None of the petitions pleading for surveying the mosques should have been entertained by the judiciary, for the Places of Worship Act, 1991, freezes the religious character of sacred places as it existed on August 15, 1947... [Read More]
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18 November,2024 11:03 AM ISTBJP`s Mumbai North Central candidate Ujjwal Nikam, Shiv Sena nominee from Mumbai North West Ravindra Waikar and actor Ajaz Khan were among the candidates who filed their nominations on Friday for Lok Sabha elections 2024. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
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02 August,2023 01:02 PM ISTMumbai’s iconic 84-year-old Ram Ashraya restaurant located in Matunga is one of the seven Indian restaurants that made it to the Taste Atlas’ list. It was their upma that secured them this spot—and not surprisingly, the dish was sold out when we went to try it out last week... [Read More]
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03 August,2024 11:01 AM ISTAnil Kapoor-hosted Bigg Boss OTT 3 is set to air its grand finale on Friday night, with finalists Sana Makbul, Kritika Malik, Ranvir Shorey, Naezy, and Sai Ketan Rao vying for the trophy. The star-studded event promises special performances and surprise guest appearances. In support of Naezy, a fan meet event saw the attendance of Sana Sultan, Adnaan Shaikh, and Ajaz Khan. Along with them, his childhood friends and fans also came to support him. Naved Shaikh, better known as Naezy, is a prominent Indian rapper from Mumbai who gained mainstream recognition with the hit song "Mere Gully Mein" featuring DIVINE. Naezy is known for his popular tracks like "Aafat," "Haq Hai," "Bombay 70," and "NY Se Mumbai."... [Read More]
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22 April,2024 02:35 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra tomorrow and unveil projects worth over Rs 30,500 crore in the state. He will inaugurate the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, built at a cost of about Rs 17,840 crore. Atal Setu is the longest bridge and also the longest sea bridge in the country. During the visit, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of an underground road tunnel connecting Eastern Freeway`s Orange Gate and launch Namo Mahila Shashaktikaran Abhiyaan in the state.... [Read More]
12 January,2024 11:12 AM ISTThe 39th anniversary of Operation Blue Star was observed at the Golden Temple, Amritsar on June 6. Several people were seen wearing black turbans to mark the anniversary. Security across Amritsar was tightened in view of the anniversary of Operation Blue Star. Notably, Operation Blue Star was carried out by the Indian Army in June 1984. Its aim was to capture Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his supporters hiding in the Golden Temple. On the operation’s 39th anniversary, police forces in civil clothes were deployed inside the Sikh shrine’s premises. Pro-Khalistan slogans were openly raised by people inside the Gurudwara’s premises. People were also carrying Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale’s posters. DCP (Law & Order) Amritsar said that the deployment was made to avoid any untoward situation. Guru Granth Sahib damaged during Operation Blue Star was taken out for public display.... [Read More]
06 June,2023 05:18 PM IST | MumbaiDays after mafia Atiq was killed on camera, a viral video sparked a political controversy. In a viral video Congress leader, Rajkumar Raju was seen paying tribute to the mafia Atiq Ahmed. He laid the Indian flag on his grave and recited `Kalma` at the grave and says he`ll fight to get the honour to Atiq and Ashraf Ahmed. Blaming BJP Government, Raju called Atiq `Shaheed` and demanded `Bharat Ratna` for him. Reacting to the incident, Prayagraj Congress President Pradeep Kumar Mishra expelled him from the party for 6 years. ... [Read More]
20 April,2023 06:18 PM ISTBodies of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf have been taken to Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital located in MG Road area of the city in Prayagraj for post-mortem. Watch for more details!... [Read More]
17 April,2023 05:16 PM IST | Uttar PradeshThe funeral of Ganster turned politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were held in Parayagraj on April 16. The last rites of the duo were performed at Kasrai Masari graveyard. Atiq`s son Asad, an accused in the Umesh Pal murder case who was killed in encounter was also buried at the same graveyard on April 15. Heavy police deployment had been done in the burial ground to maintain law and order situation.... [Read More]
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