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Ayodhya case: SC says ASI report not ordinary opinion

Ayodhya case: SC says ASI report not ordinary opinion

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The ASI, which had found artefacts, idols, pillars and other remains, stated in its report about the existence of a massive structure beneath the 'alleged Babri Masjid'.

Delhi Police loses 2 ASIs to COVID-19 within 24 hours

Delhi Police loses 2 ASIs to COVID-19 within 24 hours

Rediff.com31 May 2020

A Delhi Police spokesperson said that nearly 500 personnel have tested positive for the deadly virus so far.

10 booked for gang-rape, murder of girl in Raj; 4 held, ASI suspended

10 booked for gang-rape, murder of girl in Raj; 4 held, ASI suspended

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The victim was allegedly murdered and later burned in a coal furnace in a village of the Bhilwara district, with locals claiming that she was also gang-raped.

'BJP's Survival Depends On Muslims'

'BJP's Survival Depends On Muslims'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

'The irony of this country is that the party in Opposition and the party in power both depend on Muslims.'

2nd time in 20 yrs, manufacturing jobs outpace sector growth

2nd time in 20 yrs, manufacturing jobs outpace sector growth

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

In a relatively rare occurrence, the growth in manufacturing jobs exceeded the pace of sector growth in 2022-23 (FY23). The number of persons engaged in the segment grew by 7.43 per cent in FY23, according to figures from the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) released on September 30. The gross value added for the manufacturing sector grew by 4.24 per cent in current prices and declined by 2.2 per cent in real terms for FY23, according to earlier annual figures released by the government.

Ayodhya case: Muslim parties take U-turn on ASI report

Ayodhya case: Muslim parties take U-turn on ASI report

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

The Muslim parties on Thursday took a U-turn on questioning the authorship of the 2003 report of the Archaeological Survey of India and apologised to the Supreme Court for wasting its time in the Ayodhya land dispute case.

2 Delhi traffic cops dragged on car bonnet for 20 mtrs in hit-and-run case

2 Delhi traffic cops dragged on car bonnet for 20 mtrs in hit-and-run case

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Two purported videos of the incident also went viral on social media showing the car dragging both the traffic police personnel, who were holding the car's bonnet, and the driver later fleeing from the spot.

Sukhbir Badal escapes attempt on life at Golden Temple; ex-terrorist held

Sukhbir Badal escapes attempt on life at Golden Temple; ex-terrorist held

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

The man, identified as Narain Singh, was overpowered by some people standing outside the Golden Temple.

SC orders status quo on well near Sambhal masjid

SC orders status quo on well near Sambhal masjid

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ordered a status quo on a private well located near the entrance of the Sambhal Jama Masjid, prohibiting any action regarding the well without its permission. The order came in response to a plea by the mosque's management committee, which challenged a lower court order that allowed a survey of the mosque, citing concerns over violence and loss of life during previous surveys. The court also instructed the authorities to file a status report within two weeks.

Water leakage in Taj Mahal's main dome after heavy rain

Water leakage in Taj Mahal's main dome after heavy rain

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

A purported video of a submerged garden on the premises of the ivory-white marble mausoleum was doing the rounds on social media since Thursday after heavy rains.

Taj, other monuments safe after Nepal quake: ASI

Taj, other monuments safe after Nepal quake: ASI

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The Archaeological Survey of India on Friday declared Taj Mahal and all other monuments under it "safe" after conducting a detailed assessment in the wake of the devastating quake that wrecked Nepal and reverberated through several states in northern and eastern India.

What the ASI does in Pakistan

What the ASI does in Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

SC refuses to stay 'scientific survey' of Bhojshala complex

SC refuses to stay 'scientific survey' of Bhojshala complex

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Hindus consider Bhojshala, an Archaeological Survey of India-protected 11th century monument, to be a temple dedicated to Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati), while the Muslim community call it Kamal Maula Mosque.

ASI is the handmaiden of Hindutva

ASI is the handmaiden of Hindutva

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

The ASI's role in marshalling dubious evidence in support of the existence of a Ram temple at Ayodhya is the right occasion to assess its activities as a handmaiden of Hindutva, says Omar Khalidi

Delhi coaching centre deaths: What the FIR says

Delhi coaching centre deaths: What the FIR says

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The Delhi Police has registered a first information report (FIR) and formed multiple teams to probe the Rajinder Nagar coaching centre flooding incident which killed three IAS aspirants, officials said on Sunday.

ASI challenges Wakf board's declaration

ASI challenges Wakf board's declaration

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

The Archaeolological Survey of India on Friday filed a petition in the \n\nsupreme court challenging the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Wakf Board decision declaring the 17th\ncentury mughal monument Taj Mahal as Wakf property.

Badal shooter visited Golden Temple day before attack

Badal shooter visited Golden Temple day before attack

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Narain Singh Chaura, a former Khalistani terrorist, attempted to kill Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Chaura, who had been visiting the temple for two days, opened fire at Badal from close range but missed as he was overpowered by plainclothes policemen. The police have seized a 9 mm pistol from Chaura and are investigating whether any organization was behind the incident or if it was carried out to "gain sympathy".

ASI officials swindled crores: PIL

ASI officials swindled crores: PIL

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

ASI officials were involved in corrupt practices in the name of conservation of monuments and were violating various laws, the petitioner's counsel said.

