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Mughal-Era Structure in Agra Demolished
Agra’s historic Mubarak Manzil, a 17th-century Mughal-era structure also known as Aurangzeb’s Haveli, has been largely demolished, sparking significant controversy and allegations of collusion between local authorities and a builder. This development comes merely three months after the Uttar Pradesh state archaeological department issued a notification to protect the...
Journalist’s Body Discovered in Contractor’s Septic Tank
The body of 33-year-old journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found in a septic tank on the property of contractor Suresh Chandrakar in Bijapur town, Chhattisgarh. Mukesh, known for his investigative reporting on local corruption, had been missing since January 1. His brother, Yukesh, reported his disappearance to the police after...
China Grapples with Surge in Respiratory Illnesses
Hospitals across China are experiencing a significant influx of patients presenting with respiratory symptoms, leading to widespread concern both domestically and internationally. The surge has been particularly notable among children, with reports indicating that pediatric wards in cities like Beijing and Liaoning are operating at full capacity. The Chinese...
Chhattisgarh Mosque Leadership Dispute Sparks Violent Clashes
A visit by Salim Raj, Chairperson of the Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board, to Mahasamund district has ignited violent clashes between factions within the Muslim community over the reinstatement of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) affiliate as Mutawalli (caretaker) of the Jama Masjid. The confrontation erupted during Raj’s press conference...
BJP Criticizes Congress Leaders for Overseas New Year Celebrations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for traveling abroad to celebrate the New Year during the national mourning period following the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Manmohan Singh, who served as India’s Prime Minister from...
SC to Examine Bhojshala Survey Amidst Worship Act Debates
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s directive for an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) examination of the Bhojshala complex in Dhar, a site claimed by both Hindu and Muslim communities. This development coincides with ongoing deliberations over the constitutional validity...
Delhi’s Political Arena Heats Up Over Temple Demolition Allegations
A fresh political confrontation has erupted in Delhi, with the Lieutenant Governor’s (LG) office accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of sanctioning the demolition of nine temples in 2024. This accusation counters Chief Minister Atishi’s claims that the LG, under the influence of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led...
UP Minister Ashish Patel Challenges Yogi Government Amid Corruption Allegations
Uttar Pradesh’s Technical Education Minister, Ashish Patel, has openly challenged Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s administration, daring them to dismiss him amid corruption allegations. Patel, who is married to Union Minister Anupriya Patel, faces accusations of irregularities in promoting candidates within his department. Addressing party workers and the media in...
UP Minister Ashish Patel Challenges Yogi Government Amid Corruption Allegations
Uttar Pradesh’s Technical Education Minister, Ashish Patel, has openly challenged Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s administration, daring them to dismiss him amid corruption allegations. Patel, who is married to Union Minister Anupriya Patel, faces accusations of irregularities in promoting candidates within his department. Addressing party workers and the media in...
UP Minister Ashish Patel Challenges Yogi Government Amid Corruption Allegations
Uttar Pradesh’s Technical Education Minister, Ashish Patel, has openly challenged Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s administration, daring them to dismiss him amid corruption allegations. Patel, who is married to Union Minister Anupriya Patel, faces accusations of irregularities in promoting candidates within his department. Addressing party workers and the media in...
Jain Community Embarks on 101-Day Pilgrimage to Girnar Hill
The Jain community is organizing a 101-day foot march, the ‘Shri Nemi Girnar Dharma Padyatra,’ commencing from Delhi on March 23, 2025, and culminating at Girnar Hill in Gujarat on July 2, 2025, to honor the salvation day of Lord Neminath, the 22nd Tirthankara. Girnar Hill, located near Junagadh...
Bihar CBSE Schools Directed to Introduce Urdu Instruction
In Bihar’s Kishanganj district, the District Education Officer (DEO), Nasir Hussain, has instructed private schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to offer Urdu language courses. This directive follows observations that these institutions were not providing opportunities for students to learn Urdu, despite the district’s significant...
PM Modi to Establish Veer Savarkar College in Delhi University Expansion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone for Veer Savarkar College at Roshanpura in Najafgarh, Delhi, on January 3, 2025. This initiative is part of a broader expansion of Delhi University, with three new projects totaling over ₹600 crore. The developments include academic blocks in...
Supreme Court to Hear Owaisi’s Plea on Places of Worship Act
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for February 17 to consider a petition filed by Asaduddin Owaisi, leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), seeking the enforcement of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This legislation mandates that the religious character of places of worship,...
Bangladesh Court Denies Bail to Former ISKCON Priest
A court in Chattogram, Bangladesh, has denied bail to former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested on November 25, 2024, on sedition charges. The allegations stem from an incident during a rally in Chattogram, where Das is accused of disrespecting the national flag by allegedly raising a...
Row Over Rajnath Singh’s Ujjain Temple Visit
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain has ignited a political controversy, following critical remarks from Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Saket Gokhale. Gokhale publicly mocked Singh’s temple visit, questioning the sincerity and timing of the Defence Minister’s prayers. Gokhale’s comments have drawn sharp...
Kejriwal Challenges RSS Chief on BJP’s Alleged Electoral Misconduct
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has written to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, questioning the organization’s stance on the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) alleged actions that he claims undermine democratic processes. In his letter, Kejriwal accused BJP leaders of engaging in vote-buying and large-scale deletion...
Mamata is India’s ‘Poorest’ Chief Minister, ADR Report Reveals
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been identified as the least wealthy among India’s state leaders, with declared assets totaling approximately ₹15 lakh, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). In stark contrast, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stands as the wealthiest,...
