News for 'Ayodhya Case'

Gulberg case: Defence seeks leniency in sentencing for convicts

Gulberg case: Defence seeks leniency in sentencing for convicts

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

On Monday, prosecution had sought death penalty for all the 24 people convicted for the gruesome killings.

Babri demolition verdict boost to BJP

Babri demolition verdict boost to BJP

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Top BJP leaders hailed the special CBI court order acquitting all the accused and described it as a victory of truth and justice.

Religious Bonhomie At Ram Navami Yatra

Religious Bonhomie At Ram Navami Yatra

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Sunday's yatra proved that it needs both the maturity of locals as well as the police doing their duty, to ensure that a religious procession doesn't turn ugly.

'No need to take visa from Babar's followers to pray at Ram temple'

'No need to take visa from Babar's followers to pray at Ram temple'

Rediff.com10 May 2017

His remark came during a visit to Ayodhya in adjoining Faizabad district where he sought blessings of Ram Lalla at the makeshift temple.

Babri trial: Joshi likely to depose today, Advani tomorrow

Babri trial: Joshi likely to depose today, Advani tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The Babri mosque demolition trial is presently at the stage of the recording of statements of 32 accused in the case under Section 313 of Code of Criminal Procedure during which they also get an opportunity to refute the prosecution evidence against them.

'Bhakts want Lord Rama to live in grandeur'

'Bhakts want Lord Rama to live in grandeur'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'Lord Rama is still in the same shape as he was before the disputed structure fell...'

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'Much as I feel on top of the world after being a part of a special series like Jubilee, I would say my biggest achievement so far has been spreading happiness around.'

Ram temple: 'I want to place rare evidence before SC'

Ram temple: 'I want to place rare evidence before SC'

Rediff.com3 May 2017

'This evidence is important to solve the dispute.'

Shia Waqf Board chief favours Ram temple at disputed site

Shia Waqf Board chief favours Ram temple at disputed site

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The Shia Waqf Board is drafting the terms and conditions of a mutual agreement.

Ayodhya: Govt says not pressuring CBI

Ayodhya: Govt says not pressuring CBI

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

The govt said seeking information about the legal position of any case was its 'legitimate right'.

BJP, not Sena, took bullets, lathis during Ram temple stir: Fadnavis

BJP, not Sena, took bullets, lathis during Ram temple stir: Fadnavis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Hitting back at the Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the Uddhav Thackeray-led outfit's Hindutva is merely on paper and finds mention just in speeches, while it was his party men who faced bullets and lathis during the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

Delhi's Covid surge brings back lockdown scare among migrant workers

Delhi's Covid surge brings back lockdown scare among migrant workers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

With a surge in coronavirus cases in Delhi and its neighbouring cities, migrant workers and daily wagers fear another round of lockdown could push them into a severe financial crisis from which they might never recover.

At BJP meet, Rajnath urges dialogue between farmers, govt

At BJP meet, Rajnath urges dialogue between farmers, govt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday urged dialogue between the protesting farmers and the Centre while addressing a meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party office-bearers, during which he also invoked the border clashes with China and the construction of the Ram temple.

Ram temple issue: SC rejects pleas for urgent hearing

Ram temple issue: SC rejects pleas for urgent hearing

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The bench then said that it was not going to fast track the matter.

Hardik Patel quits Cong, says its leaders hate Gujarat

Hardik Patel quits Cong, says its leaders hate Gujarat

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Today, after mustering courage, I am resigning from the party post and primary membership of the Congress'

3,500 jurists, artists slam FIR against Varadarajan

3,500 jurists, artists slam FIR against Varadarajan

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

About 3,500 jurists, academics, actors, artistes, writers and people from other walks of life called the registration of the FIR against The Wire's founding editor an attack on press freedom.

Yogi directs officers to not use bulldozer against properties of poor

Yogi directs officers to not use bulldozer against properties of poor

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Adityanath has of late earned the nickname "bulldozer baba", which helped the party create a narrative of tough administration in the state polls.

Pak authorities restore land for first Hindu temple in Islamabad

Pak authorities restore land for first Hindu temple in Islamabad

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

According to the report, four kanals (0.5 acres) of land at H-9/2 in Islamabad was allotted to the community in 2016 for the construction of the first ever Hindu temple, cremation and community centre.

Lord Ram's birthplace is itself a deity, SC told

Lord Ram's birthplace is itself a deity, SC told

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

No one can claim ownership right over the sacred place by merely putting up a structure like a mosque, a counsel for 'Ram Lalla' told the Supreme Court.

Ayodhya title suit: The story so far

Ayodhya title suit: The story so far

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

"Was this the place of birth of Lord Ram? Was the Babri mosque built after demolition of temple? And whether the mosque in question was built in accordance with the tenets of Islam?"

Wake up Kumbhakarna, declare date for Ram temple construction: Uddhav

Wake up Kumbhakarna, declare date for Ram temple construction: Uddhav

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Thackeray recalled former prime minister Vajpayee as saying, Ab Hindu maat nahi khayega (Hindus will not be defeated now), and added, "Hindus will not sit silent."

