Morning Digest | SC orders protection of ‘Shivling’ area in Gyanvyapi mosque; G-7 nations likely to appeal to India to reverse ban on wheat exports, and more

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Secure ‘Shivling’ area, do not restrict  namaaz in Gyanvyapi mosque: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the District Magistrate of Varanasi to ensure the protection of the area where a Shivling was reported to be found, while ordering that Muslims should not be restricted or impeded from accessing the Gyanvyapi mosque to offer  namaaz or perform religious observances.

G-7 likely to increase pressure on India to reverse wheat export ban

Members of the G-7 countries are expected to appeal to India to reverse the ban on wheat exports during the upcoming G-7 summit (June 26-28) in Germany which is likely to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Targeted killings | Top officials urge Kashmiri Pandits to stay put

Top J&K officials, including Kashmir’s Divisional Commissioner and its Inspector General of Police (IGP), on Tuesday visited several transit camps of Kashmiri Pandits and advised the fear-struck community against migration from the Valley, in the wake of the killing of the Pandit employee, Rahul Bhat, on May 12.

Perarivalan pardon case: SC to give verdict on May 18