Religious Extremism
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Two Indian men in Pakistan to seek asylum from ‘religious persecution’, reports ‘Dawn’
‘Their way is that if a Muslim is caught over something, even while protesting, they bulldoze his home saying that it’s built illegally,’ said Mohammad Hasnain.
Zafar Aafaq
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In Pakistan, lawmakers back stricter blasphemy laws despite increasing misuse
Blasphemy as been weaponised, with ordinary people using to settle scores and politicians and religious targeting opponents.
Naeem Sahoutara, Dawn.com
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Mumbai: Mob shouting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ beats up Muslim boy for going out with Hindu girl
The assault took place in July at the Bandra Terminus railway station. The authorities are yet to file a case and arrest the culprits.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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Dubai: How a high-altitude jet stream, not cloud seeding, created a storm ‘the size of France’
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The Jammu and Kashmir voter who is fighting corruption in job recruitments
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Church torched, vandalised in Madhya Pradesh
A resident said that devotees found the word ‘Ram’ written on a wall of the building.
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Tripura anti-Muslim riots demonstrate how Indian and Bangladeshi extremists feed off each other
The actions of religious extremists could hurt the excellent ties between Dhaka and New Delhi.
Shoaib Daniyal
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‘Persecution of minorities’: Union ministers, Congress leaders condemn attack on Pakistan gurdwara
Congress Spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala held the Pakistani government directly responsible for the incident at Nankana Sahib gurdwara.
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Video
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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Nankana Sahib vandalism: India condemns incident, asks Pakistan to protect Sikh community
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh urged Pakistan to immediately intervene to ‘ensure that the devotees stranded in gurdwara are rescued’.
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Why the peaceful religion of Buddhism has grown violent in Sri Lanka (and Myanmar)
Blame colonialism and nationalism.
Andreas Johansson, The Conversation
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Kolkata: Couple named in Facebook ‘love jihad’ list file police complaint alleging death threats
Vishwa Hindu Parishad spokesperson Sourish Mukherkjee said the organisation had nothing to do with such a list.
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The Reel
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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Salafi preachers stoke Sangh Parivar growth in Kerala with controversial statements
In the latest incident, a leader of the ultra-conservative Islamic movement urged Muslims not to send their children to regular schools.
TA Ameerudheen
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Will hate preacher Anjem Choudary be as dangerous in prison as he was outside?
The Islamist ideologue will be closely monitored, but is unlikely to cooperate with prison de-radicalisation initiatives.
Andrew Silke, The Conversation
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Security tightened after terror threat at India-Africa summit
Law enforcement authorities are reportedly keeping a tab on African nationals who have arrived in Delhi in the last week.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification
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Table Tennis: Sreeja Akula overtakes Manika Batra as India’s highest ranked women’s singles paddler
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IPL 2024: Sandeep Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal lead Rajasthan Royals to dominant win over Mumbai Indians
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Squash: Saurav Ghosal announces retirement from professional circuit
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Chess: Gukesh Dommaraju – inexperienced, expected to fail, but the chosen Candidate