'Nihangs' attack Punjab cops, chop off ASI's hand, injure 3 others

'Nihangs' attack Punjab cops, chop off ASI's hand, injure 3 others

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

A group of four-five 'Nihangs' (Sikhs armed with traditional weapons and dressed in loose blue top) were travelling in a vehicle and they were asked to stop at a vegetable market by the Mandi board officials at around 6.15 am, police said.

Sonia seeks clarification on ASI stand

Sonia seeks clarification on ASI stand

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

It is said that the UPA chairman is concerned about the ASI's stand on Lord Ram and Ram Sethu.

Ram Sethu : Two ASI officials suspended

Ram Sethu : Two ASI officials suspended

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

Bakshi and Chandrashekhar were put under suspension following the inquiry conducted by ASI Director General A Vaish, sources in New Delhi said.

SC pulls up ASI for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal

SC pulls up ASI for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The apex court also expressed concern over the historic monument being infected by insects and asked the authorities, including ASI, what steps they have taken to prevent this.

Not idols, but...: Hindu side lawyer on Gyanvapi survey

Not idols, but...: Hindu side lawyer on Gyanvapi survey

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Five members of the Muslim side also participated in the survey. Its advocate Tauheed Khan said advocates of the Intezamia Masjid Committee Akhlaq and Mumtaz accompanied the survey team.

Gyanvapi 'wazookhana' survey: Verdict on October 21

Gyanvapi 'wazookhana' survey: Verdict on October 21

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

A Varanasi court on Thursday reserved till October 21 its order on a plea seeking inclusion of the Gyanvapi mosque's 'wazookhana' in the ongoing Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey of the mosque complex.

Did ASI do a shoddy job at Kedarnath temple?

Did ASI do a shoddy job at Kedarnath temple?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The Kedarnath temple committee has expressed dissatisfaction over the restoration work being carried out by ASI at the shrine which was damaged in last year's flash floods in Uttarakhand, but the government agency has squarely rejected these claims.

ASI hits dead end, stops excavation for gold in Unnao

ASI hits dead end, stops excavation for gold in Unnao

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

A month after the Archaeological Survey of India began excavations in Daudiya Kheda area in Unnao following a seer's claim that 1,000 tonnes of gold was buried at the site, officials on Monday stopped the dig after hitting a dead end.

'The Waqf Bill Is Very Dangerous'

'The Waqf Bill Is Very Dangerous'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'Under this amendment, in any dispute over Waqf properties, the Waqf Board cannot approach the court.' 'This is very surprising because the government instead of protecting Waqf properties they are snatching it away and not allowing them to go to court.' 'The third biggest landowner in India is the Waqf Board after the Indian Army and Indian Railways.'

Court raps ASI for seeking repeated extensions

Court raps ASI for seeking repeated extensions

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court also asked the ASI not to stop excavation work with the court's permission.

Gyanvapi: Hindu side to ask for ASI survey, carbon dating of Shivling if they win

Gyanvapi: Hindu side to ask for ASI survey, carbon dating of Shivling if they win

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The Hindu side had claimed in the lower court that a Shivling was found during the videographic survey.

Gun-toting mob tries to overrun police headquarters in Manipur

Gun-toting mob tries to overrun police headquarters in Manipur

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

At least three BSF personnel sustained bullet injuries after gunmen fired at security forces in Manipur's Thoubal district, police said on Thursday.

Ayodhya: ASI gets five more weeks

Ayodhya: ASI gets five more weeks

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

Violence erupts during mosque survey in UP; 3 killed

Violence erupts during mosque survey in UP; 3 killed

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Three people were killed and scores of others, including around 20 security personnel and four personnel of the administration, were injured as protesters opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh clashed with police on Sunday.

Kohinoor was 'surrendered' by Maharaja of Lahore to British: ASI

Kohinoor was 'surrendered' by Maharaja of Lahore to British: ASI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The Kohinoor diamond, estimated to cost over $200 million (Rs 1,465 crore), was neither stolen nor "forcibly" taken by British rulers but given to East India Company by erstwhile rulers of Punjab

SC revives Gyanvapi plea it disposed of 'inadvertently'

SC revives Gyanvapi plea it disposed of 'inadvertently'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday revived a Gyanvapi panel plea it inadvertently disposed of on July 24 while staying an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey on the mosque premises to determine if it was built upon a temple.

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Can ordinary citizens counter this backward march? Can peace activists ensure that the two communities retain their bonds? Do they have a choice, asks Jyoti Punwani.

Gyanvapi mosque's scientific survey begins

Gyanvapi mosque's scientific survey begins

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

District judge A K Vishvesh on Friday directed the ASI to conduct a detailed scientific survey -- including excavations, wherever necessary -- to determine if the mosque in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh is built upon a temple.

Delhi mosque row: No excavation yet, ASI tells HC

Delhi mosque row: No excavation yet, ASI tells HC

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

The Archaeological Survey of India Friday told the Delhi high court that it has not yet started excavation on a site near Red Fort to ascertain whether remains of a Mughal-era mosque existed there in view of lack of clarity on an apex court order on status quo.

Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar reopened after 46 years

Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar reopened after 46 years

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The reopening of the Ratna Bhandar became a major political issue during the recently held assembly elections in the state.

Hope thousand Babris...: Owaisi on Gyanvapi survey

Hope thousand Babris...: Owaisi on Gyanvapi survey

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra asked the ASI not to take recourse to any invasive act during the survey.

Hearing begins in HC over Gyanvapi mosque survey

Hearing begins in HC over Gyanvapi mosque survey

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

After hearing arguments in the matter, Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker posted it for further hearing on Wednesday.