Communalism

Police, Bajrang Dal and the Making of Anti-‘Love Jihad’ Squad in Madhya Pradesh

A Bhopal gym turns into a flashpoint as cops and Hindutva groups push communal claims, banning Muslims, in the name of ‘love jihad’.

Prohibitory orders in some parts of Kolkata after communal violence on Sunday

The BJP, which is silent on violence in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh during Navratri, claimed that several businesses and properties of Hindus in the area were damaged.

Three homes raised after conflict over Garba Pandal, five more Muslim families served eviction notices: MP

The Mandsaur district administration had allegedly already demolished three Muslim-owned homes, citing lack of 'building permission' as a reason for the demolitions.

BJP MP Parvesh Verma calls for total boycott of a particular community

Though he does not specifically name the community, he was referring to an alleged case of murder where all accused are from the Muslim community

When lilting songs and music spread a particular brand of hate: Hindutva pop

A burgeoning industry on You-Tube reveals a dangerously heady mix of caste superiority, minority-bashing, and outright threats

Appoint retd HC Judge to probe police flogging, police inquiry inspires no faith: MCC

The Gujarat police itself looking into the shocking incident of public flogging of Muslim minority youth inspires no confidence, says MCC

Buddhism a religion of choice, why does this worry the BJP?

An event organised by the Jai Bheem Mission, founded by AAP minister, Rajendra Pal Gautam angers the BJP when just days ago, in Ahmedabad, the conversion of 140 persons to Buddhism went by unquestioned

Gyanvapi case: Order in “shivling” carbon dating matter deferred

Next hearing scheduled for October 11 after Hindu petitioners seek time to amend their demands

Hate speeches amplified by television, incited targeted violence against Muslims: CCR Report, Feb ‘20 Delhi riots

Looking at the build-up to the violence, as also the impact and fallout, 2 ½ years after the riots in North East Delhi in February 2020, a Citizens Inquiry Committee of retired judges and civil servants releases its report

Kheda flogging incident: Assailant identified as cop, colleagues helped him beat four men

Incident took place day after stone pelting at a garba event; video of beating went viral on social media

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