July 28, 2026
  • July 28, 2026

Allahabad HC allows survey of Mathura mosque

by on December 15, 2023 0

On Thursday, the Allahabad high court granted approval for an application seeking the establishment of a commission to conduct a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Eidgah mosque premises, located next to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura. The court scheduled the next hearing for December 18 to finalize the modalities. This development is part...

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Indian bodies criticize UK report on international students

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Indian student bodies express anger at report criticizing types of international students in the UK; report warns that the graduate route is attracting students opting for low-fee universities and low-skilled, low-wage jobs; concerns about the value of the visa and the quality of education offered by UK universities; Indian students disappointed with job opportunities...

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Mecca Imam to lay Ayodhya mosque foundation

by on December 15, 2023 0

The foundation stone for Masjid Mohammad Bin Abdullah in Ayodhya will be laid by Imam-e-Haram. The mosque is being built in Dhannipur, 25km from Ayodhya, on a plot given by the Uttar Pradesh government. The mosque will have the biggest Quran in the world and five minarets symbolizing the pillars of Islam. The complex...

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These 14 oppn MPs have been suspended from Parliament

by on December 15, 2023 0

14 opposition MPs were suspended from the Winter Session for disrupting House proceedings. The Lok Sabha witnessed disruptions over demands for a statement on the security breach. Parliamentary affairs minister moved resolutions to suspend the MPs. The Rajya Sabha suspended TMC MP Derek O’Brien. The matter was referred to the privileges committee. O’Brien’s conduct...

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‘Ride-hailing to boost female workforce’

by on December 15, 2023 0

Access to mobility could increase female workforce by over 6% by 2028 in India’s top five cities, according to a report. Ride-hailing services could boost the number of women in the workforces of Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai by 3.7% to 6.5% by 2028. The report, commissioned by Uber and released by Union...

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Allahabad HC allows survey of Mathura mosque

by on December 15, 2023 0

On Thursday, the Allahabad high court granted approval for an application seeking the establishment of a commission to conduct a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Eidgah mosque premises, located next to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura. The court scheduled the next hearing for December 18 to finalize the modalities. This development is part...

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Overseas staff on deputation: CBIC alert over GST notices

by on December 15, 2023 0

CBIC warns field employees about the increasing number of GST-demand notices served on Indian companies due to the deputation of overseas staff. The notices are being issued based on a Supreme Court judgment that held the secondment of employees as a taxable service. However, CBIC cautions against a ‘one-size fit all’ approach and emphasizes...

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Dropping out of insurance policy? It’s set to pinch less

by on December 15, 2023 0

Irdai proposes new rules to protect policyholders’ interests by increasing payouts for early policy surrender. Insurers face the dilemma of lower sales or lower profits. Higher payouts can be achieved by cutting commissions, but this may affect sales. Retaining commissions or paying higher can result in profit loss. The regulator aims to curb mis-selling...

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Mecca Imam to lay Ayodhya mosque foundation

by on December 15, 2023 0

The foundation stone for Masjid Mohammad Bin Abdullah in Ayodhya will be laid by Imam-e-Haram. The mosque is being built in Dhannipur, 25km from Ayodhya, on a plot given by the Uttar Pradesh government. The mosque will have the biggest Quran in the world and five minarets symbolizing the pillars of Islam. The complex...

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