The Karnataka High Court has permitted Hindus to perform puja at the Shivalinga within Ladle Mashak Dargah during Mahashivaratri, while Muslims can perform Urs-related rituals. The court order emphasizes adherence to designated time slots and maintaining the site's status quo amidst heightened security to prevent disturbances.
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The Supreme Court has given the Punjab government until December 31 to convince farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on a month-long hunger strike, to move to a hospital. The court criticized the state's failure to provide medical aid and suggested those blocking assistance could be abetting suicide.
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The Allahabad high court has stayed the arrest of SP MP Ziaur Rahman Barq, implicated in the violence during a survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, UP. The court has allowed the investigation to continue and instructed Barq to cooperate with the authorities. The clashes resulted in multiple casualties.
US President Trump acknowledged the strength of India-US relations by sharing PM Modi's podcast praising him. Modi highlighted Trump's support during the 2019 'Howdy Modi' event and appreciated Trump's leadership stance. Trump also recently addressed India's high tariff rates amid trade negotiations.
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Supreme Court reprimands an advocate for filing a 'vexatious litigation' in a criminal case and seeks explanation. Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma issued a contempt notice after discovering the repeat appeal against Madras HC's decision. Following objections, the court gave an opportunity for a detailed explanation regarding the second appeal filing.
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