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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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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: Woman holds abdominal plank position for over four and half hours
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Watch: Kuno National Park posts video to celebrate cheetah cub Mukhi’s first birthday
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Watch: Migrant workers travel in train toilet owing to unavailability of seats
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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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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‘Patna Shuklla’ review: A competently argued legal drama
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‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable
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‘Alibaba Aani Chalishitle Chor’ review: A lightweight study of modern marriage
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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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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Tennis, Miami Masters: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden through to the final
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: Crasto-Ponnappa, Sindhu move into quarter-finals in Madrid
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May