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Topic: Babri Masjid

How final day mediation drama in Ayodhya case took hype away from Supreme Court

It had all the elements of a big courtroom drama and breaking news frenzy – a sealed cover, suspense, talk of withdrawal of claim, and tearing up of papers.

Lawyer for Muslim parties in Ayodhya case tears up map of Lord Ram’s birthplace in court

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan had raised an objection to the lawyer for the All India Hindu Mahasabha showing a pictorial map of Lord Ram's birthplace.

Memory, travelogues & faith — how Ram Lalla, waqf board & seers claimed Ayodhya land in SC

The verdict on the decades-old Ayodhya case is likely in another month, before CJI Ranjan Gogoi retires mid-November.

The unusual and quirky questions Supreme Court asked during Ayodhya hearing

From wondering if there was ever any legal question asked over birth of Christ to looking for Lord Ram's descendants, SC has dealt with many odd questions.

Ex-Rajasthan governor Kalyan Singh appears in CBI court in Babri Masjid demolition case

Kalyan Singh, a former UP CM, was summoned after his term as Rajasthan governor expired, stripping him of his constitutional immunity.

Ayodhya arguments likely to wrap up by 18 October, SC says mediation can continue

CJI Ranjan Gogoi, who heads the 5-judge bench hearing the case, retires on 17 November. He has said Supreme Court is considering working extra hours.

Rao to Vajpayee, Ayodhya mediation always failed. Supreme Court must not fall for it again

The Ayodhya mediation committee has told the Supreme Court that Hindu and Muslim groups want to resume talks for an amicable solution.

UP govt extends tenure of special judge presiding over Babri Masjid case

The Supreme Court recently directed the Uttar Pradesh government to pass an order extending the judge's tenure till the completion of the case.

All political parties are Hindu-appeasing, says ex-IAS officer and author Madhav Godbole

In an interview, ex-civil servant Madhav Godbole says it’s unfortunate that not one person has been held responsible for Babri demolition 27 years on.

CBI moves court to summon BJP’s Kalyan Singh in Babri Masjid case

Kalyan Singh, whose term as governor ended Monday, is facing criminal conspiracy charges in the 1992 demolition of Babri Masjid. Singh was UP chief minister at the time.

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.