The ASI recorded the presence of wall alignments, pillar bases and stone flooring whose orientation and layout matched traditional temple architectural plans.
A violent clash erupted between Hindu and Muslim communities in Sabgadha village of Rautahat district in Nepal, after Muslims objected to playing traditional music...
On 19th January 2026, a tender floated by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) for the redevelopment of Krishi Bhawan and Shastri Bhawan reportedly makes no mention of the supposedly 100-year-old Qadeemi Masjid. This mosque is located in the open court within the Krishi Bhawan compound.
Lakhimpur Kheri district administration halted unauthorised construction at Kachari Mosque near Collectorate after complaints. BJP leaders and Hindu groups protested the wall built around a drain. Officials cite prior case; muezzin claims it's for privacy. Inquiry underway amid tensions.
Historical records, archaeological evidence, and official documents converge to show that the Bharuch Jama Masjid was built using materials from demolished Hindu-Jain temples during the Khilji era.
The Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti has accused the Bharuch Jama Masjid management of violating ASI rules, claiming the protected site is an ancient Jain temple and demanding an immediate survey and restoration of its original form.
Authorities in Chomu town, approximately 40 km from Jaipur in Rajasthan, commenced a demolition drive on Thursday morning, targeting illegal encroachments in areas including...