Editor's note: Xinjiang, the largest cotton-producing area in China, is entering this year's cotton planting season with vigor. In this three-part series, Xinhua will map the past and present of Xinjiang's cotton industry, revealing its resilience and continued dynamism despite the sanctions impose»»»

The Supreme Court has ordered Uttar Pradesh authorities to explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated for demolishing part of a mosque in Kushinagar. The bench has also directed that no further demolition should take place until further orders. The petitioners claim the demolition occ»»»