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Ancient settlement in PM Modi’s birthplace Vadnagar reveals 2800-year history: 1 lakh artefacts unearthed in 8-year excavation, carbon dating to make more revelations
According to researchers, the ongoing excavation has established Vadnagar as the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in India.
‘Harappan civilisation is 7000 to 8000 years old’: Scientists studying DNA samples from Rakhigarhi site find
The ASI and Deccan College Pune have worked together over the past two years to complete the third phase of excavations at Rakhigarhi, led by ASI joint director Sanjay Kumar Manjul and Deccan College Pune assistant professor Prabhodh Shirwalkar.
‘Hindus seeking right to worship on Gyanvapi land, restoration of temple not barred by Places of Worship Act,’ rules Allahabad HC, all 5 petitions...
A suit was filed in 1991 by the Ancient Idol of Swayambhu Lord Vishweshwar and 5 others before a local court in Varanasi seeking the removal of the mosque and restoration of the disputed land to Hindus.
Delhi HC directs ASI to look into Hindu Sena’s plea to ‘correct history books’ claiming that Taj Mahal was not built by Shah Jahan
The Delhi HC asked the ASI to review a petition by Hindu Sena claiming that Shah Jahan did not build the Taj Mahal.
Varanasi court rejects plea seeking ASI survey of the ‘Wazukhana’ inside Gyanvapi complex, says it will violate Supreme Court order
Varanasi Court district rejected a plea seeking inclusion of "Wazukhana" in the ongoing ASI survey inside the disputed Gyanvapi complex.
Uttar Pradesh: Varanasi district court grants ASI four weeks extension to complete survey of Gyanvapi Complex
The survey work at Gyanvapi complex had been affected by inclement weather conditions, including rain, which necessitated the extension to ensure a comprehensive examination
ASI seeks additional time of 8 weeks to complete survey at the disputed Gyanvapi structure
Shubhash Nandan Chaturvedi, a lawyer for Hindu petitioners, said that the Varanasi district court gave ASI four weeks to complete its survey, the deadline for which ended on Saturday.
ASI survey of Gyanvapi resumes for second day after recording trishul, swastika etc, Muslim side refuses to open basement saying survey is illegal, to...
A team of 37 members from the ASI was joined by additional experts from IIT, forming a combined team of 41 individuals to survey Gyanvapi
SC dismisses Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee’s plea challenging ASI survey at Gyanvapi complex: Here is what SC said while passing order
The supreme court said in its order, "We order and direct that the entire ASI survey shall be completed by the non-invasive methodology adopted by the ASI."
As ASI begins scientific survey of Gyanvapi structure, read how archaeologists determine age and other aspects of ancient buildings and sculptures
Let’s understand how the archaeologists determine the age, time and style of sculptures as well as what methods ASI will be using at the Gyanvapi survey site in Varanasi.