‘Maintain status quo’: SC issues contempt notice to Assam over demolition drive | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the state of Assam to maintain status quo on Sonapur demolitions drive and issued a notice to the authorities in response to a contempt petition filed by 47 residents, who alleged deliberate non-compliance with the Court’s interim order dated September 17.The order had directed that no demolition…

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‘Unduly provocative’: Why Israeli minister’s prayer at Al-Aqsa mosque has irked the West – Times of India

Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir drew criticism from various quarters after he, along with hundreds of Israelies, entered Jerusalem‘s Al-Aqsa mosque compound and performed prayers — this comes as the Middle East remains on edge amid fear of anticipated large-scale Iran and Lebanon attacks in the wake of Hamas chief’s assassination.Ben Gvir and some 2,250…

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