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The Supreme Court (SC) extended protection of 'Shivling' area at Gyanvapi mosque complex till further order in today's hearing.
Another SC order that made it to the news was the premature release of six convicts serving life sentence in the assassination case of former PM Rajiv Gandhi.
Aaditya Thackeray joined Rahul Gandhi in his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' in Maharashtra's Hingoli, while NCP chief Sharad Pawar skipped it citing health reasons.
Himachal Pradesh is set to vote tomorrow for the assembly elections amid Election Commission reporting a seizure of 'record' liquor and cash meant to induce voters.
PM Narendra Modi flagged off Vande Bharat Express and Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan Train at KSR Railway Station, Bengaluru today.
Running on the Mysuru-Chennai route, this will be the fifth Vande Bharat Express.
Also, Karnataka became the first state to take up a train under the Bharat Gaurav scheme.
Under this initiative, the Government of Karnataka and the Ministry of Railways will work together to send pilgrims from Karnataka to Kashi.
The pilgrims will be provided comfortable stay and guidance for visiting Kashi, Ayodhya and Prayagraj.
Life of an Industani is an autobiography of Shiv Kunal Verma.
It is brutally honest, exhilarating and even self-deprecating.
It provides an incredible ring-side view to critical events in the 1980s and 90s that shaped the destiny of the nation.
He has co-authored some other books like Northeast Trilogy and The Long Road to Siachen.
His earlier works and his vast exposure to virtually every part of the subcontinent help him to unfold events in his recent book in a cinematic way.
IAF aircrew was familiarised with aerial refuelling from a French Air and Space Force's (FASF) 330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).
IAF fighter aircraft later refuelled from the tanker during the second last day of the bilateral exercise Garuda VII.
Such exercises will enhance interoperability between the French and the Indian air forces.
The unique flight provided the perfect overview of the Exercise to both Commanders.
A few days ago, the two chiefs met in New Delhi to discuss ways and means to enhance bilateral ties and strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was born on this day (11 November 1888) in Mecca of Saudi Arabia.
He became the first education minister of India and his birthday is celebrated as National Education Day.
However, many controversies surround him, especially because of his bigoted religious views and extremist ideology.
M.O. Mathai’s Reminiscences gives us some insights on Maulana Azad's character.
Mathai also gives an account of Azad's drinking habits, for which he would often skip important meetings.
"As a departmental minister, the Maulana was a disaster, as Gandhiji had feared. He made no contribution to education. He left everything to the trio — Humayun Kabir, KG Saidayin and Ashfaque Hussain."
