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Loudspeakers removed from several religious sites in Lucknow as police crack down on noise pollution
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 09, 2025, 04:14 PM ISTLucknow Police launched a fresh drive in the Wazirganj area to remove illegal loudspeakers from mosques and temples as part of the Yogi government’s ongoing campaign against noise pollution.
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Delhi govt extends loudspeaker deadline amid festive season; check revised timings
Delhi | Sep 22, 2025, 09:26 PM ISTThe UT government’s decision in this regard has been announced by Manjinder Singh Sirsa. He also thanked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for the decision.
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Madhya Pradesh IAS officer's remark on temple loudspeakers sparks controversy
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 22, 2024, 11:22 AM ISTShailbala is a 2009 batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre. Currently, she is posted as Additional Secretary in the Public Administration Department i.e. General Administration Department (GAD).
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If use of loudspeakers harmful during Ganesh Chaturthi then same for Eid too: Bombay HC
Maharashtra | Sep 18, 2024, 04:54 PM ISTIf it (loudspeaker) is harmful for Ganesh Chaturthi, it is harmful for Eid also,” The Bombay High Court observed disposing of the petitions which seek a ban on the use of “DJs", "dance" and "laser lights" during the Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi processions.
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77 loudspeakers removed from religious places in Madhya Pradesh's Shajapur, permission mandatory
Madhya Pradesh | May 25, 2024, 11:06 PM ISTAccording to the government order, it is necessary to take permission from SDM before installing loudspeakers at any religious place.
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Strict action if loudspeakers found violating norms: CM Adityanath warns UP officials
India | May 19, 2022, 06:34 AM IST"The noise of loudspeakers should be within the premises where they are installed," Yogi Adityanath said.
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Allahabad HC denies permission for use of loudspeaker at mosque for azaan
India | May 06, 2022, 11:46 PM ISTThe order came on a petition filed by one Irfan of Badaun district. Petitioner Irfan moved the high court after a subdivisional magistrate had in December last year rejected his application seeking permission for playing loudspeaker/mike in a village mosque at the time of azaan.
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BJP instigating people on loudspeaker, Hanuman Chalisa issues: Lalu Prasad Yadav
India | May 05, 2022, 10:39 AM ISTLalu Prasad Yadav said that those demanding a ban on loudspeakers on mosques wanted to divide the country.
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Hanuman Chalisa row: Navneet, husband Ravi Rana walk free from Byculla Jail
India | May 05, 2022, 05:11 PM ISTMP Navneet Rana and her husband Ravi Rana, who is an independent MLA, were arrested on April 23 from their Mumbai residence after declaring that they would recite the Hanuman Chalisa outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's home in Bandra.
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Hanuman Chalisa row: 150 MNS workers arrested over communal tensions in Nashik
India | May 05, 2022, 06:52 AM ISTThe loudspeakers row started when Raj Thackeray on April 12 gave an ultimatum to the Maharashtra government to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3, failing which, he warned, MNS workers will play Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers.
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Bal Thackeray's old video shows him speak against loudspeakers, Muslims praying on roads | WATCH
India | May 04, 2022, 12:10 PM ISTA case was filed against Raj Thackeray on Tuesday when he appealed to people to play Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers in the areas where loudspeakers are used for 'Aazan' from today.
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Loudspeaker row: Case registered against Raj Thackeray after his 'ultimatum' speech
India | May 03, 2022, 07:25 PM ISTMaharashtra police chief Rajnish Seth said the Aurangabad police commissioner will take appropriate legal action against Raj Thackeray over his speech against loudspeakers atop mosques.
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Heavy police deployment in Ayodhya after objectionable items dumped outside mosques
India | Apr 28, 2022, 02:11 PM ISTThe Ayodhya district administration officials later held meetings with religious leaders and assured them that those behind the incident will be punished.
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Bid to incite communal tension busted, Delhi Police arrests youth for giving threats in video
India | Apr 26, 2022, 11:53 PM ISTAfter the video came to police knowledge, Sohail was arrested and a case under section 153A has been registered against him.
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Loudspeaker controversy: Maharashtra wants common rule, all-party delegation to meet Centre
India | Apr 25, 2022, 09:41 PM IST"If Centre makes a national-level rule over loudspeakers, issues won't come up in states. It was decided that an all-party delegation will meet Centre & discuss this," Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil said.
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Uttar Pradesh: No religious procession without permission; mics allowed but conditions apply
India | Apr 19, 2022, 04:58 PM ISTRegarding the mics being used at religious places, Yogi Adityanath said that although mics can be used, make sure the sound does not come out of the premises.
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Loudspeakers banned within 100 metres of mosques before and after Azaan in Nashik
India | Apr 18, 2022, 12:48 PM ISTThe development came after MNS chief Raj Thackeray last week reiterated his demand that loudspeakers on mosques be removed by May 3 or else MNS will play 'Hanuman Chalisa' eulogising Lord Hanuman on loudspeakers outside mosques.
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After Raj Thackeray's warning MNS leader plays Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeaker, arrested
News | Apr 04, 2022, 01:12 PM ISTMNS leader Raj Thackeray had recently warned against the use of loudspeakers in Mosques that unless some action is taken, Hanuman Chalisa would be played aloud. A MNS leader was arrested in Mumbai for the same.
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Raj Thackeray warns against use of loudspeakers in mosques, says - will play 'Hanuman Chalisa' other
News | Apr 03, 2022, 09:43 AM ISTMNS leader Raj Thackeray in his recent speech issued warning against use of loudspeakers in mosques. He said that if no action is taking, he will counter it by playing 'Hanuman Chalisa' in front of mosques.
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Delhi government allows Ramlilas to use loudspeakers till midnight
India | Oct 01, 2019, 09:10 PM ISTThe Delhi government on Tuesday allowed the organisers of Ramlila, Durga Puja, Dusshera and other religious functions to use loudspeakers and public address system between 10 p.m. and 12 at midnight till October 9.