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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicAyodhya

Topic: Ayodhya

Three reasons why Ayodhya dispute should not be resolved as a Hindu-Muslim issue

Ayodhya conflict was a local issue in the 1949-1984 period, but strategic communalisation after that gave it the tinge it has today.

Ayodhya mediation unlikely to make any headway, says litigant, moves Supreme Court

Gopal Singh Visharad, first litigant in Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute case, says suggestions made during mediations political in nature.

No Ram tourism, jobs or development — Ayodhya is still waiting for BJP to fulfill promises

As Ayodhya votes today, disillusioned residents say tourism can't take off here —  the city and temples are dirty and the streets are full of stray animals.

Not bowing before Ram Lalla will not help get votes: Smriti Irani on Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

The union minister's comments came a day after Congress's Priyanka Gandhi prayed at Ayodhya's Hanuman Garhi temple but did not visit the makeshift Ram Lalla shrine.

Historical texts prove that a temple was destroyed in Ayodhya to build the Babri Masjid

The Ayodhya dispute existed right from the day the mandir was destroyed and its materials reused to build a mosque.

SC-appointed mediation panel on Ayodhya to meet for first time tomorrow

Former SC judge K.M. Ibrahim Kalifulla, chairman of the panel, has asked all advocates on record to appear before it at Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh.

Polls are finally announced as an Ostrich jacket creates a stir

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Media can’t cover Ayodhya mediation, but SC put no bar on BJP from using it for votes

The Ayodhya mediation order will not solve anything, except give BJP more opportunity to play on sentiments to gain votes.

Mayawati, Owaisi & other oppn leaders welcome mediation on Ayodhya dispute case

Supreme Court Friday ordered the appointment of a mediation panel to find an amicable settlement on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute.

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India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

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