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  Muslims themselves want Sanjauli mosque demolition because it is illegal: CM Sukhu

  India | October 21, 2024 17:16 IST

  Earlier in the day, the Sanjauli Mosque case committee Chairman Lucky Mohammad Latif Negi said that the demolition work of the illegal portion of the mosque would start from the roof of the mosque.

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  Israeli airstrike on mosque and school sheltering displaced people in central Gaza kills 24 people

  World | October 06, 2024 14:03 IST

  At least 24 people were killed and 93 others wounded when Israeli airstrikes targeted a mosque and a school sheltering displaced people in the Gaza Strip early on Sunday morning, the Hamas-run Gaza government media office said.

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  Shimla Court orders demolition of unauthorised floors at Sanjauli mosque

  India | October 05, 2024 18:03 IST

  The next hearing on December 21 will further address any remaining concerns regarding the building's structure and the future of the mosque.

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  Dharavi mosque case: Provocative videos shared to call outsiders for protest

  Maharashtra | September 21, 2024 19:19 IST

  Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha asserted that the demolition of illegal construction will take place at any cost. He said that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will demolish the illegal construction after seven days.

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  Dharavi mosque case: Trustees ask for time to remove illegal construction, write to BMC

  Maharashtra | September 21, 2024 15:13 IST

  Dharavi mosque row: Protests were seen against the BMC team that went to demolish the illegal construction at Dharavi's Shubhaniya Mosque. However, later the trustees of the mosque wrote a letter to the BMC and asked for time to demolish the illegal construction themselves.

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  Communal violence breaks out in Mangaluru: Police deployed after stones pelted at mosques

  Karnataka | September 16, 2024 13:35 IST

  Following the incident, the Rapid Action Force has been deployed in Mangaluru to maintain order following a protest by workers from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal over a social media post on Monday.

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  Mandi mosque row: Municipal Commissioner Court grants 30-day time to demolish two illegal floors

  India | September 13, 2024 16:55 IST

  Mandi Masjid controversy: Hindu organisations had called a protest march earlier today, due to which security was increased in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Protesters and police came face to face, leading to clashes and water cannons were used.

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  Action to be taken against illegal construction irrespective of religion: Sukhu on Shimla mosque row

  India | September 13, 2024 14:26 IST

  Shimla mosque row: Security had been beefed up by the police in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi with the deployment of heavy force after the Hindu outfits gave the call for a protest march.

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  Congress rebukes Himachal CM Sukhu over Shimla's Sanjauli mosque issue: Sources

  India | September 12, 2024 18:05 IST

  Amid the ongoing tension in Shimla over the mosque issue, the central Congress leadership is reportedly dissatisfied with the state government's response to the situation, urging for more decisive action to resolve the communal tension.

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  Shimla mosque row: How a single-floor mosque expanded into a 5-storey structure in Himachal Pradesh?

  Explainers | September 12, 2024 14:22 IST

  Shimla mosque row: The situation remains tense but under control, as authorities continue to enforce strict measures to prevent any outbreak of violence. All eyes are now on the next hearing scheduled for October 5, which may offer some resolution to the long-standing conflict.

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  Himachal: Sanjouli Mosque representatives seek local body's permission to demolish illegal floor

  India | September 12, 2024 14:13 IST

  Demonstrators repeatedly demanded the demolition of the allegedly illegal construction. Protesters have claimed that they have repeatedly reported the unauthorised building of the mosque to the authorities, but no action has been taken.

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  What is Shimla mosque dispute case, why are locals protesting over its construction | EXPLAINED

  Explainers | September 12, 2024 0:01 IST

  The Waqf Board has claimed ownership of the mosque, with the next court hearing scheduled for October. Rising tensions were further aggravated by a violent incident in the nearby Malyana area, leading to increased security measures.

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  Shimla mosque dispute case: Amid protests, shops in Mall Road to remain shut for one hour today

  India | September 11, 2024 16:37 IST

  Shimla mosque dispute case: As the protestors gathered on the call of some Hindu groups entered Sanjauli and broke a second barricade near the mosque, police resorted to lathi-charge and used water cannons to disperse them.

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  Himachal: Protests erupt over 'illegal' mosque in Shimla, police resort to lathi-charge | VIDEO

  India | September 11, 2024 13:41 IST

  Over 1,000 cops are deployed in Shimla and 600 policemen in Sanjauli as massive protest is being held by Hindu Groups demanding against "illegal mosque".

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  Himachal Pradesh: Hindu organisations protest against illegal construction of mosque in Shimla

  India | September 05, 2024 16:14 IST

  The construction of the illegal Sinjauli mosque became a matter of political slugfest between the ruling Congress and BJP with a heated debate between both the parties in state assembly on Wednesday.

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  PM Modi visits Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque, one of the most photographed landmarks, in Brunei

  World | September 03, 2024 20:09 IST

  The mosque, named after the father of the current Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, was built in 1958. Sultan Saifuddien is regarded as the architect of modern Brunei.

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  Oman: Gunmen attack mosque in Muscat, kill 9 including 4 Pakistani nationals | VIDEO

  World | July 16, 2024 20:16 IST

  At least four Pakistani nationals were killed and 30 others wounded by gunfire at a mosque in Oman, in a rare breach of security in one of the most stable countries in the Middle East.

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  Allahabad HC seeks ASI response on Agra Jama Masjid survey request

  Uttar Pradesh | July 05, 2024 18:53 IST

  The Allahabad High Court has instructed the ASI to respond to a request for surveying the Jama Masjid in Agra, following claims that the remains of an idol from the demolished Keshav Dev temple are buried there. The court has set August 5 for the next hearing.

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  UNESCO finds Islamic State group-era bombs in Mosul mosque walls, years after the defeat of IS

  World | June 30, 2024 15:00 IST

  The mosque, famous for its 12th-century leaning minaret, was destroyed by IS in 2017 and has been a focal point of UNESCO’s restoration efforts since 2020.

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  WATCH: Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

  World | June 16, 2024 13:20 IST

  Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims performed on Saturday the shortened combined prayers of Dhuhr and Asr (noon and afternoon) prayers at Namirah Mosque in Mount Arafat in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.