Demolition Drive
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Bulldozer action in UP's Sambhal, illegal Eidgah, mosque razed from over 10.5 bighas of govt land
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 15, 2026, 02:11 PM ISTThe Uttar Pradesh administration demolished an allegedly illegal Eidgah, mosque, two minarets and houses in Sambhal while clearing over 10.5 bighas of encroached government land worth more than Rs 5 crore. The six-hour operation was carried out following court directions.
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Jaipur anti-encroachment drive: Several structures razed amid heavy security | What we know so far
Rajasthan | Jun 08, 2026, 09:28 AM ISTAccording to official orders issued by the Divisional Commissioner, mobile internet services—including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G connectivity—have been suspended across the Jaipur Commissionerate and adjoining areas for 48 hours, beginning midnight of June 7 and continuing until midnight of June 8.
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Delhi govt takes big action after Malviya Nagar fire as MCD demolishes 12 illegal properties today
Delhi | Jun 06, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTSince June 1, as part of a major city-wide campaign against unauthorised construction, the MCD has demolished 94 properties and sealed 114 properties. Strict demolition and sealing operations were carried out in areas under the South Zone.
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Mumbai: Mega demolition drive launched to free Railway land; over 500 structures face action | VIDEO
Maharashtra | May 19, 2026, 09:17 PM ISTBrief unrest broke out near the location as residents of the area objected to what they described as a sudden and unannounced action. Several families were also spotted sitting beside heaps of personal possessions left strewn along the nearby footpaths.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 19, 2026
India | May 19, 2026, 08:35 PM ISTThe US Department of Justice moved to dismiss criminal claims that accused Gautam Adani and his associates of participating in an alleged bribery scheme connected to India’s biggest solar energy project, as per the court filings.
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'Bulldozers will roll across country....': Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh warns of illegal construction
West Bengal | May 17, 2026, 10:39 AM ISTWest Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has issued a strong statement regarding the ongoing bulldozer drive in West Bengal, saying that bulldozers will be used wherever illegal construction or encroachment is found.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 15, 2026
India | May 15, 2026, 08:35 PM ISTThe entrance examination for undergraduate medical programs, held on May 3, was annulled on May 12 amid claims that the question paper had been leaked. Subsequently, the Central government handed over the investigation to the CBI.
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'Where should we live and study?': Nepal girl's letter to PM after demolition leaves family homeless
World | May 14, 2026, 09:52 AM ISTAn 11-year-old Nepali girl's letter to Prime Minister Balendra Shah has cast a spotlight on the humanitarian fallout of Kathmandu's mass eviction drive. Over 15,000 squatters have been displaced, which has led to criticism, legal intervention and protests across Nepal.
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Turkman Gate violence: 12 held, permission granted to offer Friday prayers at Faiz-e-Elahi mosque
Delhi | Jan 09, 2026, 02:14 PM ISTTwelve people have now been arrested in connection with the violence that erupted near Delhi's Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid during a court-ordered anti-encroachment drive in the Turkman Gate area. Clashes broke out after a social media post falsely claimed that the mosque was being demolished.
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Turkman Gate violence: 10 influencers under lens for instigating mob; 11 arrests till now | DETAILS
Delhi | Jan 08, 2026, 08:12 PM ISTViolence broke out in the Turkman Gate area of Delhi after a mob pelted stones at police and civic officials during an anti-encroachment drive. Police have discovered that false rumours were spread claiming that the Faiz-e-Elahi was intended to be demolished.
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Will bulldozer action be carried out near Jama Masjid? Delhi HC gives MCD 2-month deadline
Delhi | Jan 08, 2026, 04:49 PM ISTThe Delhi High Court has given the MCD two months to survey and clear illegal encroachments around Jama Masjid, raising the possibility of bulldozer action soon. The area remains heavily congested due to unauthorised stalls, including near Maulana Azad's memorial.
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Turkman Gate violence: Six more accused arrested, YouTuber Salman to be questioned by Delhi Police
India | Jan 08, 2026, 01:54 PM ISTEarlier in the day, a demolition drive resumed near the Faiz-e-Elahi mosque at Turkman Gate in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan area, a day after violent clashes broke out during an anti-encroachment operation.
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Demolition drive resumes near Faiz-e-Elahi Mosque at Turkman Gate in Delhi day after clashes | Video
Delhi | Jan 08, 2026, 12:38 PM ISTFive people were arrested in connection with the stone pelting incident that took place on Wednesday, during the anti-encroachment demolition drive near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate in Delhi.
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Turkman Gate violence: 30 stone-pelters identified, 400 videos under probe | What we know so far
Delhi | Jan 08, 2026, 09:24 AM ISTViolence erupted during an anti-encroachment drive near the Faiz-e-Elahi mosque in Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan area early Wednesday, with some people pelting stones at police personnel, leaving five of them injured.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 7, 2026
India | Jan 07, 2026, 09:05 PM ISTFive people, including a minor, were taken into custody, while 10–15 others were detained for questioning after over 100 protesters allegedly hurled stones at police personnel and MCD officials during a late-night drive between Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Turkman Gate demolition: How did events unfold from police deployment to stone-pelting? A timeline
Delhi | Jan 07, 2026, 02:39 PM ISTAt least five police personnel were injured after some people allegedly pelted stones and glass bottles at the force when the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was carrying out a court-mandated demolition on land adjoining the mosque and a nearby graveyard.
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Delhi Police busts plot as false Faiz-e-Elahi mosque demolition rumours spark unrest; five arrested
Delhi | Jan 07, 2026, 02:09 PM ISTDelhi Police have uncovered a conspiracy in Turkman Gate where rumours of a mosque demolition were deliberately spread to provoke violence. Fake videos circulated online led to crowd mobilisation and stone-pelting. The mosque remains untouched and five people have been arrested so far.
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SP MP's name surfaces in Turkman Gate violence, police to question Mohibbullah Nadvi
Delhi | Jan 07, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTSP MP's name surfaces in Turkman Gate violence, police to question Mohibbullah Nadvi
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Five cops injured as stones pelted during demolition drive near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, 10 detained
Delhi | Jan 07, 2026, 09:38 AM ISTThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out a demolition drive at the encroached area in the vicinity of Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, Turkman Gate, near Ramlila Maidan in the national capital. Heavy security was deployed in the region to maintain law and order.
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DK Shivakumar hits back at Kerala CM Vijayan over Bengaluru demolition drive: 'Don't interfere’
India | Dec 27, 2025, 11:42 PM ISTDK Shivakumar said the area in question was an encroached waste dumpsite and alleged that land mafia interests were behind attempts to turn it into a slum."We have humanity. We gave people an opportunity to move to new places. Only a few of them are locals," he said.