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Former Regional Director of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), K.K. Muhammad, has advised the Muslim community to voluntarily hand over the Kashi Vishwanath–Gyanvapi complex in Varanasi and the Krishna Janmabhoomi site in Mathura to Hindus. According to him, these two places hold the same sacred value for Hindus as Mecca and Medina do for Muslims. However, Muhammad added a stern caution for the Hindu community as well — stating that no further demands should be raised beyond Ayodhya, Kashi, and Mathura, as an expanding list of claims would only intensify conflict and complicate the situation. ‘Ayodhya Dispute Was Fueled by Leftist Propaganda’ In an interview given to India Today, Muhammad said the Ayodhya dispute escalated not because of facts, but due to Leftist ideologica...

Meerut: The Housing Development Board (HDB) in Meerut has announced a major opportunity for middle-class families looking to buy their own home. Under the Jagruti Vihar Extension Scheme, flats are now available at special discounts of up to 15 percent for a limited period, on a first-come, first-served basis. The scheme also offers easy installment options, making home ownership more accessible to middle-income buyers. On Saturday, 32 beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana received possession documents at the HDB office in Shastrinagar. During the event, officials highlighted the ongoing discount offer on 1,420 flats under the Jagruti Vihar Extension Scheme. According to HDB data, available flats include: F-32: 762 units F-57: 330 units F-64: 303 units F-100:...

Meerut: A major relief for North India’s travelers: the much-awaited Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway has officially begun its trial run from midnight on Sunday. Stretching over 210 kilometers, this six-lane greenfield expressway is set to cut travel time from Delhi to Dehradun from 5–6 hours to just 2.5 hours. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) removed all barricades near Geeta Colony, Khajuri Khas, Sonia Vihar, and Akshardham, allowing a limited number of vehicles to test the new route. Traffic on the expressway is expected to increase rapidly as more sections open for vehicles. Elevated design eases Delhi trafficThe expressway is fully elevated within Delhi, starting near the Akshardham Metro Station and connecting directly to the Delhi–Meerut Expressway. This des...