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From Babri Masjid to Ram Temple: Timeline of events in Ayodhya

From Babri Masjid to Ram Temple: Timeline of events in Ayodhya

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The following is the chronology of events related to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in which, after the Supreme Court verdict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday conducted the 'Bhoomi Pujan' or ground breaking ceremony and laid the foundation stone for the temple's construction.

32 killed, 200 injured as Israel-Palestine conflict escalates

32 killed, 200 injured as Israel-Palestine conflict escalates

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Over 630 rockets were fired at Israel from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon, 200 of which were intercepted by Iron Dome missile defence batteries while 150 others fell short of their targets and landed inside the Strip, according to the army.

All monuments to reopen to public from July 6

All monuments to reopen to public from July 6

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

As many as 3,691 centrally-protected monuments and archaeological sites maintained by the ASI were shut from March 17 in view of the coronavirus crisis.

Why I haven't let my husband buy me a wedding ring

Why I haven't let my husband buy me a wedding ring

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Because it costs a shit-ton of money. Full disclosure: I won't accept a wedding ring that costs Rs 1L or less. But Rs 1L and more seems like a LOT of money. Enough for me to think about better ways to spend it. Stocks? Mutual Funds? SIPs? *GASP* NFTs and Crypto?

'Terrorism is like agriculture in Kashmir'

'Terrorism is like agriculture in Kashmir'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'The government is plucking leaves and not destroying the plant.'

'One party is giving communal colour': WB govt targets BJP over turban row

'One party is giving communal colour': WB govt targets BJP over turban row

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

The state home department, in a tweet, said the person was arrested in accordance with the law for carrying illegal firearms during BJP's march to the secretariat.

BMC restricts gathering for home installation of Ganesh idols

BMC restricts gathering for home installation of Ganesh idols

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Requesting people to refrain from doing any act that leads to the spread of COVID-19, the civic body, in a release, warned that violators may invite strict action under relevant sections of the Epidemic Act 1897, the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and the Indian Penal Code.

'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'

Twitter case: HC notice to Gujarat govt over Teesta's plea

Twitter case: HC notice to Gujarat govt over Teesta's plea

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

The Gujarat high court on Wednesday issued notices to the state government and a complainant on a plea by social activist Teesta Setalvad seeking quashing of an FIR in a case in which she is accused of putting objectionable pictures of Hindu deities on a popular social networking site.

India is a moral giant; no one can damage its image

India is a moral giant; no one can damage its image

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'India's reputation is not and cannot be dependent on the whimsical opinions of some obscure foreign advisory committee packed with Hindu-phobic acolytes,' declares Vivek Gumaste.

UP heaves a sigh of relief as verdict day passes peacefully

UP heaves a sigh of relief as verdict day passes peacefully

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

While Ayodhya resembled a city under seige earlier during the day, the scene was no different elsewhere in the state with police and central forces keeping an eye over the security situation and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally monitoring it from a hi-tech control room in the state capital.

Won't be intimidated by police notices: Farmer leaders

Won't be intimidated by police notices: Farmer leaders

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday said it will not be intimidated by the notices sent to its leaders by Delhi Police and alleged that the government is trying to put an end to the farmers' movement against agri laws by blaming it for the violence during the January 26 tractor rally.

Amit Shah reviews law and order in Delhi

Amit Shah reviews law and order in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

A day after farmers' tractor rally turned violent in Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday took stock of the security situation and measures taken to ensure peace in the city, officials said.

What Narasimha Rao told Cabinet colleagues after Babri demolition

What Narasimha Rao told Cabinet colleagues after Babri demolition

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

'Despite our being a part of a welfare state, benefits are not trickling down to the intended beneficiaries at the desired levels. People's aspirations about leading a dignified life are often met with challenges. One of them, primarily, being poverty'

Workers sue BAPS in US over alleged forced labour, wage law violations

Workers sue BAPS in US over alleged forced labour, wage law violations

Rediff.com12 May 2021

A group of Indian workers in the US have filed a lawsuit in a district court against the Swaminarayan sect BAPS, accusing it of human trafficking and wage law violations during the construction of a massive temple in New Jersey.

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Look at the aggressive way in which a campaign against Friday namaz is going on in North Indian cities.' 'Even the Union home minister is part of this vicious campaign.'

Rs 50 lakh reward for giving info about Amritsar attackers

Rs 50 lakh reward for giving info about Amritsar attackers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Information can be provided on the Punjab Police helpline -- 181, officials said, adding the identity of the informer will be kept a secret.

They'll rape & kill: BJP MP's shocker on Shaheen Bagh protesters

They'll rape & kill: BJP MP's shocker on Shaheen Bagh protesters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

BJP MP Parvesh Verma alleged that the Shaheen Bagh protesters could harm residents to Delhi and urged people to wake up "while there's time."

Red Fort violence: Actor-activist Deep Sidhu granted bail

Red Fort violence: Actor-activist Deep Sidhu granted bail

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Sidhu was arrested on February 9 in connection with the Red Fort violence on January 26 during a farmers' tractor parade against the Centre's three new agriculture laws.

Beijing marks 100 days to Winter Olympics amid COVID, rights concerns

Beijing marks 100 days to Winter Olympics amid COVID, rights concerns

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

With 100 days until the start of the Winter Olympics, Beijing is promising a "simple and safe" 2022 Games - although preparations are anything but simple as China readies to host thousands of athletes and personnel as it battles COVID-19 flare-ups.

Muslim parties want govt to acquire Ayodhya land: Sources

Muslim parties want govt to acquire Ayodhya land: Sources

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Sources said the parties have sought settlement under the provisions of The Places of Worship Act, 1991 which provides that no dispute with regard to any mosque or other religious places, which have been constructed after demolition of temples and are existing as in 1947, would be raised in a court of law.

