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Mughal emperor ‘descendant’ writes to UN seeking security for Aurangzeb's tomb
Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, who has written to UN's Antonio Guterres, claims to be the Mutawalli (caretaker) of the Waqf property where the Aurangzeb tomb resides.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 01:51 PM IST
Union minister suggests alternative to removing Aurangzeb's tomb: 'Build a...'
Ramdas Athawale advised that people should move forward with the ideology of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj but, he said, there should be peace in the country.
Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:39 AM IST
Barelvi cleric writes to Amit Shah seeking ban on ‘Chhava’
The cleric demanded legal action against the writer, director and producer of the film, which he claimed had portrayed Aurangzeb in a provocative manner
Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:05 PM IST
Govt won't allow Aurangzeb's glorification: Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis
Devendra Fadnavis said that only the temple of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj deserves glorification, not Aurangzeb's tomb.
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 10:11 PM IST
‘Childish’: BJP slams Maha Congress chief for Fadnavis-Aurangzeb comparison
Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal had said that CM Fadnavis is an "equally cruel ruler" like Aurangzeb was.
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 07:09 PM IST
Mathura dispute: Mosque panel likely to file plea against survey order today
The petitioners have sought the shifting of the mosque, claiming that it was constructed on 13.37 acres of the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi trust through an alleged demolition of a temple by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, the petitioners’ counsel Shailesh Dube had said on December 24.
Updated on Jan 02, 2023 04:51 AM IST
'Lions move on…': Owaisi responds to Sena fury over Aurangzeb tomb visit
The Shiv Sena had hit out at AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi's visit to the Mughal emperor's tomb, warning him against ‘creating problems in the society’.
Published on May 13, 2022 03:20 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash
HT PICKS: THE MOST INTERESTING BOOKS OF THE WEEK
This week’s recommended reads includes a collection of essays on music, a novel set in Bombay, and a study of a turning point in Indian history
Updated on Jan 24, 2020 08:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Team
Yogi Adityanath says Akhilesh Yadav dethroned father like Aurangzeb
his is the first time Adityanath has drawn the Aurangzeb parallel to take a swipe at Akhilesh. The parallel was first drawn during the Yadav family feud between Akhilesh and his uncle, Shivpal Yadav, over control of the Party in August 2016.
Updated on May 12, 2019 01:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow/Gorakhpur | HT Correspondents
Curious story of a board that sparked violence in Bhima Koregaon
A nondescript board put up near the shrine of a prominent Maratha king in a small village near Bhima Koregaon last year triggered the violence that rocked Maharashtra and sent shockwaves across India’s Dalit community
Updated on Dec 09, 2018 02:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Nadeem Inamdar
Curious story of a tiny banner that sparked violence in Bhima Koregaon
For Dalits, the hoarding was a symbol of assertion and courage of one of their ancestors but it angered other communities, especially right-wing groups that claim Sambhaji as part of a narrative of Hindu resistance against Muslim aggression.
Updated on Dec 09, 2018 02:40 PM IST
Bhima Koregaon | Nadeem Inamdar
Yogi Adityanath compares Akhilesh Yadav to Aurangzeb who ‘jailed his father’
Adityanath did not directly name the SP leader, but made clear that he was alluding to the manner in which Akhilesh Yadav had edged out his father Mulayam Singh Yadav to take charge of the party.
Updated on Sep 07, 2018 10:08 PM IST
Press Trust of India, Lucknow | Press Trust of India
‘Mughal-era serai near Ludhiana to be ‘world-class’ wedding destination’
The serai got some recent fame after the 2006 movie Rang De Basanti or RDB was shot here.
Updated on Jun 16, 2018 12:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Harsimran Singh Batra, Ludhiana
HT Picks: This week’s good reads
A list of great weekend reads
Updated on Jun 15, 2018 08:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Team