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Martand Temple in Kashmir: Its grandeur survives, and so do its controversies

September 11, 2022 10:31 pm

Who built Kashmir's Martand Temple and how was it destroyed? How does it have influences ranging from the Grecian to North Indian? And why is this ancient temple making news today? Answers to these questions hold lessons about India's past and present.

Day after LG Manoj Sinha prays at protected J&K temple, ASI expresses concern

May 10, 2022 7:05 am

The ASI, which is the custodian of the protected monument, “deemed the incident as a violation of its rules” in its communication to the administration but has not lodged a formal complaint, the sources said.

J&K LG Manoj Sinha joins pooja at ruins of ASI-protected temple

May 09, 2022 10:10 am

This is the second religious ceremony in three days at the site, which the ASI has tagged as a “site of national importance”. The ASI does not permit prayers at a protected site unless it was a functioning place of worship at the time the the body took charge of it.

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Year after roof collapse killed 8, Telangana to restart work at SLBC tunnel with ‘advanced methodology’

Updated: January 12, 2026 04:02 IST

After the fatal accident, a tunnel boring machine (TBM) was stuck at the outlet of the tunnel. The government said decision has been made to abandon the TBM in favour of more advanced tunnelling methods.

Top News Headlines of January 11, 2026 | Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic

Updated: January 12, 2026 02:30 IST

Top News Headlines of January 11, 2026 | Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the talks are “business as usual” rather than a response to recent threats by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland.

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 crosses 4.3 crore registrations; exceeds last year’s Guinness record

Updated: January 12, 2026 01:12 IST

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: Based on the responses received, a set of questions and suggestions from students, teachers and parents will be shortlisted. Selected participants may be invited for interaction during the programme.

India vs New Zealand Cricket Score, 1st ODI: IND beat NZ by 4 wickets to take 1-0 in Vadodara

Updated: January 12, 2026 00:39 IST

IND vs NZ 1st ODI Cricket Score, India vs New Zealand Today Match and Scorecard Updates: Earlier in the day, Indian skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl first in the first ODI

Iranian president vows to listen to protesters amid brutal police response, violent clashes

Updated: January 12, 2026 00:33 IST

Demonstrators flooded the streets in Tehran and violence surrounding the over two-week protests killed at least 116 people, activists said.

Tata Steel Chess India: American double delight as Carissa Yip and Wesley So win Blitz titles while Arjun Erigaisi fades

Updated: January 11, 2026 23:55 IST

Vantika Agrawal finishes second in the women's event after impressive comeback while Nihal Sarin was runner-up in the Open segment

I don’t feel good about it, says Virat Kohli on crowd cheering when batsman ahead of him gets dismissed

Updated: January 11, 2026 23:49 IST

As Rohit Sharma was dismissed, the crowd at Vadodara cleared their throats to welcome the former India captain

Britain in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in Arctic

Updated: January 11, 2026 23:43 IST

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the talks are “business as usual” rather than a response to recent threats by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland.

Washington Sundar has a side strain and will go for a scan: Shubman Gill

January 11, 2026 23:42 IST

The 26-year-old, who bowled five overs for 27 runs, walked off midway through the New Zealand innings and did not return to field. Despite the discomfort, he later came out to bat at No. 8 and played a key role in India's successful run chase for a four-wicket win.

Minnesota Democrats are demanding a broader investigation into Renee Good’s shooting

January 11, 2026 23:31 IST

The Trump administration has defended the officer who shot Renee Good in her car, saying he was protecting himself and fellow agents.

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