The Madhya Pradesh High Court has delivered a landmark verdict in the decades-old Bhojshala-Kamal Maula dispute in Dhar, declaring the disputed complex a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati). The court dismissed the Muslim side’s claim over the site and cancelled the 2003 ASI arrangement that allowed Friday namaz at the premises. While the ASI will continue managing the monument, the right to perform religious rituals has now been granted to the Hindu side. Congress leader Arif Masood rejected the verdict, saying, “We are not accepting today’s decision of the High Court.” 

Nepal enters a defining political moment as rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, widely known as Balen, officially assumes office as the country’s 47th Prime Minister. Riding on a sweeping electoral mandate, Shah’s rise marks a dramatic shift in Nepal’s political landscape, one powered by youth energy, anti-corruption sentiment, and a demand for systemic reform. At just 35, Balen Shah’s journey from music stages to the highest office in the land reflects a generational shift in leadership. His party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party, secured a historic single-party majority, reshaping parliamentary power dynamics after years of coalition instability. In a move that captured national attention, Shah released a powerful rap ahead of his oath-taking ceremony, an unconventional yet impactful message calling for unity, resilience and a renewed national vision. The video quickly went viral, resonating with millions and symbolizing his unique connection with the youth.