming Aawaz ki Duniya Ke mugdh Karte Afsane Run out of things to watch? Tune in to some audio drama, a welcome addition to audiences’ entertainment choices.