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CBI court records statement of Murli Manohar Joshi in Babri demolition case

The statement of the 86-year-old leader was recorded in the court of Special Judge S K Yadav through video conference

Babri demolition case dismissal would be homage to temple 'martyrs': Sena

Shiv Sena said dismissal of the Babri mosque demolition case before the ground-breaking ceremony for the Ram temple construction would be a true homage to "martyrs" of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement

Babri trial: I am innocent, allegations baseless, says Kalyan Singh

The 88-year-old leader said, "As a UP chief minister, I and my government ensured adequate three-tier security of the disputed structure in Ayodhya."

Babri demolition case: SC fixes August 31 as new deadline for judgment

The top court asked special judge S K Yadav to control the proceedings in accordance with law so that inordinate delay that is beyond the time-frame is no longer breached

Shekhar Gupta: Because, tomorrow always comes

There are many scary scenarios about how badly we Indians may be affected or how many killed by COVID-19. But they presume 1.36 billion people will do nothing to influence their fates

Will build mosque, research centre and hospital on 5 acre land: Sunni board

The Board's chairman said the board will set up a trust soon for the construction of the mosque

Ayodhya: Rejecting 5-acre alternative land not an option, says Waqf Board

In a historic verdict in November on the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of construction of a temple

Spare graveyard land around Babri Masjid: SC lawyer to Ram temple trust

Written on behalf of a group of Muslims in Ayodhya, the lawyer has asked that five acres of land around the demolished Babri Masjid where a graveyard is situated be spared

The mood in Dhannipur, a village in Ayodhya, chosen for the 'Babri Masjid'

A village outside Ayodhya city has been identified as the 'prominent' site for a mosque to replace the Babri Masjid. Is anyone excited? Ritwik Sharma finds out. Photos by Sanjay K Sharma

Ayodhya verdict: Security beefed up to maintain law, eye on social media

A posse of 40 armed CAPF companies (about 4,000 personnel) were put on full operational readiness in UP and areas in and around Ayodhya district, a senior CAPF officer said

Ram Janma Bhoomi-Babri Masjid land title dispute: Verdict explained

In a unanimous judgment, the Bench has allotted the land to the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas for construction of a temple

Before SC's decision, Ayodhya residents have taken theirs: Resolve, move on

Everyone seems to be tired of answering questions about the controversial issue and now want an amicable settlement of the dispute and leave the past behind

Modi invokes fall of Berlin Wall, says shun fear and unite for new India

He said peace, unity and amity are essential for development of India and described November 9 as a day to forget any bitterness one may have

The Ayodhya case timeline: Events leading up to the historic judgment

Here is a timeline of events explaining the centuries-long Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid land dispute in Ayodhya

Shekhar Gupta: Mandir done, miles to go

Modi's stature could be dented if India's economy doesn't break out of its chronic stall. He needs grand ideas to end the slide or risk more emotional populism

Ayodhya, polytheism and the rule of law

Why Solomon would have been proud of the Supreme Court judgment in the Ayodhya land dispute case

Disputed Ayodhya land goes to Ram, Sunni board to be given a separate site

'Dividing the land will not subserve the interest of either of the parties or secure a lasting sense of peace and tranquility,' the judgment said

Ayodhya verdict: Centre to bring Bill on Ram temple in Parliament

The Bill is likely to provide for setting up of a 'Shri Ram Mandir Trust' under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882

Ayodhya verdict: Police keep vigil online to check inflammatory comments

The UP Police Twitter handles tweeted several videos relating to the law and order situation, even posting one about how drones were used to keep a watch on the ground situation in sensitive areas

Frames per second: Killing Gandhi, again

Neither the mahatma's murder, nor the Babri demolition was a result of madness. Astute men and women planned both, funded them, and provided logistical and ideological support