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How Indian commercial media channels are using the provocative thumbnail to boost viewers and worse, provoke vicarious viewer response
Visual perception is an inherently selective process and Indian commercial television channels, faced with adverse orders from the NBDSA are now leveraging on misleading click-baits, problematic visuals and texts on the thumbnail of the video displayed: the CJP HW team asks is this a new technique to incite vicarious reactions but escape the monitoring rap and scrutiny?
Section 144 imposed in Jamshedpur; arrests made in Bihar and Maharashtra over instances of violence during Ram Navami
In addition to this, an interim report of a fact-finding committee revealed that the recent incidents of violence in West Bengal were “pre-planned, orchestrated, and instigated”
Moradabad Police debunks false communally charged claims made by Panchjanya, warns of taking legal action if misinformation is spread
In the now deleted tweet, the mouthpiece of RSS had claimed that a Muslim man had raped his Hindu wife along with his 15 friends
Kalicharan endorses violence if committed for protecting religion
Kalicharan is notorious for making hate speech in Maharashtra and despite intimation to the police in the past, no action whatsoever has been taken against him
Madhya Pradesh: Another Muslim youth lynched on suspicion of stealing, victim suffered multiple stab wounds and bruises all over his body
The incident was reported from Khandwa District, where hate crimes against Muslims have been increasing since last year
Hindu Mahasabha Members Arrested for Allegedly Slaughtering Cow to Incite Communal Violence in Agra During Ram Navami Parade
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According to the police, Sanjay Jat, the Hindu Mahasabha's national spokesperson, is the chief conspirator.
Ram Navami processionists instigated violence in Rishra, Bengal police tell court
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Sources aware of the contents of the report said that it mentions that those participating in the procession had been constantly "instigating" the local people by using "abusive and offensive" language constantly since the beginning of the procession.
Under Guise of Religious Conversions, Attacks by Hindutva Groups Worsen Situation for Christians in India
Christians face attacks, disrupted prayer meetings, and church vandalism - their cries for help go unheard as the police arrest the victims, side with the perpetrators
Mumbai: Police foils attempts to disturb peace in Mira Road
Concerted efforts have been made to disturb communal harmony in Naya Nagar, in the backdrop of rising communal tensions in the region.
Hate Watch: BJP MLA demands demolition of Taj Mahal and Qutub Minar, willing to donate one year’s salary to have temples built on those...
This comes just after the NCERT removed chapters on the Mughal Empire from class 12 history books
Hot on the heels of the violence of Ram Navami, MHA issues advisory to states to ensure law and order during Hanuman Jayanti celebration
As Bengal recoups with the many incidents of violence, Calcutta HC directs Mamata Government to use other forces if police incapable of handling the situation
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