Babri case: Centre bails out Sangh Parivar outfits

Babri case: Centre bails out Sangh Parivar outfits

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Centre's counsel Lala Ram Gupta told the Liberhan Commission that there is no evidence to suggest a conspiracy.

RSS's Muslim wing comes out in support of 'hijab', says 'purdah' part of Indian culture

RSS's Muslim wing comes out in support of 'hijab', says 'purdah' part of Indian culture

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The Muslim Rashtriya Manch, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Muslim wing, has backed the burqa-clad student who was heckled by youth shouting 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans at a Karnataka college, saying 'purdah' is a part of Indian culture.

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Aurangzeb supported construction of the Kumarswamy math and the reconstruction of the Kedar temple and supported the Jangambadi math in Banaras.'

From BJP Nemesis To Modi's 'Small Soldier'

From BJP Nemesis To Modi's 'Small Soldier'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The transformation of the Modi-Shah baiting Hardik Patel into saffron poster boy.

Rise of new 'Hindu Owaisi': Raut's veiled swipe at Raj Thackeray

Rise of new 'Hindu Owaisi': Raut's veiled swipe at Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Alleging a "pattern" of triggering communal riots and winning elections, Raut said this will break the country into pieces.

Agnipath Anger: Why Modi Needs To Worry

Agnipath Anger: Why Modi Needs To Worry

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

There is disquiet and discomfort in the citizenry that can be touched and felt. No one is talking, but then, the Indian voter has not talked much -- with the conviction that all that goes up has to come down, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

The politics behind Ajay Singh Bisht's name changes

The politics behind Ajay Singh Bisht's name changes

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Changing the names of Uttar Pradesh cities has accelerated into a movement ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha election, notes Ranjita Ganesan.

BJP won't succumb to RSS pressure on Ram temple

BJP won't succumb to RSS pressure on Ram temple

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

'The saffron party is under pressure from RSS and other Hindutva quarters to move swiftly on construction of Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.'

'Uddhav did not think Shinde would backstab him'

'Uddhav did not think Shinde would backstab him'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'When Uddhav Thackeray went in for surgery, he had presumed that Eknath Shinde would have looked after the Shiv Sena for him during this period.' 'He did not imagine that Shinde would use this period to backstab him.'

Won't accept dropping of charges against Advani in Babri masjid case, says SC

Won't accept dropping of charges against Advani in Babri masjid case, says SC

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The Supreme Court on Monday kept its options open on examining the dropping of conspiracy charge against accused like L K Advani, M M Joshi and Uma Bharti in the demolition of the disputed Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri structure in Ayodhya in 1992.

Did my best, don't know how it came across: CJI Bobde

Did my best, don't know how it came across: CJI Bobde

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Justice Bobde, who decided several key cases during his tenure including the historic Ayodhya verdict, was administered oath as the 47th CJI in November 2019 and retired on Friday.

Sexual harassment charge an attempt to jeopardise CJI's functioning: Gogoi

Sexual harassment charge an attempt to jeopardise CJI's functioning: Gogoi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The former CJI was criticised for being part of a special bench set up to hear a suo motu case titled 'In Re: Matter of Great Public Importance Touching upon the Independence of the Judiciary' on a Saturday on April 20, 2019.

Who are Modi's ministers with criminal cases against them?

Who are Modi's ministers with criminal cases against them?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The second part of our series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ministers with a criminal record.

Gujarat riots case: Shah 'doesn't know' where Kodnani went after meeting him

Gujarat riots case: Shah 'doesn't know' where Kodnani went after meeting him

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

He told the court that he had met Kodnani at Sola Civil Hospital that morning.

What Modi-Shah Should Worry About

What Modi-Shah Should Worry About

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The seat-share progression should worry the BJP. From the previous assembly polls of 2017, through the assembly segments in its favour in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and now in 2022, the BJP's seat-share has come down from a high 312 to 275 to 255. N Sathiya Moorthy reads the political tea leaves after the UP and Punjab election verdicts.

Ayodhya row: Sri Sri again appeals to AIMPLB for out-of-court settlement

Ayodhya row: Sri Sri again appeals to AIMPLB for out-of-court settlement

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

He said going through the court was a loss for both Hindus and Muslims and an out-of-court settlement would be a 'win-win situation' for both the communities.

Babri verdict runs counter to SC judgment: Congress

Babri verdict runs counter to SC judgment: Congress

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Owaisi said the CBI should appeal against the judgment "to protect its independence."

PM addresses nation, urges people to shun bitterness

PM addresses nation, urges people to shun bitterness

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Modi said the way each section of the society welcomed the verdict reflects India's ancient traditions of amity and harmony.

Suit challenges Aug 15, 1947 status quo for places of worship

Suit challenges Aug 15, 1947 status quo for places of worship

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

A Hindu body has moved the Supreme Court challenging a provision in the 1991 law that provides for maintaining the "religious character" of holy structures as it existed on August 15, 1947, in a bid to open the litigation route to reclaim disputed religious sites other than the Ram Janambhoomi in Ayodhya. The petition, which has challenged Section 4 of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, assumes significance in the case of Kashi and Mathura, where two disputed mosques stand.