The northern state of Uttar Pradesh is poised to be a crucial battleground in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, as its 80 seats hold the key to power at the Centre. The state is critical for the BJP’s ambitious target of winning 400 seats, with a saffron sweep in UP being essential for the party … Read more
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) expressed dissatisfaction with the Varanasi district court’s decision to allow Hindu prayers in a cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque. They believe that the decision was made hastily and intend to take the matter to the Supreme Court for justice. The AIMPLB, along with other Muslim organizations, also … Read more
An Indian court weighed in on one of the country’s most sensitive religious disputes on Wednesday by permitting Hindu worshippers to pray inside a mosque in the city of Varanasi. The Gyanvapi mosque is one of several Islamic houses of worship that Hindu activists, backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party, have sought for decades … Read more
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has disclosed findings from its extensive survey at the Gyanvapi Masjid site in Varanasi. The survey, conducted in compliance with a court order, brings to light the existence of a Hindu temple predating the 17th-century construction of the mosque. This revelation follows a directive from Varanasi district judge Ajaya … Read more
