In Himachal Pradesh’s Sanjauli, protests broke out over an allegedly illegal mosque construction pending since 2010. The Shimla Municipal Corporation’s slow pace has angered locals, leading to clashes with police involving lathi-charge and water cannons. Minister Vikramaditya Singh assured that action will be taken based on legal findings, including potential demolition if deemed illegal.

The cabinet has approved universal health coverage for senior citizens in a big move to enhance the kind of geriatric care India’s aged receive.

Last year, this gurdwara’s representatives protested at Times Square against the Indian government arresting separatist Amritpal Singh, the sources said