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Christian families assaulted, humiliated and forced into Durga Puja rituals in West Bengal village

Three Christian families in Paschim Medinipur allege three days of violence, threats and religious coercion by people identified as Bajrang Dal members; 13 people have been named in an FIR, but no arrests have been reported

Protests continue over Kashmiri Pandit’s murder

Protests continued for the seventh day in Kashmir over the killing of PM Package employee Rahul Bhat

Kashmiri Pandits stage protest in Valley, face tear gas, seek justice for Rahul Bhat

Bhat was killed by militants in the Valley, the third such attack this year; community says gov't indifferent to plight

Gujarat: Hindu man killed by own community for using loudspeaker at temple

The daily wage earner was beaten to death in a Mehsana temple

TRF exhorts Kashmiri Muslims to take up arms, kill officials and act against informers

In the audio message, now uploaded on YouTube, the speaker claims the message is from Ahmed Khalid, spokesperson of The Resistance Front (TRF)

Patiala violence: Expelled Shiv Sena leader arrested

Expelled Shiv Sena leader Harish Singla was arrested by Punjab Police, hours after violent clashes during a, illegal ‘anti-Khalistan march’ led by him

Delhi police books VHP leader for illegal rally at Jahangirpuri

Police insists that the accused will be arrested regardless of religion but many sword-brandishing miscreants are still at large

Kashmir Hindu dies allegedly at the hands of terrorist gunmen

Disturbed by the incident, the KPSS writes a strong letter condemning society and administration alike for their apathy

Kashmir: Suspected militants claim another life

Sixth such attack in 11 days, migrant workers consider leaving region as attacks continue

Rajasthan: All you need to know about the Karauli violence

Curfew extended till April 10, as many as 23 arrested out of the 44 identified, but conspirators BJP Mayor’s husband Rajaram Gurjar, Matloob Ahamad are still absconding

14 Kashmiri Pandits, Hindus killed in Kashmir Valley after Article 370 removed: MHA

Ministry of Home Affairs told Rajya Sabha that 34 members of minority communities were killed in the Valley, “in terrorist related incidents” since 2017

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