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Mumbai BJP president Mangal Prabhat Lodha with MLAs perform rituals at a temple, in Mumbai, Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Ayodhya Verdict: BJP likely to gain

The five-judge Constitutional bench finally has tried to staunch the bleeding cut that was the contentious Ram Mandir/Babri Masjid issue.

11 Nov 2019 2:24 AM

Five Supreme Court judges — Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi (centre) flanked by Justice Ashok Bhushan (left), Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde (second from left), Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud (second from right), Justice S. Abdul Nazeer (right) — pose for a photograph after delivering the verdict on Ayodhya land case in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Which of the five judges authored historic verdict?

Coupled with this, a game of guess is making round as to which judge is the author of the 116-page addendum at the end of the judgment.

11 Nov 2019 1:35 AM

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi is welcomed on his arrival at the Guwahati airport on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Security of 5 SC judges enhanced after Ayodhya verdict

No specific threat to anyone, clarifies govt.

11 Nov 2019 1:26 AM

As part of the security drill, additional troops have been deployed at the residences of the judges with some barricades on the roads leading to their houses. (Photo: Twitter)

Ayodhya verdict: Security of 5 SC judges beefed up

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi is due to retire on November 17.

10 Nov 2019 8:00 PM

Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawad, Swami Chidanand Saraswati, and Swami Ramdev were among the various leaders who attended the meeting. (Photo: ANI)

Religious leaders meet NSA Doval, commit to maintain peace and harmony

The inter-religious faith meet was held at the residence of National Security Advisor (NSA).

10 Nov 2019 5:49 PM

'Economic slowdown, unemployment, rising inflation, agriculture, black money issues etc should be the priority for BJP led government at the centre and they should not try to deviate issues,' the state Congress chief said in a statement. (Photo: Twitter | @girishgoa)

Ayodhya dispute adjudicated, now focus on public issues: Goa Congress chief to BJP

He also asked the BJP to fulfil its promises made during the 2014 general elections.

10 Nov 2019 5:14 PM

The Sunni Central Waqf Board on Sunday said a decision on whether to accept a five-acre land for building a mosque in Ayodhya will be taken at its meeting likely on November 26. (Photo: File)

Will decide on Nov 26 whether to accept land or not: Muslim body chief

UP Sunni Central Waqf Board Chairman, Zufar Farooqui, told PTI that he was getting diverse views on whether to take the land.

10 Nov 2019 3:18 PM

The Indian-American community on Saturday lauded the Supreme Court's historic verdict in the Ayodhya case, saying the decision in the decades-old land dispute is equally a victory for both Hindus and Muslims. (Photo: File)

Indian-Americans laud Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya case

The Supreme Court in a unanimous verdict on Saturday cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya.

10 Nov 2019 12:59 PM

Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif on Saturday welcomed the Ayodhya verdict and said that the 'idea of India is much bigger than any ideology'.

Idea of India much bigger than any ideology: Mohammad Kaif on Ayodhya verdict

Taking to Twitter Kaif lauded Supreme Court judges Abdul Nazeer and KK Muhammed for their contribution to the case.

10 Nov 2019 12:10 PM

After the historic verdict on the Ayodhya land dispute matter, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi-headed bench of the Supreme Court is left with four other important judgements that have to be delivered within a week before he demits office on November 17. (Photo: File)

4 vital judgements including Sabarimala, Rafale to be delivered by CJI next week

After historic verdict on Ayodhya, CJI Ranjan Gogoi-headed bench of the Supreme Court is left with four other important judgements.

10 Nov 2019 10:49 AM

While delivering the historic verdict in the century-old Ayodhya title suit case on Saturday Article 142 of the Constitution, which grants the Supreme Court special powers, was invoked twice by the five-judge Constitution bench. (Photo: File)

How Article 142 of Constitution played major role in Ayodhya verdict. Here's what it means

Previously, Article 142 has been used to bring justice to various deprived sections of society or to protect the environment.

10 Nov 2019 10:17 AM

People stand near an electronics shop as they watch news on the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Ayodhya case, in Kolkata on Saturday. The apex court on Saturday cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya, and directed the Centre to allot a 5-acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board for building a mosque. (Photo: PTI)

Ayodhya verdict: TMC switches to silence

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar said, “I am happy that the SC has decided an issue that was engaging attention all over the country.

10 Nov 2019 8:21 AM

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, too, announced that he would be visiting Ayodhya soon. These were the indications that even after the Supreme Court verdict, the Ram Mandir is going remain the major political plank for the Hindutva parties. (Photo: Rajesh waradkar)

Political parties, muslim groups accept Supreme Court verdict

Soon after the apex court verdict, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut sent out a cryptic message.

10 Nov 2019 8:14 AM

Police security deployed outside Mahim Dargah to ensure the security of people and prevent any untoward incident, ahead of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case final verdict on Saturday November 9, 2019 in Mumbai. The Supreme Court in a historic verdict on Saturday backed the construction of a Ram temple by a trust at the disputed site in Ayodhya, and ruled that an alternative five-acre plot must be found for a mosque in the Hindu holy town. (Photo: RAJESH JADHAV)

Mumbai, other parts of Maharashtra peaceful

The riots had claimed more than 700 lives and also led to migration of a large section of the minority community to suburbs outside the city.

10 Nov 2019 8:09 AM

Ayodhya verdict: Let’s count the holes in the verdict later

The Sangh Parivar may go forward in a triumphant mood but it is for the democratic and secular forces to see they are prevented from doing that.

10 Nov 2019 8:01 AM

The court decided on this verdict-of allotting the disputed site for the construction of a Ram temple-keeping in mind one section of people and their beliefs. (Photo— Archive of Sondeep Shankar)

Why not a museum at Ayodhya?

As a social science student, teacher I would say what was really needed there is a modern research institute or a museum instead.

10 Nov 2019 7:57 AM

We respect the judiciary and its verdicts: Muslim League

IUML leaders reminded the workers of the role the party played in the past to ensure peace in society during tough times.

10 Nov 2019 7:54 AM

The wait is getting over Kar Sevaks resting on partially carved stone slabs to be used as pillars of the proposed Ram temple near Babri Masjid. (Photo: Archive of Sondeep Shankar)

Ayodhya verdict: Finally, deja vu moment

Across many Muslim dominated localities in the twin towns, most confined themselves to their homes.

10 Nov 2019 7:50 AM

In memoriam Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti applies tilak on a photo of Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader late Ashok Singhal at the VHP office in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Ayodhya verdict: Keep calm and tweet

The offline calm maintained by restrained citizens was palpable on Twitter too. The tone in which most Indians spoke was refreshingly delightful.

10 Nov 2019 7:47 AM

The New Year in 1993 came with a new set of riots. January was the month of burnings. The wood scrap-yard in Kurla depot, Kapadia nagar and Hall Road were burnt. Bottles were filled with petrol and fired with rags or sent like rockets from one locality to another.

1992 riots signalled Bombay’s transformation to Mumbai

For a Bombay-bred girl, this was the first-hand experience of violence up-close.

10 Nov 2019 7:43 AM

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