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ASI gets 10 more days to submit Gyanvapi survey report

ASI gets 10 more days to submit Gyanvapi survey report

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

According to the counsel for the Hindu side Madan Mohan Yadav, the ASI sought more time due to non-availability of the technical report.

Haryana's Nuh on alert ahead of religious procession

Haryana's Nuh on alert ahead of religious procession

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Around 2,500 personnel from police and paramilitary have been deployed in the district this year a day before the yatra, police said.

PIL in SC seeks govt nominees in Ayodhya mosque trust

PIL in SC seeks govt nominees in Ayodhya mosque trust

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The plea, filed by advocates Shishir Chaturvedi and Karunesh Kumar Shukla, said that apart from private individuals and members of state Sunni Board, the presence of central and state government representatives was essential to ensure proper management of the funds.

Court to hear ASI plea for 15-day extension to submit Gyanvapi survey report

Court to hear ASI plea for 15-day extension to submit Gyanvapi survey report

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The ASI told the court on November 2 that it might take some more time to compile the report, along with the details of the equipment used in the survey work, following which additional time till November 17 was granted for the submission of the document.

ASI gets 8 more weeks to complete Gyanvapi survey

ASI gets 8 more weeks to complete Gyanvapi survey

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The ASI is carrying out a scientific survey of the Gyanvapi mosque premises, next to Kashi Vishwanath temple here, to determine whether the 17th-century mosque was constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'People don't know about the immense pressures that come with this position -- every decision a judge takes affects real people and their lives.' 'This is not a job that one can take lightly.' A

Bangladeshis spend sleepless night amid fears of robbery

Bangladeshis spend sleepless night amid fears of robbery

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The chaos and fear created by the deadly protests remained. Gangs of criminals have been looting and robbing homes in the absence of law enforcers over the last two days.

Last Friday Ramzan Prayers Not Allowed At Jamia Masjid In Srinagar

Last Friday Ramzan Prayers Not Allowed At Jamia Masjid In Srinagar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The last Friday prayers of Ramzan (Jumatul Vida) were not allowed to be held at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.

4 bullets fired at J-K ex-SSP, 'reham' his last word, say family members

4 bullets fired at J-K ex-SSP, 'reham' his last word, say family members

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

The police officials stated that Mir, who retired as a senior superintendent of police in 2012, was shot inside the mosque located in the Gantmulla locality of Sheeri area.

Use of loudspeakers for call to prayer in mosque not a fundamental right: HC

Use of loudspeakers for call to prayer in mosque not a fundamental right: HC

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The Allahabad high court on Friday ruled that delivering the azaan on loudspeakers is not a fundamental right.

15 killed, 20 injured in blast at mosque in Pakistan's Quetta

15 killed, 20 injured in blast at mosque in Pakistan's Quetta

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Deputy superintendent of police Amanullah was among the 15 people killed in the incident

In Pix: 7 mosques that will take your breath away

In Pix: 7 mosques that will take your breath away

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Get prepared to be floored by their architecture.

Muslim women forum to move SC seeking mosque entry

Muslim women forum to move SC seeking mosque entry

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The group will not just seek permission for women to offer prayers in the mosques, but also fight for appointing them as 'imams' (clerics).

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.

UP: 4 Holi revellers held for harassing Muslim women

UP: 4 Holi revellers held for harassing Muslim women

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

A man was arrested and three minors were detained on Sunday after a video surfaced on social media purportedly showing a group of people, while playing with colours, harassing a man and two women of the Muslim community.

After Doda, homes develop cracks in Srinagar due to land subsidence

After Doda, homes develop cracks in Srinagar due to land subsidence

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The locals believe the homes began to develop cracks after some portions of the land began to sink.

'Land for mosque must be given in acquired 67-acre area'

'Land for mosque must be given in acquired 67-acre area'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'We will not accept this lollypop. They must make clear that where they want to give us the land'

Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Both factions of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (Arshad Madani and Mahmood Madani) slammed the Bill and expressed grave concerns over the proposed legislation.

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

Be present or 'necessary order'...: Court to Pragya Thakur

Be present or 'necessary order'...: Court to Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

On April 8, relying on a compliance report submitted by National Investigation Agency on Thakur's medical condition, Special NIA Judge A K Lahoti granted her exemption from personal appearance but had asked the Bhopal Lok Sabha MP to remain present "without fail" before the court on April 20.

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'Even if we have laws in place, which we must, we need a societal change.' 'Rather than telling our daughters that, "Listen, leave your house at so and so time, come back by so and so time," we must tell the men and boys that "Whatever point of time you encounter a woman in public space or wherever, you treat her with respect, dignity, and as an equal participant in these public spaces".'

