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Eid Milad 2026: Processions, clashes and the politics of communal provocation across India

From Mumbai’s Parel-Chinchpokli belt to Bengaluru and Rajasthan, August 26 saw a series of confrontations, disputes and allegations of provocation around Eid-e-Milad processions

Kerala: Bishop Kallarangatt booked for ‘Narco jihad’ remark

Court in Pala issued directions based on a plea filed by Kottayam district president of the All India Imams Council, Abdul Azeez Moulavi

Anti-Muslim hate on streets: Vendors beaten, forced to chant Jai Sri Ram, boycotted, dargah desecrated

A footpath vendor in Aligarh was attacked and allegedly  forced to chant “Jai Sri Ram” by a father and son duo, who are allegedly ‘regulars’ at intimidating Muslims

Sabyasachi divorces bikini-clad mangalsutra advt after legal action threatened

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s response to BJP politician’s warning of legal action, online hate, was to drop the advertisement of his version of the mangalsutra.

Tripura: ABVP leader attacked, Section 144 imposed in 2 subdivisions

Incidents that have the potential to lead to breach of peace continue to be reported

Tripura: CJP writes to NCM over vandalisation of mosques and shops owned by Muslims

Right-wing groups have allegedly been attacking homes and shops owned by Muslims, forcing them to flee in distress

Indore: Muslim bangle seller’s bail case drags on

Taslim Ali was first thrashed by a right-wing mob for his alleged fake identity, and eventually implicated and arrested in a molestation case

Gurugram: Hindutva groups disrupt namaz, 30 detained

Locals, supported by right-wing groups, have carried out such disruptions for the fourth week in a row

Love cricket? Make sure you celebrate only when Team India wins!

Indian citizens, mostly Muslims, booked under UAPA, arrested, assaulted, trolled, boycotted, sacked, all because Team India lost a cricket match

Has Karnataka government put on hold survey of churches, till Pope-Modi meeting?

Reportedly the state government is said to be “waiting for the verdict” of the state High Court on a PIL on the subject

Panisagar mosque safe and secure: Tripura Police

Police warn against sharing fake news or posting provocative messages on social media

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Eid Milad 2026: Processions, clashes and the politics of communal provocation across India

From Mumbai’s Parel-Chinchpokli belt to Bengaluru and Rajasthan, August 26 saw a series of confrontations, disputes and allegations of provocation around Eid-e-Milad processions