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Topic: demolition

MP Bar objects to temple ‘demolition’ at chief justice’s official bungalow, urges CJI to order probe

R N Tripathi, a bar member, has called for MP Chief Justice's recusal from hearing a PIL on temple removal from police stations. An HC official denies any demolition took place.

Months after demolitions, Fatehpur’s Lalauli still living with debris, despair. ‘Set us back a few yrs’

In Lalauli, owners of homes & shops were forced to raze their properties in August for highway expansion. Now, demolition of part of Noori Jama Masjid has renewed their agony.

Tarpaulin sheets hide masjid rubble, expose Fatehpur tension. It’s ‘hurried action’ vs ‘development’

Officials say the demolition removed 14-15 ft of the mosque’s outer hall. District authorities claim they analysed satellite imagery to conclude it was 'new & unauthorised' construction.

Urdu press hails ‘end of bulldozer terror’, calls SC ruling a big step in curbing misuse of power

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

SC lays down demolition guidelines to end ‘bulldozer justice’. Here’s what they say

Apex court invokes its special powers under Article 142, says necessary to 'allay fears in minds of citizens with regard to arbitrary exercise of power by officers' of the State.

After communal clashes in Bahraich, 20+ properties in accused’s area get anti-encroachment notices

After group of Muslim men allegedly killed a Hindu man during a Vijayadashami procession, sparking violence, notices have been served to 23 houses in accused Abdul Hameed's neighbourhood.

In Varanasi, demolition drive spurs row with ‘headbutting’ official, ‘religious targeting’ claim

Additional District Magistrate (Varanasi City) was seen ‘headbutting’ hotel owner during demolition drive. Civic body refutes that hotels were targeted because its owners were Muslims.

‘Police found no evidence, still razed our homes,’ say kin of 11 booked for cow trade in MP’s Mandla

Madhya Pradesh authorities say houses bulldozed were among those built on govt land meant for grazing & had been given notices before, more such homes will be demolished.

In Delhi camp, Pakistani Hindus relieved by HC order & CAA but still seek acceptance — ‘We’re Sanatanis’

Refugees say they're grateful to BJP-led govt and the court for hearing them, and that their hopes are further bolstered by CAA notification, but some remain wary of celebrating too early.

‘Fashionable to demolish homes without following principles of natural justice’ — Madhya Pradesh HC

HC's Indore bench has awarded compensation of Rs 1 lakh each to 2 petitioners, stating that their houses were wrongly demolished by Ujjain's municipal authorities.

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We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

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.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.