Morning Digest | SC orders protection of ‘Shivling’ area in Gyanvyapi mosque; G-7 nations likely to appeal to India to reverse ban on wheat exports, and more
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Secure ‘Shivling’ area, do not restrict namaaz in Gyanvyapi mosque: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the District Magistrate of Varanasi to ensure the protection of the area where a Shivling was reported to be found, while ordering that Muslims should not be restricted or impeded from accessing the Gyanvyapi mosque to offer namaaz or perform religious observances.
G-7 likely to increase pressure on India to reverse wheat export ban
Members of the G-7 countries are expected to appeal to India to reverse the ban on wheat exports during the upcoming G-7 summit (June 26-28) in Germany which is likely to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Targeted killings | Top officials urge Kashmiri Pandits to stay put
Top J&K officials, including Kashmir’s Divisional Commissioner and its Inspector General of Police (IGP), on Tuesday visited several transit camps of Kashmiri Pandits and advised the fear-struck community against migration from the Valley, in the wake of the killing of the Pandit employee, Rahul Bhat, on May 12.
Perarivalan pardon case: SC to give verdict on May 18
With a new government in place in Delhi, Singapore hopes to schedule the Ministerial Roundtable with India shortly, says Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. In an exclusive interview, he speaks about the impact of the elections on ties, the “missed opportunity” of RCEP and the new buzz around Andhra Pradesh’s capital Amaravati.