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When Faith Becomes a Licence for Control: The 2026 Kanwar yatra, violence, vigilantism and the politics of meat
From attacks on vehicles and commuters to the targeting of Muslim-owned businesses and meat shops, the 2026 pilgrimage raises urgent questions about vigilantism, selective policing and the State's accommodation of majoritarian demands
Years after Ramjanmabhoomi, ASI to survey Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath complex
Court was hearing plea demanding return of said premises to Hindus, orders UP government to bear cost of survey
UP police file 5,000-page chargesheet against Siddique Kappan
The police have alleged that Kappan and others received about Rs. 80 lakhs from financial institutions in Doha and Muscat to create unrest in the state
Nun harassment: Two Sangh Parivar members arrested, main accused still at large
Four ABVP members who had falsely accused the nuns of conducting forced conversions, and harassed them in a train at Jhansi station, are yet to be booked
Why Islamic Exceptionalism Does not Serve the Muslim Cause
Soon after Samuel Paty incident in France, something similar is happening in the UK
Freedom of Religion and Christian minorities in India
The events of March 19, where nuns were forcibly deboarded from a train at Jhansi station reflect an atmosphere of intolerance
Nuns’ matter, no small matter: an open letter to Amit Shah
Senior journalist AJ Philip reminds Home Minister Amit Shah to do his job and ensure that every law-abiding person is protected
Delhi Court questions improper maintenance of case files in Madina Masjid probe
The court has called for a status report and has also asked the SHO, Karawal Nagar police station and the IO of the case to be present at the next hearing
40 mosques to be covered in plastic sheets ahead of Holi to ‘maintain peace’
Mosques along a Holi procession route are being covered so people do not hurl any objectionable projectiles at them, and disturb communal amity, says gov't
Delhi violence accused thrashes Muslim man, forces him to chant anti Pakistan slogans
The accused identified as Ajay Goswami, has been out on bail in connection with the North East Delhi violence case
Nuns harassment case: Catholic Union demands action against vigilantes, cops
AICU writes letter to Home Minister asking that government send strong warning against persecution of minorities
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