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Baburnama citation, ‘centuries-old temple of Vishnu avatar’. Plea at centre of Sambhal mosque row

Stating that they are idol worshippers & devotees of Shiva & Vishnu, petitioners said they are asserting their right to visit & pay homage to religious place of ‘Kalki Avtar’.

Sambhal Masjid row: A Mughal-era mosque, Gyanvapi-like legal battle & clashes that killed 4

Built during Mughal emperor Babur’s reign, Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal is in focus after clashes between local residents and police during court-ordered survey claimed four lives.

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.

Sambhal is the result of Supreme Court opening a backdoor with flawed Gyanvapi order

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

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.

Toll in Sambhal mosque violence rises to 4, prohibitory orders issued, entry barred till 30 Nov

Tension loomed in this UP city since 19 November when its Jama Masjid was first surveyed on court orders, following a petition that a Harihar temple initially stood om the site.

Security tightened near Sambhal’s Jama masjid after violence erupted over ASI survey

Visuals from near the mosque show security personnel with batons, flashlights, firearms, vehicle barriers & metal detectors to maintain regulations.

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.

3.5 lakh CCTV cameras installed under Op Trinetra helped solve 1,355 cases, say UP Police

As many as 12,200 CCTV cameras were installed at 4,200 locations across UP's Sambhal district under Operation Trinetra.

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Gel manicure is weakening your nails. Here’s how to care for them

One young patient came to me after years of non-stop gels; her nails were so fragile they peeled in layers.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.