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Muslim claim not the only one dismissed in HC's Bhojshala ‘Hindu temple’ verdict

Members of different Hindu organisations celebrate after the Madhya Pradesh HC declared that the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, in Indore on Friday, May 15.
Updated on May 15, 2026 08:54 pm IST

Security tightened in Dhar ahead of HC verdict on Bhojshala-Kamal Maula dispute

Hindus have argued that the Bhojshala complex, situated in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, is a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati), while Muslims believe that it is the site of the Kamal Maula mosque.
Updated on May 15, 2026 12:00 pm IST

MP HC reserves order in Bhojshala case; Muslim side calls ASI survey ‘biased’

The dispute pertains to the religious nature of the Bhojshala complex, an Archaeological Survey of India-protected monument in Dhar district.
Updated on May 13, 2026 07:01 am IST

SC allows Hindus, Muslims to offer Friday prayers at MP's disputed Bhojshala

The Supreme Court directed the district administration to make law and order arrangements at the site for offering of prayers.
Updated on Jan 22, 2026 01:24 pm IST

Carbide waste: Clip shows ‘black’ water from borewell in MP town; officials collect samples

Carbide waste: Clip shows ‘black’ water from borewell in MP town; officials collect samples
Published on Jan 22, 2025 09:13 pm IST

Union Carbide waste disposal: Two attempt self-immolation in Pithampur, taken to Indore hospital

Union Carbide waste disposal: Two attempt self-immolation in Pithampur, taken to Indore hospital
Published on Jan 03, 2025 02:53 pm IST

Savitri Thakur, tribal leader & Dhar MP sworn in as minister of state in Modi govt

In the 2024 polls, she defeated the Congress’ Radheshyam Muvel by 2.18 lakh votes. (PIB Kerala)
Published on Jun 10, 2024 09:29 am IST

SC restrains ASI from excavation during Bhojshala survey

The court said no action be taken on the ASI report without permission. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 01, 2024 04:00 pm IST

ASI to survey Bhojshala complex in MP’s Dhar amid tight security from Friday

Bhojshala is an ASI protected 11th century monument in Madhya Pradesh (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 21, 2024 07:51 pm IST

HistoriCity | The syncretic past of the Kamal Maula mosque-Bhojshala complex

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The Kamal Maula mosque in Dhar, which is also known as Bhojshala temple amongst Hindus
Published on Mar 14, 2024 10:20 pm IST

Bhils don’t want their prized Baobabs stolen

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In recent years, Baobabs have become precious to collectors, meeting resistance from tribals. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 12, 2023 02:27 pm IST

Coronavirus update: MP tribal beaten to death by police during lockdown, alleges family

More than 100 people have contracted the coronavirus disease in Madhya Pradesh
Published on Apr 05, 2020 09:43 am IST

3 arrested for beating MP farmer to death

Farmers’ car was set afire by villagers who apprehended them believing them to be child-lifters.
Updated on Feb 07, 2020 04:29 am IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Poll boycott calls have no major impact, some glitches reported in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh, May 19 (ANI): Voter shows his ink-marked finger and voter ID card at a polling station after casting their vote at Rajod village in Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday.
Updated on May 20, 2019 07:49 am IST

Man, two women relatives tied to a tree, caned for eloping

None of the onlookers came forward to help the trio. Many of them could be seen making a video of the incident.
Updated on May 16, 2019 07:34 pm IST

Man, sisters tied to tree, thrashed for allegedly eloping with married woman

Five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident, a video of which has gone viral on social media, they said.
Published on May 16, 2019 02:03 pm IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: BJP looks to retain Dhar in Madhya Pradesh

An Election Commission staffer seals an Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Updated on Apr 16, 2019 10:34 am IST

PM Narendra Modi to kick off BJP’s Lok Sabha campaign in MP with two rallies

PM Modi will also address another public meeting at Dhar in Madhya Pradesh Saturday, a BJP leader said.
Updated on Feb 15, 2019 08:10 am IST

Man kills self inside police station in Madhya Pradesh, two cops suspended

Bagh town, which is situated around 250km west of state capital Bhopal, remained tense after the incident, and additional force had to be rushed in.
Updated on Aug 12, 2018 11:44 pm IST

Why is India’s local bureaucracy so insensitive?

A doctor examines a candidate for post of constable, at a district hospital, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, April 29
Updated on May 09, 2018 12:34 pm IST

Excise officer has asset worth crores, drove Mercedes, Audi: Lokayukta police

Photo by Pradeep Gaur/Mint
Published on Apr 28, 2018 02:04 pm IST