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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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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:

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Mahakumbh: A confluence of faith and Hindutva politics?

From a VHP camp to “liberate” Hindu temples to a cow-protection Dharma Sansad, signs of Hindutva politics were all too visible at the Mahakumbh this year. The event banned the entry of Muslim vendors, but it allowed controversial figures such as Yati Narsinghanand to deliver speeches.

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Padma Bhushan to Rithambara is proof how far Republic has strayed from the Constitution

It was the night of Eid-ul-Fitr, 1991. Muslims, who then constituted almost a fifth of Indore’s population, would normally have been celebrating all over the city, after a month of fasting. But this Eid was different.

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Maha Kumbh: VHP announces 'religious programs' in Prayagraj

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) General Secretary Bajrang Lal Bagda announced on Saturday the schedule for the upcoming Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Let Me Explain: Majoritarianism and its impact on judicial neutrality

A sitting judge of the Allahabad HC recently made a communal speech at a VHP event, declaring that the country would function as per the wishes of the majority.

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Supreme Court takes note of Allahabad HC judge's 'controversial' remarks at VHP event

The Supreme Court has taken note of the reports about the 'controversial' speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, judge of the Allahabad High Court, at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Muslims ‘in constant fear’ amid hate campaign in India’s Himachal Pradesh

The Congress-ruled state has been witnessing anti-Muslim rallies for weeks, forcing many migrant workers to flee.

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The VHP and BJP exploited a dying Tamil Nadu teenager to push Hindutva agenda

Seven months into his tenure as Tamil Nadu BJP president, K Annamalai launched one of his biggest political campaigns, following the tragic suicide of 17-year-old Lavanya in Thanjavur. Annamalai alleged that Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, where Lavanya was studying, pressured her to convert to Christianity, driving her to take…

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VHP President unveils painting combining 108 depictions of Ramcharitmanas

Alok Kumar, the International President of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), unveiled a unique painting here on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Vishwa Hindu Parishad plans to increase its presence from 60,000 villages to one lakh villages

VHP plans to expand presence to one lakh villages, opposes Karnataka temple bill, and condemns pro-Pakistan slogans.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on March 10, 2024

Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on March 10, 2024

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Tripura govt suspends IFS officer after row over naming lion, lioness 'Akbar' and 'Sita'

The Tripura government has suspended IFS officer Pravin L. Agrawal following the row over naming a lion and lioness ‘Akbar’ and ‘Sita’

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Hamas to halal: How anti-Muslim hate speech is spreading in India

Ahead of national elections, a new report tracks how hate speech events map geographically across India.

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Can a ‘Muslim’ lion, ‘Hindu’ lioness live together? An Indian zoo dilemma

A Hindu group is upset because a zoo kept a lion named after a Mughal king with a lioness named after a Hindu deity.

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Consider renaming lioness called Sita, Calcutta High Court tells West Bengal after VHP complaint

Calcutta High Court asks West Bengal government to consider renaming a lioness named Sita. Sita, along with a lion named Akbar, had arrived in the Siliguri zoo as part of an animal exchange programme from Tripura

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Yogathiripad to lead Saindhava Prathishtanam trust

aindhava Prathishtanam, a trust formed for the promotion of Sanatana values under the leadership of Manavendravarma Yogathiripad popularly known as Ambotti Thampuram, was launched here on Sunday.

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Gyanvapi mosque committee should handover structure to Hindus: VHP chief

VHP calls for the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi to be shifted and handed over to Hindus based on ASI's report.

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MP: Hindutva mob hoists saffron flags over 4 Christian prayer halls, no FIR filed

A mob of Hindutva activists reportedly climbed on top of four Christian prayer halls after Sunday mass, and hoisted the saffron flag while chanting Jai Shri Ram, in Ranapur tehsil of Madhya Pradesh’s Jhabua district.

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Pro-Hindutva activists denied permission to hold ‘homa’ at cave shrine, stage protest in Chikkamagaluru

VHP activists conduct homa at Deputy Commissioner's office after being denied permission at Bababudangiri shrine.

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Cherry-picking, tenuous ‘evidence’: Why Supreme Court Observer’s profile of Justice Bhat is flawed

Since its founding in 2017, the Supreme Court Observer, which describes itself as a “living archive” of the Supreme Court, promised to be a breath of fresh air in a world of social media-driven legal journalism and commentary that is often polemical and partisan.

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Popcorn and curfews: India gets ready for Ram temple with frenzy and fear

The stock market will be shut, movie halls will show the launch live. But it’s joy for some, pain and anxiety for others

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Life turned upside-down for Muslim teens arrested for ‘spitting on yatra’

Five months after he was arrested for allegedly spitting on a religious procession in Ujjain, Adnan Mansoori, 18, got bail this week.

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Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Dham receives heavy snowfall

After a sudden shift in the weather pattern in the high-altitude areas of Uttarakhand, Kedarnath Dham has been experiencing continuous and heavy snowfall. Read further on Dynamite News:

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