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Topic: demolition

Faridabad farmhouses vs Aravallis isn’t over. It’s a war that has just begun

One of the biggest anti-encroachment drives in Aravalli history started in June. With it, a major slice of Delhi-NCR’s famous farmhouse culture is being dismantled. And there is more to come.

The politicians who built Delhi’s Wazirpur slum. Its jhuggi to JCB story

Delhi’s jhuggis came up with political support, from power connections to special IDs. Hundreds of these dwellings have now been razed.

Bangladesh says it remains committed to protecting minority rights

The foreign ministry’s statement came after India denounced reported destruction of a Durga temple in Dhaka, stressing responsibility of Yunus govt to protect Hindus & religious institutions.

Mumbra: Illegal shops, homes destroyed after HC orders. But only victims are unsuspecting buyers

Mumbra, Thane: Shah Mohammad stares blankly at the pile of rubble that used to be his grocery shop in the Madina Complex building. Anxious...

Allahabad HC halts final judgement in 2016 eviction case against ex-MP Azam Khan

This comes after Khan was accused of dacoity, house trespass, & criminal conspiracy in the demolition of unauthorised structures.

‘Haaye lagegi’: Detained for protesting demolition, Atishi slams Rekha Gupta-led BJP govt in Delhi

Demolition of Bhoomiheen camp in South Delhi would be the latest in the demolition drives carried out including Madrasi camp and Wazirpur demolitions earlier in June.

Why Mumbai’s Jain community is up in arms against BMC while Opposition makes hay

A BMC temple demolition drive has sparked off a four-day protest by Mumbai's Jains, Oppn demanding answers from ruling Mahayuti.

Why SC slapped Rs 60 lakh fine on UP govt on plea by Prayagraj residents affected by demolitions

SC, while imposing fine on UP govt, remarked on the Prayagraj demolitions: ‘These cases shock our conscience…There is something called right to shelter, something called due process.'

‘Shocks our conscience,’ SC slams ‘illegal’ demolitions in Prayagraj, orders UP govt to pay damages

The apex court had previously said the demolitions sent 'shocking & wrong signal' to citizens and has now directed aurorities to pay Rs 10 lakh damages to house owners within 6 weeks.

The Rock Garden saga: Why Chandigarh residents are up in arms against demolition of a ‘mere wall’

Architects & residents in Chandigarh are angered by the demolition of a wall to expand parking space for the high court, & have accused officials of disregarding Nek Chand’s iconic creation.

On Camera

Bads of Bollywood brought Emraan Hashmi out of our guilty pleasure closet, made him cool

With his cameo in Bads of Bollywood, Emraan Hashmi, who has long shifted away from his signature bold image, got the chance to revive his boyhood charm.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Govt inks deal with HAL for 97 new Tejas Mk1A; previous order’s deliveries likely to begin next yr

There were no plans to have Mk1A version. However, compromise was reached between HAL & IAF in 2015 since original plan for getting Mk2 would've been time-consuming affair.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.