Shimla: The district court here on Saturday dismissed an application filed by the All Himachal Muslim Organisation challenging the October 5 order of the Municipal Commissioner’s Court to demolish three “illegally” built stories of Sanjauli mosque. Counsel of All Himachal Muslim Organisation (AHMO) Vishva Bhushan told the reporters here that their application has been rejected…
New Delhi: In a security scare, a man was detained for allegedly splashing some liquid on AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal during his ‘padyatra’ in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Saturday, police said. Reacting to the development, AAP said, “If a former chief minister is not safe in the national capital, where will the common man…
Arvind Kejriwal, founder of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), finds himself at a critical juncture. Once celebrated as a symbol of simplicity and anti-corruption, Kejriwal now grapples with serious allegations and diminishing public trust. His forced resignation as Delhi Chief Minister, part of a bail condition imposed by the Supreme Court, has left him politically…
Secunderabad: The Telangana Endowments Department has reportedly taken the controversial step of halting a long-standing morning ritual at the historic Tadbund Hanuman Temple, here. This decision has sparked widespread concern and criticism, especially among devotees who view the ritual as an integral part of their religious practice. For over 30 to 40 years, a morning…
Hyderabad: A proposal to do away with the restriction that bars persons having more than two children from contesting rural local body polls is under consideration of the Telangana government. Sources from the ruling Congress party said on Saturday that the government was thinking of going back to the old policy which was changed in…
Tirumala: In a significant initiative, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will set up a replica of the renowned Tirumala temple at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The event, scheduled from January 13 to 26, 2025, will draw millions of devotees, providing a spiritual experience for those unable to visit the original shrine. TTD’s…
Singapore: Indian challenger D Gukesh played out a hard-fought draw with white pieces in the fifth game of the World Chess Championship against defending champion Ding Liren of China here Saturday. The second draw in a row left both players with an identical tally on 2.5 points apiece, still shy of 5 more points in…
Channapatna (Karnataka): Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday warned of “anarchy” in the state in the days ahead, as he hit out at the Congress government in Karnataka for registering a case against a Vokkaliga math seer for his statement in favour of denying voting power to Muslims. The JD(S) leader, who is a…
Karachi: Backing down from its boycott threat, the Pakistan Cricket Board has told the ICC that it is willing to accept the ‘Hybrid’ model for hosting next year’s Champions Trophy provided the world body allows the same arrangement for events to be held in India till 2031. A top PCB source told PTI that the…
Peshawar: Seventeen terrorists were killed on Friday in two separate operations conducted by Pakistani security forces in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Helicopter gunships targeted their hideouts during the intelligence-based operations in the Bannu and North Waziristan districts, security sources reported. In the Baka Khel area of Bannu district, 12 terrorists affiliated with the Hafiz…
