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Ajmer Dargah row: Ashok Gehlot accuses BJP of polarsation, unrest

Earlier, a local court in Ajmer directed that notice be issued to three parties in a civil suit that claims that there is a Shiva temple in the dargah of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer

Ajmer Dargah row: Ashok Gehlot accuses BJP of polarsation, unrest
Updated On : 29 Nov 2024 | 6:55 AM IST

Where are we taking the country: Sibal after 'Shiva temple in dargah claim'

A day after a court in Ajmer issued notices in a civil suit claiming that there is a Shiva temple in the dargah of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Thursday termed the development as "worrisome" and wondered where the country was being taken for political dividends. A local court in Ajmer on Wednesday directed that notice be issued to three parties in a civil suit which claims there is a Shiva temple in the dargah, the plaintiff's advocate said. In a post on X, Sibal said, "Worrisome. The latest claim: Shiv Temple at Ajmer Dargah. Where are we taking this country? And why? For political dividends!" Advocate Yogesh Siroja told reporters in Ajmer that the suit was heard in the court of Civil Judge Manmohan Chandel. The suit, claiming there is a Shiva temple in the dargah, was filed in September seeking directions to start the worship in the temple again. He said notices have been issued to Ajmer Dargah Committee, Ministry of Minority Affairs and Archaeolog

Where are we taking the country: Sibal after 'Shiva temple in dargah claim'
Updated On : 28 Nov 2024 | 10:26 AM IST

Ajmer Dargah Sharif claimed as Shiva temple in new religious site dispute

A Rajasthan court on Wednesday accepted a petition by a right-wing outfit claiming Ajmer's Dargah Sharif was a Shiva temple in a growing list of Muslim religious sites under dispute

Ajmer Dargah Sharif claimed as Shiva temple in new religious site dispute
Updated On : 28 Nov 2024 | 10:00 AM IST

From IRCTC to ITC, stocks that may benefit from Ram Temple opening

Several popular religious destinations, according to Jefferies, attract annual tourist traffic of 10-30 million despite the existing infrastructural bottlenecks

From IRCTC to ITC, stocks that may benefit from Ram Temple opening
Updated On : 22 Jan 2024 | 11:20 PM IST

Cyclone Biparjoy breaks 105-year-old June rain record in Ajmer: Jaipur IMD

Cyclone Biparjoy has smashed a 105-year-old record of rainfall in Ajmer in the month of June, according to the Jaipur IMD Director Radheshyam Sharma

Cyclone Biparjoy breaks 105-year-old June rain record in Ajmer: Jaipur IMD
Updated On : 20 Jun 2023 | 1:51 PM IST

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina visits Ajmer Sharif Dargah amid tight security

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid obeisance at the dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer on Thursday afternoon. She was given a red carpet welcome at the dargah amid tight security arrangements. Hasina performed ziyarat at the shrine. As per the protocols followed for visits by a head of a nation, there was no other devotee on the dargah premises and the dargah market was also closed. Hasina and her delegation reached the Jaipur International Airport by a special aircraft. She was received by state Education Minister B D Kalla and top officials. The delegation stayed for a while at the VIP lounge of the airport before leaving for Ajmer by road.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina visits Ajmer Sharif Dargah amid tight security
Updated On : 08 Sep 2022 | 3:02 PM IST

History-sheeter Ajmer dargah cleric arrested for call to 'behead' Nupur

The Ajmer police had registered an FIR against 'khadim' Salman Chisti on Monday night

History-sheeter Ajmer dargah cleric arrested for call to 'behead' Nupur
Updated On : 06 Jul 2022 | 10:30 AM IST

Ajmer shrine head sacked, declared non-Muslim for urging Modi to ban beef

Deewan has no control over the management of the shrine

Ajmer shrine head sacked, declared non-Muslim for urging Modi to ban beef
Updated On : 05 Apr 2017 | 5:08 PM IST