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  Gujarat: CRPF jawan kills ASI live-in partner after dispute, later surrenders at her police station

  Gujarat | July 20, 2025 13:20 IST

  The incident came days after a jilted lover killed his live-in partner after she refused to comply with his marriage proposal in Mumbai. 24-year-old Samshuddin Mohammed Hafiz, who was employed as a chef at a five-star hotel in the city, was arrested by Mira Road police on June 14.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: ASI dies in Samba road accident during duty after hit by speeding vehicle

  Jammu and Kashmir | May 25, 2025 17:21 IST

  ASI Yog Raj Singh died and another officer injured after a speeding vehicle rammed a police checkpoint during an anti-cattle smuggling operation in Samba, Jammu and Kashmir.

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  Uttar Pradesh: Sambhal Jama Masjid likely to be renamed as 'Juma Masjid' | Check what ASI said

  Uttar Pradesh | April 08, 2025 14:18 IST

  The blue-coloured ASI board, currently kept at the Satyavrat police outpost, is expected to be installed soon, replacing the older sign that bore the name “Shahi Jama Masjid. The new board has been issued in accordance with the name recorded in ASI documents.

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  OPINION | Who is afraid of Waqf Amendment Bill?

  India | March 18, 2025 16:18 IST

  The Waqf Amendment Bill faces strong opposition from AIMPLB and political parties, but the government remains firm. Meanwhile, VHP and Bajrang Dal demand the removal of Aurangzeb's grave, sparking protests in Maharashtra.

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  Uttar Pradesh: Whitewashing of Shahi Jama Masjid outer wall begins in Sambhal | Video

  Uttar Pradesh | March 16, 2025 10:29 IST

  Uttar Pradesh: Sambhal has been tense after riots broke out on November 24 last year following a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, a Mughal-era mosque here. Four people were killed and several, including police personnel, were injured in the clashes.

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  Bihar: ASI Santosh Singh succumbs to injuries after attack by assailants in Munger, 4 detained

  Bihar | March 15, 2025 15:02 IST

  Bihar: ASI Santosh Kumar Singh succumbed to his injuries at Patna's Paras Hospital at around 10:00 pm on Friday (March 14), despite medical efforts.

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  Jama Masjid committee sought permission from ASI for renovation, decoration of mosque in Sambhal

  Uttar Pradesh | February 23, 2025 20:51 IST

  After November 2024 communal violence in Sambhal, the management of Shahi Jama Masjid has written a letter to ASI seeking permission for cleaning and decoration of the mosque.

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  Sambhal: Excavation team discovers ancient marble-made 'baoli' in Chandausi | Watch

  Uttar Pradesh | December 22, 2024 14:34 IST

  As per the Sambhal District Magistrate, the structure seems to be over 150 years and is covered in mud. The excavation was started after the matter was brought into the attention of officials during a public meeting on Saturday.

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  Sambhal: ASI team undertakes survey at five shrines, 19 wells, to submit report soon

  Uttar Pradesh | December 20, 2024 16:42 IST

  The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team visited the violence-hit Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. The team reached Moradabad on Thursday. According to sources, the team may commence carbon dating at an ancient Shiva temple following Friday prayers.

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  UP: ASI team to visit Sambhal today, likely to conduct carbon dating of 46-year-old temple

  Uttar Pradesh | December 20, 2024 0:00 IST

  Three idols were recovered from a well near the ancient Shiva-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal following the temple's reopening during an anti-encroachment drive.

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  ASI team likely to visit Sambhal on Thursday to investigate temple, nearby well

  Uttar Pradesh | December 17, 2024 23:03 IST

  Sambhal news updates: The ASI team will first go to the DM office and then will reach the ancient temple for the probe.

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  Bihar ASI dies by suicide with service pistol in Patna barracks, investigation underway

  Bihar | November 02, 2024 14:57 IST

  Assistant Sub-Inspector Ajit Singh reportedly took his own life with his service pistol in Patna’s Gandhi Maidan barracks. Patna police have launched an investigation, with preliminary reports suggesting suicide.

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  Delhi HC asks ASI, Centre to present files on not declaring Jama Masjid as 'protected' monument

  Delhi | September 27, 2024 18:19 IST

  The Delhi High Court asked the ministry to present the files containing the decision of the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in which it was said that the Mughal-era Jama Masjid should not be declared a protected monument. The next hearing of the case in the Delhi High Court will be in October.

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  WATCH | Plant grows out of Taj Mahal's main pillar: Locals, experts express concerns, ASI responds

  Uttar Pradesh | September 19, 2024 18:43 IST

  Plant grows out of Taj Mahal's main pillar: Locals expressed concern and said such incidents reflect the lack of regular monitoring and proper maintenance.

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  Neglect in Taj Mahal maintenance raises concerns after plant grow on main dome

  India | September 18, 2024 11:36 IST

  The plant has emerged between two marble stones and a molding section, with its leaves swaying rapidly in the breeze.

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  WATCH: MP cop puts off uniform after BJP councillor's husband threatens him 'wardi utarva dunga'

  Madhya Pradesh | September 16, 2024 18:27 IST

  A seven-month-old dramatic video of Kotwali police station of Singrauli district went viral on social media. In the video, an ASI is seen putting off his uniform after a BJP leader threatened him to get him removed from his post.

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  Taj Mahal water leakage: Water seepage reported at main dome amid heavy rainfall in Agra | VIDEO

  Uttar Pradesh | September 14, 2024 20:19 IST

  Taj Mahal water leakage due to heavy rain: Following three days of relentless rain in Agra, water seepage has been detected in the main dome of the Taj Mahal. While the flooding also affected parts of the monument's garden, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) confirmed no damage to the structure.

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  Hearing on Gyanvapi complex ASI survey petition today in Allahabad High Court

  Uttar Pradesh | August 22, 2024 8:22 IST

  In the previous hearing on July 9, the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee, which manages the mosque, was granted four weeks to file a response to the petition. The High Court will now review the submissions as part of its deliberation on the matter.

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  Punjab: 100 people storm police station in Ludhiana, thrash ASI

  India | July 28, 2024 19:06 IST

  The incident happened after a heated argument between the police officials and a shopkeeper at a checkpoint near the police station. The shopkeeper was speeding on his scooter and was stopped at the check post.

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  Ratna Bhandar of Puri Jagannath Temple reopens after 46 years: What's inside treasury?

  India | July 15, 2024 17:23 IST

  The Ratna Bhandar, the treasury of the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Odisha, was reopened after 46 years. An 11-member team, including officials from the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration and the Archaeological Survey of India, broke three locks to access the inner chamber.