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FIR says Samajwadi Party’s Sambhal MP Barq ‘provoked crowd’ with speech 2 days before clashes

FIR states Barq & son of SP MLA from Sambhal gathered crowd without permission two days before clashes erupted during court-mandated survey of Shahi Jama Masjid on 24 November.

Muslim men who died in Sambhal riots had stepped out for work, errands. ‘Police killed my young son’

Police say deaths caused by 'bullet wounds from country-made pistols'. Locals allege cops were responsible. Tensions rose after teams arrived to conduct 2nd survey of Shahi Jama Masjid.

Rioting mob, allegation of police firing. In Sambhal, 2 ‘truths’ linger after deadly clashes

Four people were killed and more than 20 cops injured in clashes that broke out during court-ordered survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in UP's Sambhal on the morning of 24 November.

3 killed in clashes during violent protest against court-ordered survey of mosque in UP’s Sambhal

Tension has been brewing in Sambhal since Tuesday when Jama Masjid was surveyed on orders of a local court following a petition that claimed that a Harihar temple stood at the site.

Reality behind Shimla mosque protest Indians ignore—Hindu fears over ‘changing demography’

Arguments that the Hindu community's concerns are unfounded or born out of ignorance do not change the fact that these fears exist on the ground. It's time to address them at the societal level.

Sanjauli Mosque: Police use batons, water canons as protests grow over alleged illegal construction

Protestors from various Hindu groups removed the first layer of barricading and clashed with the security forces while entering the Dhalli Tunnel East portal during their march.

Nine days on, Agra cops yet to make breakthrough in murder inside mosque near Taj

Victim's face was crushed beyond recognition while her dishevelled clothes suggested possibility of sexual assault. Murder came to light when people arrived for prayers.

SC allows survey ASI of Bhojshala complex but says ‘no action on outcome without our permission’

Mediaeval structure in MP's Dhar district is claimed by both Hindus & Muslims. 2003 agreement allows both communities to worship there on different days.

MP HC orders ‘scientific survey’ of disputed Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula mosque complex by ASI

11th century site claimed by both Hindus & Muslims. On Hindu Front for Justice’s plea, court says it’s ‘constitutional as well as statutory obligation of ASI to have scientific survey’.

Delhi HC refuses to permit Shab-e-Barat prayers at Mehrauli’s Akhoondji mosque demolished by DDA

The mosque in Mehrauli was recently demolished after being declared illegal by the Delhi Development Authority.

On Camera

TV Somanathan’s letter is a reminder—civil servants must roll out the red carpet for investors

The reason that India hasn’t grown at the speed of South Korea, China or Vietnam is because the machinery of the government still holds on to the ‘commanding heights’.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Indian firm sets up titanium, superalloy plants to meet global need. Safran, Dassault, BAE line up

PTC Industries is investing Rs 1,000 cr in 4 manufacturing plants in UP, has already started supplying titanium parts to BAE Systems for its M-777 howitzers that India also uses.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.