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What does it mean when the Government of India, on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, releases a coin and a stamp to imprint the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh into history?

Newslaundry

Explained: Did Maharashtra’s voter additions trigger ECI checks?

After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted Newslaundry’s investigation of voter manipulations in Nagpur South West – Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’ own seat – it sparked a political face-off. Fadnavis hit back, calling the claims baseless, accusing the Congress of misleading the public.

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Politics of ‘Marathi asmita’ skips half of Maharashtra

Over the past few months, Maharashtra has seen a renewed wave of Marathi identity politics – or asmita, as it’s known. It began when the Devendra Fadnavis-led government issued a government resolution (GR) making Hindi a compulsory third language in schools. Following backlash, the government quietly revised the order, saying…

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Fadnavis vs facts? EC data doesn’t match CM’s claims

After Rahul Gandhi tweeted a Newslaundry report on a sharp rise in voters in Nagpur South West, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responded with data to shut all the criticism. He claimed there were at least 25 constituencies that saw voter numbers go up by more than eight percent between…

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In 6 months, Fadnavis seat added 29,219 voters. Poll staff claim lapses

In just six months between the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the Maharashtra assembly polls, Nagpur South West – the seat held by BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis – added 29,219 new voters. About 162 voters everyday. That’s a sharp 8.25 percent increase, more than double the 4 percent threshold that…

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Maharashtra: Five killed, several injured in aluminium factory fire in Nagpur

The reasons for the fire are not yet known. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Harsh Dagar, Pranav Prince propel India to main draw of 3x3 basketball Asia Cup

NAGPUR: Harsh Dagar and Pranav Prince played well in tandem as the 67th-ranked Indian outfit sent world No. 37 Philippines packing from the 3x3 Asia Cup basketball tournament in Singapore on Thursday.

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114 arrested in Nagpur violence; Probe underway

The police were probing into social media posts circulated around the time of the violence, and some people involved in uploading them have been identified. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC says, 114 arrested so far in Nagpur violence; Probe underway

Nagpur police commissioner Ravinder Singal said that the police were probing into social media posts circulated around the time of the violence, and some people involved in uploading them have been identified. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Reporters Without Orders Ep 361: Nagpur violence, AI anchors in Indian newsrooms

This week, host Sumedha Mittal is joined by Newslaundry’s Prateek Goyal and Drishti Choudhary.

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Actor Sonu Sood’s wife Sonali Sood, sister-in-law get injured in road mishap

Their car was rammed into a truck on Mumbai-Nagpur highway, causing injuries to Sonu Sood’s wife Sonali Sood, sister-in-law. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nagpur violence: Bombay High Court stays demolition of properties of 2 accused

Faheem Khan and Yusuf Shaikh had filed a petition against the government's decision to demolish their properties. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nagpur Violence: Fadnavis vows to recover cost of damage from rioters

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said the situation in Nagpur is normal now, and efforts are made to relax the curfew imposed in a few areas. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Reports of molestation in Nagpur violence not true'

Breaking News coming in from Nagpur where Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has rejected the reports of molestation in Nagpur violence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Newslaundry

Newsance 291: Sudhir’s big government job? TV anchors fan communal flames in Nagpur

This week our beloved anchor Sudhir Chaudhary follows the desh ke yuva, he so often preaches to, in chasing a government job. Join us as we revisit Sudhir’s greatest hits and best research, in light of news reports that his company will provide research support to DD News. In this…

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CM Fadnavis calls for better tracking of social media posts over Nagpur violence

He, however, denied that there was any intelligence failure. The police response was apt and it cannot be said that it was inadequate, he said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chhaava box office collection Day 34: Vicky Kaushal starrer crosses Rs 570 crore mark; sees growth amidst calls to boycott actor following Nagpur violence

Vicky Kaushal's historical epic, Chhaava, continues its impressive run at the Indian box office. The film that is in its fifth week of release, crossed the Rs 570 crore mark on its 34th day, setting in on-course to a Rs 600 crore finish at the box office.

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Anatomy of Nagpur violence: From ‘Hindutva protest to Muslim outfit’s rumour-mongering’

What began as a celebration to mark the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj on Monday descended into hours of chaos and violence across a 2-kilometre radius in Nagpur’s Mahal area – leaving vehicles damaged, 33 police officers injured, and a community divided in its wake.

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Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint

A far-right campaign to demolish the Mughal emperor’s mosque has set off Hindu-Muslim riots in Nagpur city.

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Indian city faces curfew after Hindu groups target medieval Muslim emperor’s tomb

More than 50 people injured after violence erupts in western Nagpur city

Dynamite News

Nagpur Violence: Over 50 people detained; Curfew in parts of city

Five FIRs were registered. More that 30 police personnel were injured and a civilian critically wounded in communal violence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Breaking: Nagpur violence mastermind Fahim Khan arrested

Just in: Mastermind of Nagpur violence Fahim Khan has been arrested. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Vicky Kaushal's fans DEFEND him amidst allegations linking Chhaava to Nagpur Violence; say 'No wonder Bollywood just focuses on Poos and Poojas'

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal has found himself at the centre of controversy after his film Chhaava was blamed for the ongoing violence in Nagpur.

Dynamite News

Nagpur Violence: Why protesters demanding Aurangzeb tomb removal? Explained

The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb has been at the centre stage even before the Nagpur violence as the Hindu outfits, such as Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), are demanding the removal of Mughal emperor's tomb. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

A Bollywood blockbuster portrayed one of India’s Mughal rulers as a villain. Now people want to destroy his tomb

Riots break out in Nagpur after the release of the film Chhaava, with right-wing Hindu groups threatening to tear down the 18th century tomb of Aurangzeb Alamgir. Maroosha Muzaffar reports

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