3 held for trying to perform havan, puja at Sambhal mosque

Police detained three people from Delhi on Friday for allegedly attempting to perform Hindu rituals, including a havan and puja, at the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, officials said. IMAGE: An......

SC to hear 1991 Places of Worship Act plea on Tuesday

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday a plea challenging the validity of a provision of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, which mandates maintaining the religious......

Whitewashing of Sambhal mosque begins amid Hindu side's objection

The whitewashing of the outer wall of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal began on Sunday morning under the supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India in line with a high court......

Holi, Friday namaaz pass off peacefully in Sambhal

Holi and Friday prayers passed peacefully in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh amid tight security, officials said. IMAGE: A Holi procession crosses near a mosque, in Sambhal on Friday.......