Look who agrees with Kapil Sibal on web gag

Look who agrees with Kapil Sibal on web gag

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday got support from the Press Council whose chief Markandey Katju said that he favoured filtering of "offensive material" on social networking sites as it could promote religious hatred.

Akali leader Manjinder Sirsa joins BJP ahead of Punjab polls

Akali leader Manjinder Sirsa joins BJP ahead of Punjab polls

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Sirsa has been a prominent face of the Akali Dal in the national capital and was a strong supporter of the farmers' protests against the three contentious farm laws. He said he will continue to work for Sikh causes.

Ram Mandir Trust members invite PM to bhoomi pujan

Ram Mandir Trust members invite PM to bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The meeting came a day after the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra, set up recently to oversee the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya, met for the first time on Wednesday.

Curfew in Andhra Pradesh town after communal trouble

Curfew in Andhra Pradesh town after communal trouble

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

A curfew has been imposed in Sangareddy town in Medak district on Friday, following a communal clash which started after a picture of a religious place was uploaded on a social networking site.

Dalai Lama's heir has to be approved by Beijing: China

Dalai Lama's heir has to be approved by Beijing: China

Rediff.com21 May 2021

China on Friday said that any successor to the present Dalai Lama should be approved by it, ruling out recognition to any heir nominated by him or by his followers.

Modi becomes first PM to visit Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanumangarhi

Modi becomes first PM to visit Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanumangarhi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation of the Ram temple in Ayodhya after offering prayers at the Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya.

Ayodhya verdict: 90 held, action against thousands of social media posts

Ayodhya verdict: 90 held, action against thousands of social media posts

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Action has been taken against 8,275 posts including 4,563 posts on Sunday, it said, adding these had been posted on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

After 40 days of hearing, Ayodhya order took 45 minutes

After 40 days of hearing, Ayodhya order took 45 minutes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

highlights of the Supreme Court judgment in which it unanimously granted the entire 2.77 acre of the disputed Ram Janambhoomi-Babri masjid land in Ayodhya to deity Ram Lalla.

Rituals begin in Ayodhya ahead of Ram Temple event

Rituals begin in Ayodhya ahead of Ram Temple event

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Adityanath spent hours reviewing the arrangements for the ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi, where the temple will be constructed following the go-ahead last year by the Supreme Court.

Is it a bhoomi puja for a Hindu Rashtra?

Is it a bhoomi puja for a Hindu Rashtra?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Interestingly, the choice of August 5 as the day of the bhoomi pujan coincides with the abolition of Kashmir's special status on the same day a year ago. Perhaps the RSS-BJP wants August 5 to be remembered as the date on which the foundation stone of their cherished Hindu rashtra was laid, notes Amulya Ganguli.

Ayodhya mosque may be named after 1857 mutiny warrior

Ayodhya mosque may be named after 1857 mutiny warrior

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

During the freedom struggle, Shah had launched revolts in the Awadh region. He made the local mosque, Masjid Sarai, located in Chowk area of Faizabad his headquarters. As he liberated Faizabad and larger part of Awadh region, he used the premises of this mosque to hold meetings with rebel leaders.

Hindus, Muslims exchange hugs in Jahangirpuri; life yet to be normal

Hindus, Muslims exchange hugs in Jahangirpuri; life yet to be normal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Hemmed in by barricades and police and paramilitary swarming all over the place, the troubled Jahangirpuri on Friday showed signs of returning to normalcy, with the local peace committee calling for communal harmony and members of the warring communities embracing each other, agreeing to let bygones be bygones.

Attack on Nirankari Bhawan a terrorist act, says CM; hints at Pak hand

Attack on Nirankari Bhawan a terrorist act, says CM; hints at Pak hand

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The chief minister said certain "leads" have been found which are being pursued aggressively and assured that culprits would soon be arrested. The chief minister has also announced a reward of Rs 50 lakh for anyone providing information on those involved in the blast.

Uddhav will definitely go for Ram temple bhoomi pujan: Raut

Uddhav will definitely go for Ram temple bhoomi pujan: Raut

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Chief Minister Thackeray will definitely go for the 'bhoomi pujan' ceremony, because the Shiv Sena shares sentimental, religious and national ties with this issue," Raut said.

Despite the 1962 China scar, Tawang is flourishing

Despite the 1962 China scar, Tawang is flourishing

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Tawang wears its history -- and also its present -- with ease. The flourishing town, with restaurants selling everything from noodles to dosas and locals returning home to new business prospects, shows little sign of the tension building up at the border about 40 km away to the north.

Tami Nadu hikes Jerusalem pilgrimage number to 1,000

Tami Nadu hikes Jerusalem pilgrimage number to 1,000

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Promising to positively consider several representations of Christians including site for cemetries, Palaniswami, in an apparent reference to his party's alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party for assembly polls likely in April, said electoral tie-ups were different from ideology.

Amritsar attack: Preacher leading congregation among 3 killed

Amritsar attack: Preacher leading congregation among 3 killed

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The other deceased were Sandeep Singh, a resident of village Rajasansi, and Kuldeep Singh.

'India is like a garden'

'India is like a garden'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'...that has plants and flowers of all colours and hues in it.' 'Do you think a garden with just one plant or one type of flower will be appealing?' 'No. It will look drab, uninteresting and lustreless because a garden would be captivating only if it had many flowers of different colours.'

In pix: The stories behind the ruins of Hampi

In pix: The stories behind the ruins of Hampi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Rediff readers share the importance of the heritage site.