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‘Avoid cow sacrifice on Bakrid’: Former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari

‘Avoid cow sacrifice on Bakrid’: Former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari

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In a significant move aimed at strengthening communal harmony ahead of Eid al-Adha (Bakrid), Iqbal Ansari, a prominent local figure and former litigant in the Babri Masjid land dispute case, urged the Muslim community to completely avoid cow sacrifice during the festival. Iqbal Ansari pointed out that cow slaughter aligns with neither Islamic scriptures nor the Indian Constitution. ( Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times/For Representative Purposes Only) Ansari has also formally requested the government to designate the cow as India’s “national animal” and “national heritage”, arguing that granting legal constitutional status would put a definitive end to cases of cow-related vigilantism and mob lynching. Speaking to ANI regarding his initiative, Ansari stressed the importance of respecting the religious sentiments of neighbours to safeguard the country’s social fabric. “This is a matter concerning our nation, the Hindu faith, and Islam. While sacrifice has been an integral part of Islamic traditions for generations during Eid al-Adha, we must respect the laws governing our land. Muslims should never sacrifice animals that are legally restricted. In India, our Hindu …

‘Glaring similarities with Babri Masjid judgment’: Owaisi reacts to MP HC’s Bhojshala verdict

‘Glaring similarities with Babri Masjid judgment’: Owaisi reacts to MP HC’s Bhojshala verdict

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In a sharp reaction to the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s verdict declaring the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday said he hoped the Supreme Court would overturn the order. AIMIM President & MP Asaduddin Owaisi (ANI Video Grab) The remarks comes after the Madhya Pradesh high court declared the disputed Bhojshala site as a temple and that the Centre and ASI can decide on its administration and management. Also Read | Disputed Bhojshala site declared temple by Madhya Pradesh high court Owaisi’s response on the HC verdict Reacting to the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s verdict, Owaisi said he hoped the Supreme Court would overturn the order, drawing parallels with the Babri Masjid judgment. “We hope the Supreme Court will set this right and overturn this order. Glaring similarities with the Babri Masjid judgment,” Owaisi said in a post on X. Muslim clerics on HC verdict Muslim clerics and members of the Kamal Maula Mosque management committee also expressed disappointment over the verdict and said …

Battle of Panipat’s legacy: 500-year-old Kabuli Bagh Masjid stands tall

Battle of Panipat’s legacy: 500-year-old Kabuli Bagh Masjid stands tall

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Surrounded by a large number of handloom-making units, narrow alleys and bustling houses, the 500-year-old Mughal-era Kabuli Bagh Masjid still stands tall in Panipat. Hazi Kalimudin, an 82-year-old from Bihar’s Araria was visiting the mosque on Monday with his nephew Afzan Khan, who works at a local factory. (HT Photo) Built in 1526 AD, the mosque was built by Mughal ruler Babur to commemorate his victory over Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi of the Lodhi dynasty in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. “Though the prayers at the monument remain shut for decades, the mosque is still preserving the memory of the battle which changed the course of India for years to come,” Ram Mohan Rai, an advocate and public historian, said. It is said that Babur named the mosque after his wife Mussamat Kabuli Begum. According to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the central prayer hall has its cells on either side of the mehrab, which is engraved with verses from the holy Quran. Faizan Khan, an 18-year-old boy who just finished his schooling, …

Muslims gather at Delhi`s Jama Masjid to offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayers

Muslims gather at Delhi`s Jama Masjid to offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayers

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Several devotees converged at the Jama Masjid in the national capital on Saturday morning to perform the special prayers of Eid-ul-Fitr. The atmosphere remained vibrant as families exchanged greetings, signalling the start of day-long festivities across the city. Following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent, the mosque premises and surrounding streets of Old Delhi were filled with worshippers, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramzan. A massive crowd of devotees and shoppers on Friday gathered at the Jama Masjid and its surrounding markets to make final purchases for Eid al-Fitr. Meanwhile, on Friday night, the Delhi Police strengthened the security measures in and around Jama Masjid in view of Eid al-Fitr. People also offered `Alvida Namaz` in Delhi`s Jama Masjid, ahead of Eid al-Fitr. The market around Jama Masjid is in full fervour as people shop for clothes and food items. Security was also heightened near the Uttam Nagar East metro station. The development comes after the Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Police to make adequate arrangements in the area in apprehension …

Kalyan Singh told an ‘utter lie’: K.K. Venugopal on Babri Masjid case

Kalyan Singh told an ‘utter lie’: K.K. Venugopal on Babri Masjid case

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Former Attorney General of India K.K. Venugopal may have represented Chief Ministers, States, and top politicians over the course of a long career, but still sees himself as The Accidental Lawyer, the title of his new autobiography. In a candid conversation with The Hindu, he discusses the “command from political masters” that triggered the anti-Sikh riots in the 1980s, his sense of betrayal when he realised then-Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh had told him an “utter lie” that the Babri Masjid would not be demolished in the 1990s, and the government’s duty today to ensure that there is no discrimination or persecution of any religion or caste. Edited excerpts: When did you decide to name your book, The Accidental Lawyer? The question of my entering the legal profession by accident took place when I originally abandoned B.Sc. Physics and decided that I will start entering the legal profession. That is how I called myself an accidental lawyer from the very beginning. Your father, Constitutional luminary and senior advocate MK Nambyar, has been a great …

From Tehran To Srinagar: Ayatollah Khamenei’s Jamia Masjid Visit That Transcended Sects | India News

