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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
A 2020 List of ‘Influencers’ whose ideas belong in the Dustbin of Hate
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Communal clashes in MP village, police detain 24
Clashes erupted in Chandan Khedi village after Hindutva groups shouted slogans in front of a mosque
10 most hate-driven statements by Indian politicians
Some of India’s political leaders use their power and their words to spread hate, most often focused on fueling class divides, Islamophobia, and communal hate
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet clears ‘Love Jihad’ law!
The Freedom to Religion Bill 2020 provides for prison term of up to ten years and fine of Rs 1 lakh declaring forceful conversions for marriage ‘null and void’
UP’s Love Jihad law completes one month, 35 incarcerated
Since its promulgation, more than one arrest per day has been recorded taking the tally to around 35
From Babri Mosque to Ram Temple: A historical perspective
Can the State focus more on facilities for the poor and marginalised, and delving in the past as a cover for revivalism be shunned?
ABVP apologies to Jain community, after desecrating goddess’ statue
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Love Jihad: Madhya Pradesh approves draft Bill
The new draft Bill provides for jail term up to five years and a fine of Rs 25,000 for forceful conversions and mandates maintenance of women and children from such marriages
Why is Bajrang Dal troubled by Christmas celebrations?
Christmas celebrations were met with fear and threats in Assam and Meghalaya as Bajrang Dal questioned the Mission’s ideology
As Saudi Arabia Opens Up To Christmas Festival, Islamists Cry Foul
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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