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Bhojshala Judgment: MP High Court declares Dhar site a Saraswati Temple, ends Namaz rights at complex

Relying on ASI findings, historical records and the Ayodhya framework, the Court held the structure was built over a pre-existing temple and Sanskrit learning centre linked to Raja Bhoj

Haryana: Resolutions banning entry of Muslims traders withdrawn after authorities send show-cause notice

On August 3 and 4, around 50 village panchayats from three districts collectively signed boycott letters against Muslim traders, renting houses to Muslims

Growing calls for social and economic boycott of Muslims surfacing on social media, plea in the Supreme Court

In the plea moved, Kapil Sibal highlighted the open calls for killing and boycott of Muslims being made pan-India, action against participating police officers failing to prevent hate speeches in rallies sought

Assam mob brutally tortures tribal and Muslim men

Two men are mercilessly attacked by a mob in Magurmari, Kokrajhar, Assam, in a shocking incident of violence

Alarm bells must set off in the country on the hate killings by RPF constable Chetan Singh, says PUCL

Day to day trial, transparent and independent investigation, fair compensation and sensitisation and training to Railway officials is a must, demands PUCL Maharashtra

‘Ethnic cleansing by State?’ HC stops Haryana’s Nuh & Gurugram demolitions

Taking suo motu notice of the highly publicised demolitions by the Haryana government over the past one week’s of escalated communal tensions at Nuh, and Gurugram earlier, the high court, quotes the Constitution and due process of law

Encroachment or rioting, what was the offence of the ones whose houses were bulldozed in Haryana?

Haryana Home minister says homes of “rioters” being demolished while officials present at the scene provide illegal encroachments as the reason, 250 shanties demolished under “bulldozer justice”

Mobsters target Muslim trade in Gurugram

Looting and vandalism cripples’ their financial condition in violence hit areas

CJP petitions NCM and DGP, Haryana as anti-minority violence spreads takes grip in the state

Complaint highlights violations of provisions of IPC and Arms Act, provides videos showing members of Bajrang Dal taking out rallies, raising offensive and genocidal slogans while police stands nearby

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In the recent announcement of BJP’s new National executive,...

Assam Citizenship Crisis: Family forced to prove deceased member’s citizenship

Deceased individual receives suspected foreigner notice; unattended court hearing poses potential legal complications for family

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