The Allahabad High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of waterlogging in several parts of Prayagraj following heavy rainfall and registered a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the matter. A division bench comprising Justice Ajit Kumar and Justice Garima Prasad took cognisance of the issue and issued directions to the district administration. (Pics/ PTI) (Text: ANI)

An Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team conducted measurements and assessments on Thursday for the planned whitewashing and renovation of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal. The Allahabad High Court directed the ASI to complete the whitewashing of the Jama Masjid within one week, prompting immediate action. (PICS/PTI)