The Allahabad High Court has directed the ASI to provide a detailed reply regarding the necessity of whitewashing, extra lighting, and decorative lights outside the Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The directive follows a petition by the mosque management and highlights the need for further examination by ASI experts.
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Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad denied fleeing Syria as part of a pre-arranged plan. In a Facebook statement, Assad claimed he left Damascus on December 8th after rebels seized the capital, initially relocating to a Russian base. He insisted on continuing the fight but was evacuated to Russia following drone attacks on the base.
A teenage boy in Delhi deceived several minor girls into stealing valuables by claiming he had a life-threatening illness. The police discovered the scam when one girl confessed during questioning. The boy was found fit and had lied to multiple girls to maintain a lavish lifestyle. The police recovered the stolen jewellery and sent the boy to a reformation home.
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Arvind Kejriwal lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, accusing BJP of manipulating New Delhi's voter roll by adding 13,000 and deleting 5,500 entries to influence the election. Kejriwal's delegation demanded action against implicated officials and claimed violations of election code by BJP candidate Parvesh Verma, urging for a fair election process.
A damaged MGL pipeline caused by unauthorized excavation in Andheri East led to a 40ft-high blaze, injuring three motorists and gutting multiple vehicles. The fire was contained after the gas supply was quickly disconnected. An FIR has been filed against the contractor and operator for negligence, with an inquiry report sought from the fire department and BMC.
Nearly 47 years after the 1978 communal riots in Sambhal, three displaced Hindu families have regained partial possession of their ancestral land, with the district administration returning 10,000 sq ft out of a 15,000 sq ft plot. Authorities are investigating the ownership of the remaining land.
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) aims to establish India as a global submarine and warship construction hub, citing potential 50% cost reductions. Competing for a major Indian Navy contract, TKMS proposes a collaborative center with Mazagaon Dockyards Limited, eyeing future export opportunities amid rising global demand.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath addressed speculation about his prime ministerial ambitions, emphasizing his commitment to serving Uttar Pradesh and rejecting any discord with BJP's central leadership. He defended the government's bulldozer action and the ban on offering namaz on public roads, calling for discipline during public events and religious gatherings.
President Donald Trump announced broad tariffs affecting most nations, excluding Russia, citing existing sanctions that limit trade. Despite seeking enhanced trade relations with Russia, US trade figures with Russia have significantly declined, and experts question Trump's strategy given the larger commercial opportunities with Canada, Mexico, and Europe.