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New book delves into Babri Masjid demolition & why Ayodhya still ‘remains a divided city’

Published by HarperCollins, ‘Ayodhya: Past and Present’ by Sutapa Mukherjee will be released on 5 January 2023 on ThePrint's Softcover.

CBI court acquits Advani, Joshi, Kalyan Singh & all others accused in Babri demolition case

The special court in its verdict said the event was not 'pre-planned' and that the demolition happened at the spur of the moment, acquitting all 32 accused who were on trial.

Day before Babri Masjid verdict, CBI Judge S.K. Yadav takes stock of last minute preparations

CBI Judge S.K. Yadav, who retires Wednesday, was given extension three times earlier only to conclude the trial of the Babri Masjid demolition case.

Rigorous scrubbing, new chairs, heavy security — how court is preparing for Babri verdict

The special CBI court in Lucknow will pronounce its judgment in the Babri Masjid demolition criminal case Wednesday, almost 28 years after the incident.

Day before Babri Masjid demolition judgment, all you need to know about the criminal trial

Babri Masjid in Ayodhya was demolished on 6 December 1992, but it took nearly 28 years for the criminal case to conclude. Judgment is expected Wednesday.

AltNews co-founder Pratik Sinha takes a jibe at Justice Markandey Katju for copying tweet

Pratik Sinha took to social media to allege that Justice Markandey Katju copied an allegory for a piece on the Ayodhya verdict in Punjab Today.

Can the Supreme Court’s Ayodhya verdict bring closure?

The SC delivered a unanimous verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case giving the disputed site to Hindus, and five acres of land to Muslims to build a mosque.

Advani, Uma, Katiyar — this is what the original Ram mandir warriors are up to

The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict today on the ownership of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site in Ayodhya.

Avoid TV debates on Ayodhya case, BJP tells spokespersons ahead of verdict

In a meeting Monday, BJP told its spokespersons & social media teams not to rush and make statements on Ayodhya verdict as soon as information starts trickling in.

On Camera

Why legal provisions are necessary to curb the power of trade unions: MH Mody

The collusion between the new class of bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen and trade union bosses perpetuates itself partly because of the short-run benefits and partly because they see no way out of the system, wrote author MH Mody in 1980.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.