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‘Free the Temple’, ‘Protect the Faith’, ‘Take Up Weapons’: How September’s festivals became stages for anti-Muslim hate

From contested places of worship to demographic fearmongering, a series of speeches used Hindu religious identity to construct Muslims as an existential threat and recast exclusion as religious defence

Bihar: How festival holidays become target of fake news

Two days ago, Bihar's Education Department released the list of school holiday, which was then blown out of proportion by the media, sparking a misinformation wave

Gangajal sprinkled in temple after visit by Muslim MLA from SP

A visit by a Muslim legislator prompted several Hindu groups to attend the temple and sprinkle Ganga Jal, which is considered holy water, to “purify” the temple.

Bus conductor stabbed for ‘Insult to Islam, the Prophet,’ accused shot by police

A bus conductor in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Harikesh Viswakarma, was hacked in the throat by a B.Tech student, Lareb Hashmi, who accused him of insulting Islam reported Indian Express and India Today on November 25.. The student, Laareb Hashmi, recorded the attack and uploaded it on social media, claiming that he was defending the dignity of his faith.

Uttar Pradesh: A divisive agenda to the fore

A new divisive agenda has taken hold over India’s...

Former DU Professor, Achin Vanaik, stands by his lecture on Palestine despite pressure

After facing criticism from the OP Jindal University’s officials as well as the Israeli ambassador, after having his lecture at IIT-Bombay cancelled, Achin Vanaik stands by his statements, saying he was misinterpreted

Hate speeches at events across north India, calls for violence against minorities

From the CM of Assam, to unnamed Hindutva leaders, antagonistic speeches against religious minorities seems to be the fillip for these events

Right-wing group protests a talk on Palestine, demands faculty who organised event be arrested: IIT-Bombay

Reports that the slogan "Goli Maron Sallon Ko" raised outside IIT-Bombay have emerged after a lecture and film screening on Palestine was held at the institute's humanities and social science department.

CJP urges action against violation of post bail conditions by Bittu Bajrangi, files complaint with Nuh Police

The Nuh Sessions Court had asked Bittu Bajrangi to not make any public statement, especially on social media, while granting him bail; two incidents of Bajrangi indulging in hate speech and moral police surfaced on social media

Criminals in costume: impersonating as Muslims when committing crimes is a rising trend

A wide number of instances have turned up where criminals have been impersonating Muslim names while committing crimes. This has been a concerning turn, given that it could potentially raise hateful sentiments further against Muslims in an already tense environment.

CJP Impact! NBDSA orders removal of two Times Now Navbharat shows (videos)

Two complaints had been sent by CJP highlighting communal slurs partisan anchoring, anti-minority narratives, usage of defamatory terms and violations of guidelines

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‘Free the Temple’, ‘Protect the Faith’, ‘Take Up Weapons’: How September’s festivals became stages for anti-Muslim hate

From contested places of worship to demographic fearmongering, a series of speeches used Hindu religious identity to construct Muslims as an existential threat and recast exclusion as religious defence

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