Are prayers of all religions banned inside all monuments, HC asks ASI

Are prayers of all religions banned inside all monuments, HC asks ASI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The court was hearing a petition against the stopping of prayers by devotees inside the Mughal Mosque which, according to ASI, falls within the category of protected monuments on account of being part of the Qutub complex.

Advani: Ram Temple's Accidental Architect

Advani: Ram Temple's Accidental Architect

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

As the temple is inaugurated, unfortunately for Advani but unsurprisingly for the rest of us, the architect of the party's rise will not lead the ceremony and claim credit for his achievement, notes Aakar Patel.

SC rejects appeal against order refusing to hand Krishna Janmasthan to Hindus

SC rejects appeal against order refusing to hand Krishna Janmasthan to Hindus

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea challenging an Allahabad high court order dismissing a PIL seeking a direction to the Uttar Pradesh government to acquire the Krishna Janmabhoomi Janmasthan at Mathura and hand it over to the Hindus for worshipping Lord Krishna.

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.

Babur neither visited Ayodhya nor constructed mosque: Hindu body tells SC

Babur neither visited Ayodhya nor constructed mosque: Hindu body tells SC

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Mir Baki was not the commander who had led the invasion on Ayodhya, Mishra said leading the bench to ask him as to what he was trying to prove by referring to these historical books.

Land for mosque: Waqf Board to decide on Nov 26

Land for mosque: Waqf Board to decide on Nov 26

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Sunni Central Waqf Board Chairman, Zufar Farooqui said some persons are advising that land should not be taken for the Babri mosque.

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea seeking women's entry into mosques

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea seeking women's entry into mosques

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The bench said that it will hear the matter because of the apex court's judgment in the Sabarimala temple case.

Israeli troops intensify ops inside southern Gaza

Israeli troops intensify ops inside southern Gaza

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

IDF troops continued to operate deep inside the Gaza Strip on Saturday as fighter jets struck Hamas assets across the Palestinian enclave.

Main Atal Hoon Review: Playing It Safe

Main Atal Hoon Review: Playing It Safe

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Had it not been for Pankaj Tripathi, who must have worked hard to get those Vajpayee intonations and mannerisms so perfectly well, Ravi Jadhav's flattering portrait of Vajpayee would have been more vacuous than what we get to see, observes Prasanna Zore.

Indian couple's dream shattered after New Zealand mosque shooting

Indian couple's dream shattered after New Zealand mosque shooting

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Abdul Nazer and Ansi Alibava were inside the Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch when the first shots were fired by a white supremacist.

When You Look Like Narendra Modi...

When You Look Like Narendra Modi...

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Glimpses from the lives of Modi look-alikes...

From 1528 to 2024: A 500-year timeline of Ram temple

From 1528 to 2024: A 500-year timeline of Ram temple

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Here is the chronology of events in the Ayodhya Ram temple issue.

'How can I let go of my faith?'

'How can I let go of my faith?'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Rediff.com's Utkarsh Mishra visits the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, which is fast being turned into another mandir-masjid dispute.

Hathras stampede: Preacher Bhole Baba equated himself to God

Hathras stampede: Preacher Bhole Baba equated himself to God

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The self-styled godman, who is called Baba Narayan Hari and Saakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba, is not named in the list of the accused in the FIR filed in the incident though his name is in the complaint.

Over 1,300 die during Hajj, extreme heat main cause

Over 1,300 die during Hajj, extreme heat main cause

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that as many as 1,301 people died during the Hajj pilgrimage, with 'numerous cases' due to heat stress and 'unauthorised' trips accounting for over four out of five of the deaths, CNN reported.

Australian mosque attacked after Istanbul terror attack

Australian mosque attacked after Istanbul terror attack

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The incident occurred after suicide bombers struck an Istanbul airport, killing at least 36 people, though it is not clear if the attackers were motivated by that tragedy.

Mosque on wheels to help Muslims pray at Tokyo Olympics

Mosque on wheels to help Muslims pray at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Mobile Mosque, a fully-equipped 48-square-metre prayer room that opens up on the back of a parked truck, can be widened in seconds and the vehicle also includes Arabic signage and outdoor water taps for pre-worship cleaning. The Yasu Project, the organisation behind the enterprise, plan on pitching up outside venues during the Tokyo Olympics, which run from July 24 to August 9.

Indian engineer goes missing after NZ mosque attack, family clueless

Indian engineer goes missing after NZ mosque attack, family clueless

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

The engineer, Farhaj Ahsan, has been working in New Zealand for the past seven years. He is married and has two children.

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

With France facing political turmoil, Mbappe used the pre-match press conference to address the nation. He called the situation "dire" and urged young people to fight against extremism gaining power.