From Tehran To Srinagar: Ayatollah Khamenei’s Jamia Masjid Visit That Transcended Sects | India News

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Last Updated:March 03, 2026, 23:08 IST In 1981, Seyyed Ali Khamenei visited Kashmir, invited by Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Farooq. He joined Sunni prayers at Jamia Masjid and spoke at Imambara Budgam, promoting unity. Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei also spoke to a gathering in Imambara of Budgam in March month of 1981. In 1981, just two years after the Islamic Revolution in Iran toppled the Shah’s regime, a young cleric, Seyyed Ali Khamenei—a close confidant of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini—set out on a journey that would leave a lasting mark, connecting the revolutionary spirit of Iran with the enduring resilience of India. Ayatollah Khomeini himself had deep personal ties to Kashmir; during his exile in Iraq, he had received an invitation from Aga Syed Yusuf al-Moosavi al-Safavi, a prominent Kashmiri Shia leader from Budgam, to visit the valley if circumstances ever allowed. Khomeini, in an interview with a French journalist had even expressed his preference to seek refuge in Kashmir over other places, highlighting the profound affection between the Iranian leadership and the Kashmiri people. It was …

After Turkmen Gate, Delhi High Court Orders Probe Into Encroachment Near Jama Masjid | India News

After Turkmen Gate, Delhi High Court Orders Probe Into Encroachment Near Jama Masjid | India News

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Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 20:03 IST The order came on a plea filed by a resident of Old Delhi, alleging illegal parking and construction near the historic mosque. A view of the Jama Masjid in Old Delhi. (PTI file photo) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered a detailed probe into encroachments in and around Jama Masjid, saying that “if any illegal construction is found, the law must take its course.” The order came on a plea filed by a resident of Old Delhi, alleging illegal parking and construction near the historic mosque. The plea also claimed that public land was being commercially exploited and that such encroachments were damaging the cultural heritage of Jama Masjid. The court asked the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to conduct a comprehensive survey of the area and remove any unauthorised structures. The development comes in the wake of tensions near Turkman Gate, where an MCD demolition drive led to violence on Wednesday. The demolition was conducted near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid and an adjoining graveyard after a High Court order …

Heightened security, governor’s appeal: Security prep ahead of Murshidabad ‘Babri Masjid’ foundation laying today

Heightened security, governor’s appeal: Security prep ahead of Murshidabad ‘Babri Masjid’ foundation laying today

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Security has been heightened in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district ahead of the foundation laying of a mosque modelled on Ayodhya’s demolished Babri Masjid proposed by suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir on Saturday. Posters of Babri Masjid put up in Murshidabad, on Tuesday.(ANI Video Grab) The day is especially sensitive as it is the anniversary of the December 6, 1992, demolition of the Babri Masjid. A Ram Mandir now stands at the spot in Ayodhya after the Supreme Court’s orders. The Beldanga area of Murshidabad, where the replica mosque has been proposed, has been placed under a “high security” zone, with the police, Rapid Action Force (RAF) and BSF units being mobilised, officials told news agency PTI. RAF personnel reached Rejinagar earlier on Friday and were stationed at a local school before their final deployment, an official quoted in the PTI report said, adding that reinforcements had also been deployed from Krishnanagar and Berhampore. The central forces conducted route marches and were seen patrolling areas near the proposed site of the mosque construction. West …

‘Maintain Peace’: Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Tells Supporters Ahead Of Babri Masjid Event | India News

‘Maintain Peace’: Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Tells Supporters Ahead Of Babri Masjid Event | India News

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Last Updated:December 06, 2025, 07:40 IST Kabir has insisted on going ahead with the ceremony despite being suspended by the TMC for what the party described as “anti-party activities.” TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir on Friday appealed for calm and restraint ahead of the foundation-laying ceremony of the “Babri Masjid” he plans to build in Murshidabad on Saturday, an event that has triggered political uproar and heightened security concerns in the district. Kabir said the main programme is scheduled to begin at noon, preceded by two hours of Quran recitation. Religious leaders from across West Bengal and several other states are expected to attend the event. “Whoever is coming to our programme must maintain discipline. No one should hurt any religion or post anything provocative on Facebook. I urge all of you to ensure the event is peaceful. We will lay the foundation stone of the Babri Masjid, and I need your cooperation,” Kabir told reporters. Kabir has insisted on going ahead with the ceremony despite being suspended by the …

‘Nehru Wanted To Build Babri Masjid With Public Funds, But Patel Opposed It’: Rajnath Singh | India News

‘Nehru Wanted To Build Babri Masjid With Public Funds, But Patel Opposed It’: Rajnath Singh | India News

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Last Updated:December 02, 2025, 21:29 IST Singh praised Patel as a true secular leader who upheld the principles of inclusivity without appeasing any group. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. (IMAGE: PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday claimed that India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, had proposed building the Babri Masjid using public funds, but Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel opposed the idea and prevented its implementation. Speaking at a gathering in Sadhli village near Vadodara, as part of the ‘Unity March’ to commemorate Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, Singh praised Patel as a true secular leader who upheld the principles of inclusivity without appeasing any group. “Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to build the Babri Masjid (in Ayodhya) using public funds. If anyone opposed this proposal, it was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, born to a Gujarati mother. He didn’t allow the Babri Masjid to be built using public funds,” Singh said. Singh went on to explain how Patel supported the restoration of the Somnath Temple, but with a clear distinction: funds for the temple’s restoration came from public donations, …