ASI Clarifies Stand On Jama Masjid’s Protected Status

24 Oct 2024

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) informed the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that declaring the historic Jama Masjid a "protected monument" would have a "substantial impact," and no steps have been taken in this direction so far. In an affidavit filed in response to public interest litigations (PILs) on...

ASI ‘Tears Uniform And Throws His Cap’ After BJP Leader Threatens Him To Remove From Police

17 Sep 2024

In a dramatic turn of events at the Baidhan police station in Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Vinod Mishra was filmed tearing his uniform and discarding his cap and belt during a heated argument. The incident, which occurred on February 2, 2024, has since gone viral after CCTV...

Allahabad HC Demands ASI Reply Over Agra’s Jama Masjid Survey

05 Jul 2024

Allahabad High Court demands ASI (Archaeological Survey of India)'s response to the suit, who seeks Jama Masjid survey in Agra. Further, the petitioner also demands appointment of advocate commissioner to supervise the process. According to Plaintiff, the mosque contains the idol of Thakur Keshav Dev from Sri Krishna Janmbhoomi. Earlier...

Here’s Why This Woman Cop Got Suspended In Hyderabad

23 Apr 2024

An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of police was suspended for embracing Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat candidate K Madhavi Latha on Monday, April 22. In a widely circulated video on social media, Uma Devi, ASI at Saidabad Police Station, was seen shaking hands with Madhavi Latha and hugging...

World Heritage Day: No Entry Fee to Centrally Protected Monuments on April 18

18 Apr 2024

On World Heritage Day, which falls on Thursday, no entry fee will be charged at centrally protected monuments. While access to the Taj Mahal will remain free, visitors wishing to enter the main mausoleum will incur charges. Raj Kumar Patel, the Superintending Archaeologist of the Archaeological Survey of India's Agra...

ASI team begins survey of Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh

22 Mar 2024

A team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has commenced a survey of the contentious Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex located in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. Advocate Shreesh Dubey, representing the Hindu side, stated, "Four petitions are currently ongoing... The survey began today at 6 am. The...

Gyanvapi verdict: Varanasi Court to present the ASI scientific report today

21 Dec 2023

The scientific report on the Gyanvapi mosque survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will be presented today by the Varanasi district Court. The Hindu side will object in court today in the Gyanvapi Shringar Gauri case to the Anjuman Arrangements Masjid Committee's application, requesting that the judge present...

Gyanvapi mosque case: Varanasi court orders ASI to submit items found during survey

14 Sep 2023

The Archaeological investigation of India (ASI) has been directed by the Varanasi district court hearing the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi mosque cases to submit objects discovered during the scientific investigation of the premises to the district administration. District Judge A K Vishvesha issued the judgment on Wednesday after hearing a slew of...

ASI survey continues at Gyanvapi Mosque Complex on Day 7

10 Aug 2023

An advocate for the Hindu side said on Thursday that both the Muslim and Hindu sides are cooperating and adhering to the court order as the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) continues its scientific survey of the Gyanvapi complex on its seventh day. Advocate Shubhash Nandan Chaturvedi said," The ASI...

ASI survey of the Gyanvapi mosque will continue today

07 Aug 2023

The fifth Monday of the current "Sawan"month may cause a slight delay in the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) planned scientific survey of the Gyanvapi complex, according to an attorney for the Hindu side. The ASI survey, which is still in progress, is in its fourth day. "Survey work is...