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Delhi Court sentences riots accused for promoting hatred against Muslims, sentences him to 3 years in custody

Lokesh Kumar Solanki convicted for inciting violence during 2020 Delhi riots; court calls his conduct “fuel to already simmering tensions” but releases him citing maximum sentence already served

Communal violence erupts in Nuh, Mewat, five killed, provocations by VHP-Bajrang Dal continue

Gurgaon’s Sector 57 mosque was vandalised, set on fire...

Love-Jihad now part of public policy in Assam

Assam CM released a set of posters which describes, amongst other measures, instructions for police officials to develop means of tackling the alleged bogey of 'Love-Jihad', read SabrangIndia's report on this state-sponsored surveillance

RPF constables kills 3 Muslims, one senior, reports suggest killer picked victims from passengers

Video shows uniformed constable standing near bleeding body, says “If you want to vote, if you want to live in Hindustan, then I am saying, Modi and Yogi”

Rising Menace: Mob lynchings escalate as vulnerable Muslims and minors face grave danger

Mobs runs free, violence resulting in death, victims alleged of committing offences related to meat and cows

Why are ISKCON employees producing anti-Muslim propaganda videos in India?

A deep dive by SabrangIndia into alleged links between ISKCON employees with production of anti-Muslim content

Intolerance on the Rise: Unveiling Disturbing Trends in India

Communal forces employ new tactics as hate speech and violence against religious minorities soar

CJP Victory! NBDSA delivers order in favour of CJP, directs removal of impugned video aired by broadcaster

NBDSA held Times Now Navbharat of misleading audience with its show on ‘Madrassa Jihad’, violated Code of Ethics as show created an impression that ever madrassa is a breeding ground for terrorism and activities of similar nature

Anti-conversion law of Uttar Pradesh: a litany of misuse

Since its enactment, this weaponised law, under challenge in the Supreme Court, has resulted in a series of incidents of wrongful arrests and confinement even while section 4, that stipulates only someone directly affected is a complainant, is routinely violated

134 houses razed, two mosques next: “Bulldozer Justice” continues

Under the guise of “encroaching on government land”, bulldozers run free, mosques administration granted 15 days to remove the structures or else the Railways will take action.

The Aesthetics of Violence and Ideology

Violence is a complex human behaviour that transcends spontaneity and reveals underlying structure. The ideology may be hidden in the language around it; perhaps an enquiry into violence needs us to uncover the myths and rituals surrounding violence.

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