Iftkhar Ali, a Jammu and Kashmir policeman, and his eight siblings narrowly escaped deportation to Pakistan after a court intervention. Ali, who has served in the police force for 27 years, believes the deportation notice was a conspiracy stemming from a land dispute. The family’s citizenship status remains pending despite being admitted as permanent residents in the late 1990s.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a widespread alert for severe weather across India, including thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to take precautions and avoid unnecessary travel. The alert covers a vast region from East Rajasthan to Gangetic West Bengal, with strong winds and hailstorms expected in several states.

The advocate appearing for the Waqf Board had argued that the mosque existed prior to 1947 and the mosque was constructed after demolishing the old mosque.