Demolition Drive
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Delhi High Court rejects petition against proposed demolition of Sunehri Bagh mosque
On December 24, the New Delhi Municipal Council issued a notice asking the general public to submit objections regarding the removal of the mosque.
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Plea filed in SC challenging Delhi HC order refusing to prevent demolitions of religious structures
On February 8, the High Court refused to stop the Delhi Development Authority from demolishing centuries-old graves of Sufi saints in the Mehrauli area.
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Five states saw 128 ‘punitive demolitions’ from April to June 2022, mostly aimed at Muslims: Amnesty
The most structures were bulldozed in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh during the period, followed by Gujarat.
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Carbolic Smoke Balls and snake oil: Patanjali joins a long history of dubious medicinal advertising
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Terror, separatism, rioting: NewsClick chargesheet makes sweeping allegations without clear proof
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Maintain status quo on land where centuries-old mosque was bulldozed, Delhi High Court tells DDA
The bench clarified that the order will not prohibit authorities from carrying out its actions in adjoining areas.
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Explain why 600-year-old mosque was razed, High Court tells Delhi Development Authority
On January 30, the Akhondji mosque in the city’s Mehrauli area was bulldozed by the urban development body.
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Gauhati HC grants Assam four weeks to file status report on Muslim homes bulldozed in Nagaon
Those whose homes were demolished were accused of setting a police station on fire in May 2022.
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Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Madhya Pradesh: Homes of three Muslim men bulldozed after alleged attack on BJP worker
The demolitions took place a day after Mohan Yadav took oath as the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh.
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Supreme Court stays demolition drive in Mathura for 10 days
The Muslim-majority settlement being bulldozed is situated along a railway track in the backyard of the Krishna Janmabhoomi, a disputed land.
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Gujarat: Civilian killed amid clashes over mosque demolition in Junagadh
A purported video shows men being flogged near the mosque.
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The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Shattered lives: Where do the victims of Tughlaqabad demolition drive in Delhi go?
The removal of encroachments from Tughlaqabad Fort’s protected area has left 2,000 families without shelter. Their pleas for rehabilitation have gone unheeded.
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Action will be taken against officials, says Rajasthan minister on eviction of Pakistani Hindus
A temporary settlement of the migrants in Jaisalmer was demolished on Tuesday, leaving 150 of them homeless.
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Assam eviction drive will continue, says CM days after Gauhati HC pulled up state government
On Tuesday, the Assam government told the Gauhati HC that it would take action against police officers who illegally demolished five homes in Nagaon district.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Gujarat vs Kolkata match abandoned due to bad weather in Ahmedabad
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker, Adarsh Singh top women’s and men’s 25m pistol qualis
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen starts campaign with comfortable win
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings