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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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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This personal narrative explores the joy and irony of small-town life in India
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Spain denies permission to Israel-bound ship carrying explosives from India to dock at its port
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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: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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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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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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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.
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The Field
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Football: Sunil Chhetri retires – ‘Always wanted to bring value and not be carried by the team’
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Boxing: India to contest for women’s 57kg quota at 2nd Olympic Qualifiers after Parveen’s suspension
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag, Ashwini-Tanisha enter semi-finals; Meiraba exits
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Anjum Moudgil, Sift Samra, Aishwary Tomar, Swapnil Kusale book Paris berth
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Football, Euro 2024: Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels misses cut as Germany squad announced