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Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah case: Allahabad HC refuses to recall order clubbing all suits

October 24, 2024 2:46 am

Cases consolidated in the interest of justice, says court.

Hubballi Mayor orders renaming of Idgah Maidan after Rani Chennamma

November 08, 2022 12:00 pm

The order of the mayor followed a ruling during its general body meeting held last Thursday. Before that, BJP Corporator Santosh Chavan had brought this issue to the attention of the HDMC on August 28 through a notice.

Faizan Mustafa writes: Let Ganpati come to Idgah maidan, helped by Muslims

September 01, 2022 9:42 am

Faizan Mustafa writes: A Muslim initiative to permit pooja at the maidan in Bengaluru would have been a fitting reply to those who want to take political advantage of people’s religious sentiments. Inter-religious disputes are best resolved by the faith communities themselves.

Bengaluru Idgah row: A pot kept on steady simmer ahead of 2023 polls

August 31, 2022 7:07 am

The controversy has emerged as the latest of many recent communal flashpoints in the state.

High security after SC bars Ganesh Chaturthi celebration at Bengaluru Idgah Maidan

August 31, 2022 7:02 am

Some Hindutva groups were preparing to erect pandals but left the ground as the apex court ruled in the dispute between the Karnataka government and the state waqf board.

Karnataka CM Bommai to hold meeting today to decide on use of Bengaluru Idgah Maidan for Ganesh festival

August 28, 2022 6:49 am

Several organisations have sought to celebrate the Ganesh festival at the Idgah Maidan this year following a state government notification stating that it is a property of the state revenue department and not the Wakf Board.

Know Your City: From battling plague to celebrating festivals of all hues, Bengaluru's Idgah ground has a rich history

August 22, 2022 6:52 am

The Idgah ground became a shelter for those who were displaced during the plague in 1898. As late as 1982, both Hindu and Muslim festivals were being celebrated here.

Bengaluru: BBMP says Idgah ground belongs to revenue department, not Wakf board

August 08, 2022 8:06 am

Joint commissioner (west) SM Srinivasa said that the BBMP had given the Wakf board 42 days to submit all the records to prove ownership but it failed to do so.

Tavleen Singh writes: Evil under the sun

May 22, 2022 6:46 pm

Tavleen Singh writes: The message to Muslims who chose India over Pakistan in 1947 is that they made a bad choice. They must now learn to accept that although they chose to remain Indian, they should now learn to live in India as lesser citizens.

Shabana Azmi's 'heart wrenching' scene for 'Idgaah'

June 11, 2016 7:09 pm

Shabana Azmi says she shot a "heart wrenching" scene for an upcoming movie "Idgah".

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