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UP: Hindutva songs blasted in Muslim locality; 6 booked
In an attempt to assert dominance, a group of Hindutva organizations took out a rally in a majority-Muslim locality in Kasba Ichauli, in Uttar Pradesh (UP) on May 17. According to a…
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Eight UP districts on alert following Mathura dispute
Lucknow: In the wake of a slew of petitions filed in various courts over the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute, the Uttar Pradesh Police have directed its units in eight districts to ‘remain…
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Gyanvapi survey report submitted to Varanasi court
Varanasi: A commission appointed by a court here to conduct a videographic survey of the Kashi Vishwanath temple-Gyanvapi Mosque complex submitted its report on Thursday, an advocate said. Special Advocate Commissioner Vishal…
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SC orders protection of Shivling found in Gyanvapi mosque, removes bar on Muslims’ entry
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the area within Gyanvapi mosque where the ‘Shivling’ has been found needs to be protected, but there should be no restriction on Muslims entering…
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Uttar Pradesh: Muslim woman shot dead for resisting son’s arrest
Tragedy struck in a household in Uttar Pradesh that was preparing for a happy occasion, the wedding of their daughter. A 53-year-old Muslim woman named Roshni was reportedly shot dead by a…
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‘Shivling’ claim made at Gyanvapi, court orders sealing of area
Varanasi: As the third day of the court-ordered videography survey of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Varanasi concluded on Monday, the Hindu petitioner in the case, Sohan Lal Arya claimed…
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Survey underway at Gyanvapi Masjid complex for third day
Varanasi: A court-mandated videography survey of the Gyanvapi Masjid complex here began for the third consecutive day on Monday amid tight security, officials said. Till Sunday, around 65 per cent of the survey…
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Azam Khan aide Fasahat Ali externed from Rampur district?
Lucknow: Fasahat Ali Khan, the close aid of Samajwadi leader Azam Khan, has been externed from the Rampur district of UP for six months. Indian Express has quoted Rampur Additional District Magistrate…
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UP: Groom puts wedding on hold until cousin’s release from jail
Amroha: A groom in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha district put his marriage on hold to ‘save’ his cousin, who had been arrested following a scuffle with the bride’s relatives during a pre-wedding function. On…
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Gyanvapi Masjid row: Court gives time to finish survey, appoints two more lawyers
Varanasi: In the Gyanvapi Masjid vs Shringar Gauri case, the court on Thursday appointed Vishal Singh and Ajay Singh as assistant commissioners along with retaining the earlier appointed commissioner Ajay Kumar Mishra.…
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Shah Jahan captured Hindu palace to build Taj Mahal, claims BJP MP
Jaipur: Bharatiya Janata Party MP Diya Kumari on Wednesday claimed that the land on which the Taj Mahal has been built in Agra belonged to the Jaipur royal family and there used…
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Jailed journalist Siddique Kappan’s wife hails CJI Ramana
Thiruvananthapuram: The wife of jailed journalist Siddique Kappan hailed the Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, which, on Wednesday, directed the Centre and state governments to refrain…
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Boys in UP school complain of girls bullying them
Aurraiya: Male students in a Navodaya school in Uttar Pradesh’s Aurraiya district have written a letter to their principal complaining about girls in their class bullying them. In the letter, the boys…
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UP: Police arrest two for caste discrimination in Muzaffarnagar
In an alleged incident of caste discrimination in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district, a person was arrested after making an announcement that people from the Chamar caste community are barred to enter his…
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Uttar Pradesh: Thieves steal car, leave two-wheeler behind
Lucknow: Some thieves believe in ‘take some, leave some’. For the second time in a month, thieves have stolen a car but have left behind a two-wheeler on the spot. The latest incident…