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Gyanvapi case: Mosque survey by ASI begins amid tight security

The aim of the survey is to determine whether the mosque was established on top of an ancient Hindu temple. 

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A team of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) began a scientific survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi on Monday, according to reports. The survey is being carried out even as the mosque management committee lodged a petition in the Supreme Court against the Varanasi district court’s order allowing the inspection.

Reportedly, a 30-member team from the Archaeological Survey of India along with four Hindu plaintiffs and their counsels, and councils for Gyanvapi mosque management committee are inside the mosque complex for the survey. The aim of the survey is to determine whether the mosque was established on top of an ancient Hindu temple. 

Notably, the survey by ASI coincides with the Supreme Court hearing today on a petition lodged by the mosque management committee. As per reports, the petition challenges Allahabad High Court’s decision that upheld the right of five Hindu women to worship inside the Gyanvapi mosque.

The muslim side is seeking an urgent listing of the plea in light of the latest order by the Varanasi district court ruling an ASI survey in the Gyanvapi mosque premises. Earlier on Friday, district judge AK Vishvesh ordered the ASI to hand over a report to the court by August 4, along with videos and photographs of the survey proceedings. In addition, the court also directed the use of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology for survey just below the three domes of the building in question. It also ordered an excavation if necessary. 

As far as reports are concerned, the mosque’s wazukhana, where a structure claimed by the Hindu petitioners to be a shivling exists, will not be a part of the ASI’s scientific survey, in accordance to an earlier apex court order protecting the spot in the complex. Meanwhile, the Masjid Committee has asserted that the district court’s order allowing the ASI survey is in clear contempt of the top court’s May order deferring the survey of a stated shivling. 

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3-year-old girl trapped in 700-foot borewell for 20 hours in Rajasthan, rescue operations underway

Officials from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local administration, are involved in the rescue operation.

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3-year-old girl trapped in 700-foot borewell for 20 hours in Rajasthan, rescue operations underway

In an unfortunate incident, a 3-year-old girl has been trapped in a 700-feet borewell in Rajasthan’s Kiratpur village for more than 20 hours. A rescue operation is currently underway to save her life.

Reportedly, officials from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local administration, are involved in the rescue operation.

Speaking to the media, Sub Division Magistrate (SDM) Brajesh Choudhary stated that significant progress has been made in the operation and NDRF has been trying to pull the toddler out of the borewell.

He said that the teams of NDRF, SDRF, and administration have been trying to carry out the rescue operations. He added that they have placed a ring below the girl so they are hoping they can rescue her soon. He also affirmed that there has been no deterioration in the girl’s medical conditions.

As per SDRF Sub-Inspector Ravi Kumar, the rescue teams are facing significant challenges due to the compact soil surrounding the borewell. He explained that they are trying to reach the girl but because there is a lot of soil around her they have not been able to rescue her right now. He noted that the soil around her is set due to the moisture but they are trying to dig in the moisture. He said that as of now, they are not sure how much time it will take but they are trying their best.

Reports stated that the authorities have been at the spot since the incident was first reported, ensuring that the girl is rescued and handed over to her family safely.

Additionally, specialised equipment and techniques have been deployed to carefully dig and secure the area around the borewell while ensuring that the child is not harmed in any way.

In order to ensure her safe return, medical personnel are also present to monitor the child’s condition, while local authorities have cordoned off the area to maintain safety and minimise disruptions.

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Yogi Adityanath says Congress insulting Ambedkar since Nehru days

Adityanath pointed to examples of Congress’ alleged negligence, including its initial hesitance to include Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly and the Drafting Committee, crediting Mahatma Gandhi for securing Ambedkar’s position.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday hit out at the Congress, accusing it of disrespecting B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, both during his life and after his death.

During a press conference held at his official residence at 5 Kalidas Marg, he also claimed that Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, opposed Ambedkar’s inclusion in the Constitution Drafting Committee.

