Protected complex in MP’s Dhar is claimed by both sides. While ASI has access rules for both, it hasn’t clarified arrangements when Basant Panchami coincides with Friday prayers.
At least 10 mosques were covered by large tarpaulin sheets to avoid Holi colours. Communal clashes had broken out in November after survey of Jama Masjid was conducted by ASI.
The blast occured during prayers while 260 people were inside the mosque, located close to a police housing block. A two storey building has collapsed, based on local news reports.
Education minister has asked for 'status report' on schools which remain closed on Fridays to facilitate prayers, but hasn't said anything about changing holiday to Sunday, which is what BJP wants.
Fearing backlash, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government has not been able to ban people praying in mosques, leading to increased risk of coronavirus spread.
The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.
India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.
Exclusive: Theaterisation proposal has been stuck over how limited air assets would be divided. Consensus reached on division of air assets among 3 theatres, it is learnt.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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