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A Hindu organisation’s plan to install a 1.5-tonne Shiva Lingam near the 14th-century Adina Mosque in Malda has revived the mandir-masjid debate. The BJP claims the ASI-protected site stands atop the historic Adinath Temple, while police issued security warnings

The Supreme Court directed that Muslims be provided a separate open space near the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar for Friday namaz on an interim basis, while restraining the ASI from structural changes and agreeing to hear the sensitive dispute expeditiously

A fresh petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s ruling that the Bhojshala complex in Dhar is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. The dispute also involves claims by Muslim and Jain petitioners over the protected ASI site

Hundreds of Hindu devotees held a “maha aarti” at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex after the Madhya Pradesh High Court declared it a temple. Muslim residents protested peacefully by offering namaz at home wearing black bands amid tight security deployment

The Archaeological Survey of India told the Madhya Pradesh High Court that the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex was built using remains of earlier temples from the Paramara period, citing scientific survey evidence, as hearings continue over the site’s religious character

The Muslim side in the Bhojshala Temple–Kamal Maula Mosque dispute told the Madhya Pradesh High Court that the complex has historically been recorded as a mosque in revenue records, with no clear evidence of a Saraswati temple established by Raja Bhoj.

The Centre has said it is promoting AI, AR-VR and other digital tools for heritage preservation, museum digitisation and cultural dissemination. It also highlighted initiatives like JATAN, NMMA and SPPEL, along with funding support for ASI’s excavation and conservation work

A Haryana Police assistant sub-inspector allegedly shot himself dead in Rohtak district, officials said. The incident comes amid the controversy surrounding the recent death of senior police officer Y. Puran Kumar, who was found with a gunshot wound in Chandigarh

Burglars struck at two houses, including the residence of an ASI, and stole a motorbike in Echoda mandal on Wednesday night. Gold, silver and cash were stolen. Police registered cases and began investigations with help from the CLUES team.

Marking a significant step toward the preservation and enhancement of the mosque’s historic structure, the entire process will be carried out under the direct supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team.

The mosque management committee has filed the petition requesting permission to whitewash the mosque premises ahead of Ramzan, a matter that has sparked considerable debate in recent months.

Issues notice to Centre, Archaeological Survey of India not to take steps over a well near Jama Masjid

Sambhal erupted in violent clashes on Nov 24 following a court-ordered survey of the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid in the Kot Garvi area of city

Summoned to the police station over a land dispute, Muthyalu reportedly requested more time to finish his ongoing farm work, but the police did not respond favorably. He alleged that ASI Koti Singh, influenced by his neighbor Raja Bhaskar, assaulted him without provocation. Muthyalu claimed that the ASI visited the disputed site, verbally abused him, and then physically attacked him.

A woman Assistant Sub Inspector(ASI) has been appointed as nodal officer to receive complaints of the police personnel.

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

ASI will utilise advanced tools like laser scanning to evaluate the condition of the chamber, says Justice Rath

Officials stated that upon arriving at the airport, the crew member attempted to enter without undergoing a security check. The ASI on duty stopped her and requested that she be screened.

Commissioner of Police Dr B Anuradha and other officials appreciated the ASI for his effort.