Attacks On Minorities
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3,200 Christians criticise community members who attended Modi’s Christmas event
The signatories alleged ‘continued attacks’ on Christians and misuse of anti-conversion laws by BJP-ruled states.
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National Commission for Minorities seeks explanation for civilian deaths in Poonch
Three civilians had died after they were allegedly tortured by security forces.
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‘Why repeat Manipur violence here?’: In Pakistan, protests over attack on Christians in Jaranwala
‘Blasphemy’ laws have resulted in violence against Pakistan’s minorities and are a reminder of how religion is weaponised in the country.
Abdullah Zahid & Beena Sarwar
Trending
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt to murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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Congress to legally challenge unopposed win of BJP Surat candidate after Lok Sabha polls
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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On Uttarkashi communal tensions, High Court says it is state’s duty to maintain peace
A Hindutva conclave scheduled to take place in a Uttarakhand town was called off after the administration denied permission.
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Uttarkashi administration denies permission for Hindutva conclave on June 15
Many Muslims have been forced to flee the Uttarakhand town after they were threatened to shut their shops and leave.
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Civil society members urge courts, police to stop Hindutva groups’ conclave in Uttarkashi
Muslims have been threatened to shut their shops and leave Uttarakhand.
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Video
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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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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Amid threats to leave Uttarakhand, Muslims to hold conclave in Dehradun on June 18
Muslim traders have been asked to shut shops and leave amid allegations by local Hindutva groups of ‘love jihad’ – a debunked conspiracy theory.
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Uttarakhand: Posters warning Muslim traders to shut shops surface in Uttarkashi
On May 26, two men had allegedly tried to kidnap a minor girl, prompting Hindutva bodies to allege ‘love jihad’.
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FIR filed after Mohammed Zubair gets death threats
The case has been filed against the Twitter handle @Cyber_Huntss and other unnamed accused persons on the basis of complaint by the Alt News co-founder.
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The Reel
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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Alleging religious conversion, mob vandalises Christian prayer service in Chhattisgarh
While a member of the congregation said that a Congress leader led the mob, members of the Bajrang Dal were also reportedly among those who disrupted the event.
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Maharashtra: Four detained for assaulting Muslim food delivery executive
Amran Tamboli has claimed that he was attacked because of his religion but the police have ruled out any communal angle.
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In Bastar, hundreds of Christian Adivasis flee villages, alleging a series of attacks against them
The violence had been instigated by local leaders, they said in a complaint submitted to the police on Monday.
Zafar Aafaq
The Field
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final
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IPL 2024: Varun Chakravarthy, Phil Salt star as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals
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Boxing, Asian U22 and Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit enter semi-finals, assured of medals
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Badminton, Thomas Cup 2024: India through to quarter-finals with comfortable win over England