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Madhya Pradesh High Court has reserved its decision on the religious character of the Bhojshala complex in Dhar district. Hindus claim it's a temple to Goddess Vagdevi, while Muslims assert it's the Kamal Maula mosque. Security has been heightened as the court prepares to deliver its verdict after extensive hearings.

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A Hindu party has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court regarding the Bhojshala complex dispute. The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled the site a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, empowering the Centre and ASI to manage it. The court also set aside a 2003 order allowing Friday namaz, suggesting the Muslim community seek alternative land for a mosque.

Archaeological Survey of India officials have urged Jajpur district authorities to take strong legal action against encroachers and illegal stone quarry operators threatening the Buddhist sites of Ratnagiri and Udayagiri. Recent unauthorized construction and quarrying activities within prohibited zones risk damaging these vital historical monuments, prompting urgent intervention to preserve Odisha's rich cultural heritage.

EaseMyTrip Foundation has partnered with the Archaeological Survey of India to launch the 'Savee Cafeteria' at Delhi's Qutub Minar. This initiative aims to enhance the visitor experience at the iconic monument by providing clean, affordable food facilities. The collaboration underscores the growing importance of public-private partnerships in bolstering India's heritage tourism infrastructure, catering to the rising demand for experiential travel.

Following a Madhya Pradesh High Court verdict declaring the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi, devotees offered prayers. The court ordered the repatriation of the original idol from London, and a symbolic portrait has been installed pending its return. The site will now be known as 'Maa Saraswati Kanthabharan'.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has struck down a 2003 ASI order permitting Friday namaz at the disputed site, in a verdict that aligns with the Supreme Court’s 2019 judgment in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case

The Orissa High Court has directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to proactively manage cleanliness at Satyabrata Stadium, citing Cuttack Municipal Corporation's resource limitations. A joint meeting between CMC and ASI is mandated to establish a long-term sanitation plan. Pending this, CMC will continue weekly cleaning, and temporary drinking water facilities are ordered amidst heat.

The Orissa High Court has directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to proactively maintain cleanliness at Satyabrata Stadium, acknowledging the Cuttack Municipal Corporation's (CMC) resource constraints. A joint meeting between CMC and ASI is mandated to establish a long-term solution, with CMC continuing bi-weekly cleaning in the interim.

A new book explores Indian archaeology's post-independence journey, highlighting the decolonization challenges faced by the ASI. It emphasizes Amalananda Ghosh's impactful leadership and discusses the ongoing issues of training and employment for archaeologists. The article also touches upon the potential of AI in aiding archaeological research and data management.