Adityanath’s comments came in the wake of a controversy sparked by Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks about Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha last week. Surrounded by ministers Swatantra Dev Singh and Asim Arun, the Chief Minister emphasised that the purpose of the press conference was to reveal what he called the unethical and unconstitutional actions of Congress and other opposition parties against Ambedkar.

“Dr. B.R. Ambedkar played a pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle, the formulation of the Constitution, and the foundational years of an independent India. Despite facing numerous societal challenges, he achieved the highest accolades in law, finance, and economics. His contributions to the nation are unmatched, and he is deeply revered by every Indian,” Adityanath stated.

He contrasted the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) respect for Ambedkar with the Congress party’s history of disrespect. Adityanath highlighted the BJP’s initiatives to honor Ambedkar’s legacy, including memorials in significant locations like Mhow, Nagpur, Mumbai, and London, where Ambedkar pursued his studies.

“Under BJP leadership, from Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s time to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure, we have made every effort to uphold Ambedkar’s ideals. In stark contrast, the Congress has consistently insulted him and minimised his contributions,” he asserted.

Adityanath pointed to examples of Congress’ alleged negligence, including its initial hesitance to include Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly and the Drafting Committee, crediting Mahatma Gandhi for securing Ambedkar’s position.

He also recalled an incident during the UPA regime when a textbook depicted a derogatory cartoon of Ambedkar being prodded by Nehru, which was withdrawn only after widespread protests, leading to an apology from then HRD Minister Kapil Sibal.

The Chief Minister claimed that the Congress worked to defeat Ambedkar in elections, including the 1952 general elections for the Mumbai North constituency and the 1954 by-elections.

He alleged that even Nehru campaigned against Ambedkar to ensure his loss, asserting that the Congress consistently aimed to silence the voices of Dalits and marginalized communities.

Adityanath also criticised the Congress for not granting national honors to Ambedkar during his lifetime, stating, “It was only when a government supported by the BJP came to power that Ambedkar was finally awarded the Bharat Ratna.”

He further emphasised the BJP’s commitment to realizing Ambedkar’s vision through programs aimed at benefiting Dalits and marginalized groups, reiterating the party’s dedication to preserving Ambedkar’s legacy while accusing the Congress of ongoing disrespect and divisive politics.

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Kerala bishop takes a jibe at PM Modi over Christmas celebrations amid crib vandalism by VHP in Palakkad

This was the first time a Prime Minister attended a program at the headquarters of the Catholic Church in India.

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A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in Christmas celebrations organised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, the metropolitan bishop of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church took a jibe at him. This followed incidents in which activists from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal attacked a Christmas crib at a government school in Palakkad, Kerala.

The bishop of the Thrissur diocese shared a sarcastic and cryptic comment in Malayalam on his Facebook page directed at Modi and the BJP. His post read, “In some places, bishops are honored, and cribs are cherished. Here, cribs are destroyed. There must be a term in Malayalam for such behavior, right?”

These actions by local VHP activists, including the vandalism of a crib created by children in another Palakkad school, sparked widespread protests throughout Kerala. In response, the state government assigned a special police team to look into these incidents.

Additionally, the Communist Party of India (CPI), the second-largest partner in Kerala’s ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), strongly condemned Modi’s participation in the Christmas celebrations in New Delhi, labeling it as a “drama of political hypocrisy.”

CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam stated, “While the PM was preaching about Christ and His love to cardinals and bishops in New Delhi, his ‘sangh bandhus’ were disrupting Christmas celebrations in Nallepilly and committing blasphemy.”

Viswam further suggested that if Modi was sincere in his message during the CBCI event, he should visit Manipur this Christmas to promote love and peace, questioning whether the PM would be willing to go.

During the celebrations on Monday, Modi expressed concern over the attempts to incite violence and disrupt societal harmony. At the event hosted by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, he highlighted the need to strengthen the ideals of love, harmony, and brotherhood, in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ.

This was the first time a Prime Minister attended a program at the headquarters of the Catholic Church in India.

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