News for 'land dispute'

Govt can't take credit for Ayodhya verdict: Uddhav

Govt can't take credit for Ayodhya verdict: Uddhav

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

We had requested the government to make a law on construction of Ram Temple but the government did not do that, Thackeray said.

Sikh donates land for mosque in Yogi's UP

Sikh donates land for mosque in Yogi's UP

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

'Sukh Pal Singh is not very rich where money is concerned, but his heart is rich.'

After temple replicas, Banarasi sarees on Ram temple theme a hit too

After temple replicas, Banarasi sarees on Ram temple theme a hit too

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The weavers have received customised orders for various patterns on the sarees, including Ram Mandir motifs on the pallu, designs detailing life of Lord Ram right from his childhood to killing Ravana, and 'Shree Ram' inscriptions on the border.

Those who raised suspicion about Ram temple construction ...: Shinde

Those who raised suspicion about Ram temple construction ...: Shinde

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

After paying obeisance to Ramlalla and overseeing the construction work of the temple, Shinde said he is happy that the dream of "Hindu Hriday Samrat" Balasaheb Thackeray and crores of Ram bhakts is being fulfilled.

70-year-old Telangana RTI activist found dead in stone quarry, 3 held

70-year-old Telangana RTI activist found dead in stone quarry, 3 held

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

He allegedly hired a contract killing gang to eliminate Ramakrishnaiah, a police official said.

Ruling hasty, will pursue Gyanvapi case till SC, says Muslim body

Ruling hasty, will pursue Gyanvapi case till SC, says Muslim body

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Varanasi district court arrived at the decision of allowing 'puja' in a Gyanvapi mosque cellar in "haste", the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said on Friday, asserting it would pursue the matter right up to the Supreme Court.

Justice Chandrachud set to become 50th CJI on Wednesday

Justice Chandrachud set to become 50th CJI on Wednesday

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Justice Chandrachud will serve as the CJI for two years till November 10, 2024.

SC to pronounce Ayodhya verdict at 10.30 am today

SC to pronounce Ayodhya verdict at 10.30 am today

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The bench on October 16 had reserved the judgment after marathon hearing of 40 days.

Shia board claims Babri plot, offers to build mosque nearby

Shia board claims Babri plot, offers to build mosque nearby

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The Waqf Board has sought time from the top court for setting up of a committee for exploring an amicable resolution of the vexatious issue.

School principal hacked to death in front of students

School principal hacked to death in front of students

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Police suspect a land dispute relating to the school building to be the reason behind the killing.

SC asks Muslims if they accept Akhara's claim on Ayodhya land

SC asks Muslims if they accept Akhara's claim on Ayodhya land

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

If the 'shebaitship' of Nirmohi Akhara was accepted, then their evidence will also be accepted, the bench said on the 20th day of the hearing in the politically-sensitive case.

Priyanka visits victims of Sonbhadra firing

Priyanka visits victims of Sonbhadra firing

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Priyanka Gandhi covered the distance from Varanasi to Umbha village in Sonbhadra district, about 100 kilometres apart, by road, prompting Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma to say she was pulling off a "political stunt".

Are you paying property tax? If not, read this now

Are you paying property tax? If not, read this now

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Municipal corporations penalise late property tax payments. 'Penalties can include attachment of properties, bank accounts, rent and other movable assets," says Anand Moorthy, co-founder, Square Yards.

Ayodhya case lawyer says clerk assaulted in SC premises

Ayodhya case lawyer says clerk assaulted in SC premises

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

"This has to be deprecated. This is something which should not be happening," a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said.

Posters claiming Assam villages as part of Arunachal found days after pact

Posters claiming Assam villages as part of Arunachal found days after pact

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The incident comes days after the two states signed an agreement to resolve the longstanding border disputes between them.

Got caught up by my emotions: Toth apologises for erasing mark

Got caught up by my emotions: Toth apologises for erasing mark

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Little known Hungarian player Amarissa Toth has apologised for erasing a ball mark during her Hungarian Grand Prix match against Zhang Shuai.

India flags complex security challenges in Indo-Pacific, seeks joint action

India flags complex security challenges in Indo-Pacific, seeks joint action

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Singh emphasised that the Indo-Pacific is no more a maritime construct, but a full-fledged geo-strategic issue, and that the region is facing "a complex web" of security challenges, including boundary disputes and piracy.

UP panchayat polls: BJP takes a hit in Ayodhya

UP panchayat polls: BJP takes a hit in Ayodhya

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The BJP has won just eight out of the 40 zila panchayat seats in Ayodhya, a disappointment for the ruling party in the district on which the Centre and the state government have lavished much attention.

PHOTOS: Killings, arson leave UP's Saharanpur on edge

PHOTOS: Killings, arson leave UP's Saharanpur on edge

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Three persons were killed and 19 others, including policemen, injured on Saturday as violent clashes broke out between two communities over a land dispute in Saharanpur with mobs indulging in brick batting and arson, prompting authorities to clamp curfew.

