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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicVaranasi court

Topic: Varanasi court

Judge Vishvesha’s last Gyanvapi order sets his legacy. It’s like Ayodhya all over again

Varanasi district judge Ajaya Krishna Vishvesha issued the last order of his career at 3 pm Wednesday. Within about 12 hours, Hindu prayers were performed inside Gyanvapi mosque cellar.

Varanasi court allows Hindus to offer prayers in sealed basement of Gyanvapi mosque

Court has instructed district administration to make arrangements for puja in next seven days, according to lawyer for the Hindu side, Vishnu Shankar Jain.

ASI survey on Gyanvapi Mosque to be given to both side, rules Varanasi Court

In the Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath row, the ASI report will be given to all parties but will not be made public.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

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.