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In the early hours of a Tuesday morning, Imam Zakir Hussain of the Mehrauli mosque was met with a significant change. As he was preparing for the day's morning prayers, authorities arrived to enforce a decision made by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The decision was clear: the mosque, alongside the Behrul Uloom madrasa operating within its premises where children lived and studied, was to be demolished due to its status as an illegal structure.

In a shocking incident in Mumbai, a self-proclaimed Muslim holy man, Abubakar Mohammad Ali Shaikh, has found himself in hot water after being accused of exploiting the vulnerabilities of numerous individuals. This case, emerging from the heart of Sewri, unfolded on the 30th of January when the RAK Marg Police took action against Abubakar following allegations of deceit. The accusation? Manipulating people under the guise of offering miraculous cures for serious illnesses, facilitating the acquisition of US visas, and resolving marital conflicts.

In a deeply emotional and spiritually significant event, the Varanasi District Court's recent ruling has paved the way for Hindus to once again perform puja within the ancient confines of the Vyas Cellar, located in the heart of the Gyanvapi structure. This decision, bringing to an end a 31-year period of waiting, has been met with profound joy and reverence by the Hindu community. The district administration, acting promptly on the court's orders, unlocked the cellar last night, setting the stage for a momentous day of worship that unfolded with the break of dawn.

In an unsettling incident from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, authorities have intervened in a matter that has stirred considerable concern among the local community and beyond. This case brings to light not just the personal tragedy of a young girl but also broader issues of religious freedom and personal safety.

In a day marked by ceremonial grandeur and historic firsts, the Budget Session of the Parliament commenced this January 31. The spotlight was on President Draupadi Murmu as she made her inaugural address to the members of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the newly inaugurated Parliament building.

In a significant ruling on Monday, the Madras High Court issued directives to the Tamil Nadu government and the State Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, emphasizing the sanctity of the Palani temple, also known as the Arulmigu Dhandayuthapaniswamy Temple, along with its sub-temples located in Tamil Nadu. This decision underscores a pivotal stance on religious practice and the preservation of sacred spaces within the Hindu community.

In a recent development that has drawn national attention, the Hindu community has approached India's highest judicial authority, the Supreme Court, with a significant request concerning the Gyanvapi Masjid, a site steeped in religious and historical significance. This move comes shortly after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) released a report on the Gyanvapi Masjid.

In an unprecedented decision that has captured the nation's attention, an additional district sessions court in Kerala's Alappuzha district has handed down a significant verdict. On Tuesday, the court sentenced 15 individuals associated with the PFI-SDPI to death for their involvement in the 2021 murder of BJP leader Ranjith Sreenivasan.

In a recent development, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has suggested that the Gyanvapi mosque was constructed on the ruins of a pre-existing Hindu temple. This claim has emerged from the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi case, where the lawyer representing Hindu petitioners, Vishnu Shankar Jain, addressed the media with these findings.