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- India
Ahead of PM Modi visit, US decries ‘targeted’ attacks and ‘home demolitions’ in India
Washington: One month before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first state visit to the US, the State Department of the US on Monday noted “targeted attacks” on minorities, “home demolitions” and hate speeches…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Move to demolish Darul Uloom’s arch, main gate leads to tension
Hyderabad: Mild tension prevailed at Jamia Islamia Darul Uloom at Shivrampally on Wednesday afternoon when authorities tried to demolish the arch and main gate of the religious seminary as part of road…
- India
Video: UP govt bulldozes houses of Mukhtar Ansari’s alleged aides
Lucknow: Authorities in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday bulldozed two houses belonging to alleged aides of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, saying they were constructed illegally. They said the alleged aides provided…
- Andhra Pradesh
Demolition again in Andhra village, Jana Sena calls it political vendetta
Amaravati: Tension once again gripped Ippatam village in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday after municipal authorities resumed demolition, evoking strong protest from the local residents. The authorities razed the boundary…
- Delhi
PWD demolishes temple, mosque at Delhi’s ITO
New Delhi: A temple and a mosque in the national capital’s ITO area were demolished by the Public Works Department (PWD) as a part of its anti-encroachment drive. A large number of…
- India
Mehrauli demolitions: Delhi govt approves ‘immediate aid’ to families made homeless
New Delhi: In the wake of the Delhi Development Authority’s recent demolition drive in south Delhi that rendered many homeless, the Delhi government on Thursday approved a proposal to provide ‘immediate aid…
- Delhi
AAP targets BJP over Mehrauli demolition drive, says it used to happen during British rule
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday lashed out at the BJP over the Mehrauli demolition drive and accused it was replicating what British did during their rule. Addressing a press…
- India
SC imposes interim stay on demolition order passed by Calcutta HC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Saturday imposed an interim stay on a February 3 order of the Calcutta High Court order directing the demolition of a building. In a special hearing,…
- India
AAP won’t hesitate to take to streets to stop slum demolition: Gopal Rai
New Delhi: AAP MLAs on Tuesday accused the BJP of conspiring demolition of slums in the city after its defeat in the MCD polls, with Development Minister Gopal Rai asserting in the…
- India
Dalit bodies in TN demand demolition of water tank with human waste
Chennai: Dalit political parties and organisations in Tamil Nadu have demanded demolition of the overhead water tank in which human feces was found at Vengaivasal Panchayat in Pudukkottai district. The overhead water…
- India
Joshimath sinking: Demolition process of two hotels begins
Joshimath: The authorities on Tuesday started the demolition process of two hotels — Malari Inn and Mount View — which have leaned towards each other due to the sinking in Uttarakhand’s Joshimath.…
- India
It’s like Eid: Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura celebrates SC stay on demolition of homes
Haldwani: People facing demolition of their homes in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura hugged and shared sweets Thursday when they heard that the Supreme Court has stayed an Uttarakhand High Court to remove encroachments from…
- Bangalore
Demolition of part of dargah takes political colour in Karnataka
Dharwad: The demolition of a part of a dargah at Bhairidevarakoppa in Dharwad city of Karnataka following court orders has taken a political turn. Crying foul, Opposition Congress has alleged that the…
- India
Demolition Derby: No peace for families living near shell of Noida twin towers
Noida: Embattled residents of Noida’s upscale Emerald Court complex must endure the deafening noise from machines drilling through the rubble of the razed twin towers well into the New Year, experts warn.…
- Photos
Hyderabad: Parts of old city closed on Babri demolition anniversary
Hyderabad: As the 30th anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition is observed in the city on Tuesday, many shops and business establishments were closed to mark the ‘Black Day’.
