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News & Analysis · 23 May 2026 · Indian Polity & Governance

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GS-2News & Analysis23 May 2026thehindu.com

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata, visits Saint Teresa’s Mother House

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began his four-day visit to India in Kolkata, visiting Mother House (Missionaries of Charity) and Victoria Memorial. His agenda includes meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss trade, technology, defense, and the Quad. The visit to Mother House is highlighted as significant due to the recent suspension of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) license for Missionaries of Charity, an issue a U.S. Congressman urged Rubio to raise. Kolkata's historical importance in U.S. diplomacy is also noted.

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GS-2News & Analysis23 May 2026thehindu.com

Saffron clashes with green, again

The article details the Madhya Pradesh High Court's recent verdict declaring the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati). It outlines the historical claims of both Hindu and Muslim communities over the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected monument, the findings of an ASI survey, and the quashing of a 2003 ASI order that allowed limited access to both communities. The article also highlights the communal tensions surrounding the site, including past clashes, and the Muslim community's decision to challenge the High Court's judgment in the Supreme Court. It concludes by noting the potential for this verdict to inspire similar disputes across India, referencing the Ayodhya case and other ongoing disputes.

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