As the nation gears up for the grand Ram Mandir inauguration on January 22, 2024, here's a look at the history of Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi, spanning over 495 years.
India News Jan 12, 2024, 3:56 PM IST
The Gujarat government, invoking a remission policy, had released the convicts on August 15, 2022. Bilkis Bano, a victim of post-Godhra riots in 2002, had been gang-raped, and the release prompted petitions from various entities.
India News Jan 8, 2024, 8:53 AM IST
Kota Srinivasa Poojary, Leader of opposition in Legislative council and a prominent BJP leader, expresses outrage over a statement made by Congress leader B.K Hariprasad. Poojary's demand for accountability from the Congress government led by Siddaramaiah has been triggered by the reference to another Godhra-like incident.
Karnataka Jan 4, 2024, 5:00 PM IST
Sri Ram Sena's Pramod Muthalik strongly condemned Congress leader BK Hariprasad's remarks likening Ayodhya's temple inauguration to Godhra, calling them dangerous and inciting. He accused Congress of intolerance, questioned if Hariprasad aimed to provoke communal tension, and urged investigation, holding officials responsible for potential unrest. Muthalik warned against disruptions ahead of the Ram Mandir inauguration, hinting at suspicions of Hariprasad's involvement.
Karnataka Jan 4, 2024, 9:39 AM IST
Former Karnataka Congress MLA Yathindra Siddaramaiah warned against India turning into a Hindu nation, drawing parallels with Pakistan and Afghanistan's troubles. He accused the BJP and RSS of eroding secularism, urging inclusive governance. Siddaramaiah advocated for minority representation, hinted at his father's continued leadership, and stressed unity. Congress MLC BK Hariprasad labelled the Ayodhya event political, invoking potential communal tensions like Godhra.
India News Jan 3, 2024, 4:51 PM IST
Congress MLC BK Hariprasad's remarks on the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya, labeling it a political event, stir controversy in Karnataka. Expressing concerns akin to the Godhra tragedy, he urges the government to ensure safety. He emphasizes holding individuals accountable for Babri Masjid demolition and unresolved historical cases.
India News Jan 3, 2024, 1:03 PM IST
Union Minister Anurag Thakur slammed the Maharashtra politician for being "greedy" and swung the question around to the ongoing row over Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remark on 'Sanatan Dharm'.
India News Sep 11, 2023, 6:24 PM IST
Supreme Court Collegium recommends transfer of Gujarat High Court judge who ruled against Rahul Gandhi's conviction, alongside other judges.
India News Aug 11, 2023, 1:34 PM IST
Teesta Setalvad has been accused of allegedly fabricating the documents pertaining to the 2002 Godhra riots, so as to implicate higher functionaries of the then Gujarat government. The high court has asked her to surrender immediately
India News Jul 1, 2023, 1:16 PM IST
The 2002 Best Bakery incident is referred as a gruesome incident of communal violence that took place in Gujarat during the post-Godhra riots in 2002. On March 1, 2002, the Best Bakery, a popular bakery in Vadodara, was attacked, resulting in the deaths of 14 people
India News Jun 13, 2023, 1:39 PM IST
The top court refused to consider bail application of other four other convicts in view of their role. A bench headed by Chief Justice of DY Chandrachud granted bail to the eight convicts. These eight people were those who were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment and their sentences were upheld by the trial court order.
India News Apr 21, 2023, 3:13 PM IST
Former Gujarat minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Maya Kodnani and Bajrang Dal leader Babu Bajrangi are among the 86 accused who are on trial in the case. Of the 86 accused, as many as 18 died in the intervening period.
India News Apr 20, 2023, 5:53 PM IST
On February 27, 2002, as many as 59 people were killed when the S-6 coach of the train was burnt at Gujarat's Godhra, triggering riots in the state. The state government has come in appeal against the commutation of death penalty into life term for 11 convicts.
India News Feb 20, 2023, 2:47 PM IST
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala took note of the submissions of ML Sharma and senior advocate CU Singh seeking urgent listing of their separate PILs on the issue.
India News Jan 30, 2023, 12:22 PM IST
Appearing for the Gujarat government, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said it was "the most heinous offence" in which as many as 59 people, including women and children were burnt alive and there was a need to hear the appeals of the convicts at the earliest.
India News Dec 15, 2022, 2:25 PM IST