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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has ordered the closure of Delhi’s Red Fort complex from July 15 to August 15, 2026, for preparations ahead of the 80th Independence Day celebrations. Entry on August 15 will be restricted to those with government-issued passes amid tight security.

The Supreme Court directed that Muslims be provided a separate open space near the disputed Bhojshala site for Friday namaz on an ad hoc basis, restrained the ASI from making structural changes without permission, and said it would hear the sensitive matter expeditiously

The Supreme Court granted interim relief by staying its earlier order directing sealing of structures within the 100-metre prohibited zone near a protected monument at Delhi Golf Club. The court also issued notice to ASI over alleged neglect of heritage conservation duties

Following a High Court ruling declaring the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex a temple, Hindu groups held a "Mahavijay Mahotsav" victory celebration in Madhya Pradesh. Devotees installed an eternal flame and demanded the return of the original Vagdevi idol from London

Following a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling, Hindu devotees began daily worship at Dhar’s Bhojshala complex after ASI lifted restrictions. The court recognised the site as an 11th-century Saraswati temple and Sanskrit learning centre, ending the previous arrangement allowing limited Hindu and Muslim prayers.

Acting on the recent ruling of the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) issued a fresh order on May 16, granting unrestricted access to the Hindu community for worship and learning activities at the site.

The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court is set to pronounce its long-awaited verdict in the sensitive Bhojshala–Kamal Maula Mosque dispute on May 15. The case, involving competing Hindu and Muslim claims over the Dhar site, has been under litigation for decades.

The Supreme Court will hear a plea filed by the mosque committee challenging a Chandausi court’s order permitting a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The matter has escalated following the Allahabad High Court’s refusal to stay the survey, with the Archaeological Survey of India stating the mosque is a protected monument rather than a place of worship.

Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar visited key historical and cultural landmarks in Hyderabad on Saturday. He toured Golconda Fort and Hussain Sagar, where officials briefed him on heritage and architectural aspects of the sites.

The Mughal-era mausoleum generated revenue of Rs 297 crore through ticket sales in the last five years. Qutub Minar and Red Fort of Delhi were in second and third positions in FY23-24

In the letter, the CM said Rani Chennamma has a unique place in India's history as one of the first women to lead an armed resistance against colonial rule. The Chief Minister said that Rani Chennamma's valour and indomitable spirit continue to inspire generations across the nation

According to reports, the miscreants not only dug up the premises of the temple, but also destroyed the roof of the temple.

A purported video of 20 seconds went viral on internet in which one of the gardens of the monument submerged with rain water

The museum will feature a floating display of alphabets from scripts of India with pronunciation sound.

ASI officials, however, claimed that the picture circulated online was six months old

The ASI will undertake a year-long study to find ways to prevent the green-coloured stains on the Taj Mahal caused by the faecal matter of insects along the Yamuna adjacent to the monument

Mumtaz Ahmad said the ASI survey was being done on court orders and no ASI official had given any statement regarding the survey proceedings. 

As the fourth survey ended on Monday, Shubhash Nandan Chaturvedi, an Advocate for the Hindu side, said that the court-ordered survey is proceeding smoothly.

Allahabad High Court rejected Muslim plea against ASI survey of Gyanvapi mosque, except Wazukhana' area.

The ASI team members, accompanied by representatives of the Hindu petitioners in a legal dispute concerning the mosque, were present inside the complex under strict security arrangements.