Ayodhya hearing in SC to enter final leg on Monday

Ayodhya hearing in SC to enter final leg on Monday

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, which started the day-to-day proceedings on August 6 after mediation proceedings failed to find an amicable solution to the vexatious dispute, has revised the deadline for wrapping up the proceedings and has fixed it on October 17.

How did Sahajahan Sheikh rise to prominence in TMC?

How did Sahajahan Sheikh rise to prominence in TMC?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Under the stewardship of the then TMC national general secretary Mukul Roy and North 24 Parganas TMC district president Jyotipriyo Mullick, he joined the party and quickly ascended in power, becoming a close associate of Mullick.

Shinde govt's resolution seeks to bring 865 K'taka villages into Maha

Shinde govt's resolution seeks to bring 865 K'taka villages into Maha

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The resolution moved by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the Karnataka state legislature had passed a resolution on the issue to purposely fuel the border row.

'Cauvery dispute will end with this judgment'

'Cauvery dispute will end with this judgment'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'According to politicians, farmers are the fourth grade citizens of India.' 'We farmers could meet the prime minister and ministers during Congress rule.' 'But none of the BJP ministers want to even meet us.' 'The prime minister has time only for foreigners, but has no time to meet us farmers.'

Jolt to Kejriwal govt as SC allows 6-month extension for Delhi chief secretary

Jolt to Kejriwal govt as SC allows 6-month extension for Delhi chief secretary

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The bid to extend the tenure of the present chief secretary is the latest bone of contention between the Arvind Kejriwal government and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, who have been involved in a series of run-ins over various issues.

'Land issues are ubiquitous across nations'

'Land issues are ubiquitous across nations'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

After the Maharashtra government has scrapped the Mumbai redevelopment plan, there could be major change in state policy.

Mediation had failed before Mahabharata too: Yogi on Ayodhya case

Mediation had failed before Mahabharata too: Yogi on Ayodhya case

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

"We are developing Ayodhya in this Kalyug as Ayodhya was in Treta Yug," he said, referring to mythical times.

India Counters China, Focus On Border Villages

India Counters China, Focus On Border Villages

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'We are developing infrastructure on the mountains and deploying the troops on hill borders in such a way that it is ensuring the safety of the people there.'

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.

Krishna temple trust moves SC for survey of Mathura Shahi Idgah premises

Krishna temple trust moves SC for survey of Mathura Shahi Idgah premises

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The objections against the suit were raised by the management committee of the mosque and the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board.

'Disputed site in Ayodhya belongs to Buddhists'

'Disputed site in Ayodhya belongs to Buddhists'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

A Special Leave Petition has been filed in the Supreme Court claiming that a Buddhist monastery (Baudh Vihar) existed at the site of Babri mosque and hence the disputed land at Ayodhya should be handed over to followers of the faith.

'Vital to look at Cauvery beyond water disputes'

'Vital to look at Cauvery beyond water disputes'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'Sharing of water from a river which flows through several states is a crucial challenge which comes in the way of maintaining the spirit of good neighbourly relations.'

Greater Noida Authority to move Supreme Court

Greater Noida Authority to move Supreme Court

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority is planning to move the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court order setting aside acquisition of land in Gautam Buddh Nagar district. The authority has already held talks with farmers to resolve the land dispute in Shahberi village in the district which saw violent clashes between farmers and the police, killing four people.

Judge to start writing Babri demolition case verdict

Judge to start writing Babri demolition case verdict

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The proceedings in the case at the Central Bureau of Investigation court in Lucknow ended on Tuesday with the advocates for some of 32 accused presenting their oral arguments.

Dalit official, his wife found murdered with their throat slit in UP

Dalit official, his wife found murdered with their throat slit in UP

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

A 55-year-old Dalit government official and his wife were found murdered in their house in an Azamgarh village on Monday morning with their throats slit open with some sharp-edged weapon, police said.

'Barefoot' lawyers to help the poor in AP

'Barefoot' lawyers to help the poor in AP

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Andhra Pradesh sets up centres to provide legal help to the poor caught in land disputes; the model may be replicated in other states.

Ban on polygamy, child marriage: U'khand UCC draft

Ban on polygamy, child marriage: U'khand UCC draft

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Sources said the panel has also recommended that boys and girls will have equal inheritance rights, registration of marriages will be made mandatory and the marriageable age for girls would be increased so that they can become graduates before marriage.

Was under pressure to delay Babri verdict, reveals ex-HC judge

Was under pressure to delay Babri verdict, reveals ex-HC judge

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Justice Agarwal retired from the high court on April 23, 2020.

CJI to decide these crucial cases before retirement

CJI to decide these crucial cases before retirement

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

One of the most important cases which have political implications is the Ayodhya land dispute case.

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.

Maha gets new Governor; Ayodhya verdict judge sent to AP Raj Bhavan

Maha gets new Governor; Ayodhya verdict judge sent to AP Raj Bhavan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Four BJP leaders and former Supreme Court judge S Abdul Nazeer, who was part of the Constitution bench that upheld the archaeological report on Ayodhya, were among six new faces appointed as Governors on Sunday.