Communal Politics
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BJP expels party leader in Rajasthan who called for uprooting gurdwaras, mosques
The party said that the leader, Sandeep Dayma, was removed as he made statements ‘contrary to the party’s ideology’.
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‘Country needs Modi, not Akbar’: Assam CM targets Chhattisgarh’s sole Muslim minister
Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a rally that unless the BJP candidate won, an ‘Akbar from Kawardha would take over the whole of Chhattisgarh’.
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Why the arrest of Congress MLA for Nuh violence is being seen as ‘politically motivated’
The Haryana Police told the court that no evidence was found against Mammam Khan during his interrogation.
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Trending
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What does the summary expulsion of an Opposition MP say about Parliamentary democracy in India?
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A new book examines the ‘jali’ – from 17th-century Mughal architecture to modern designs
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‘No data’ and other tactics: How the government is dodging RTI queries on health pacts with Big Tech
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‘The Sikh Next Door’: A rich study of a complex community as it grows in space, time, representation
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‘The Muslim Secular’: This book argues that Muslims contribute equally to Indian secularism
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Collective punishment? Demolitions in Haryana’s Nuh spanned at least 50 km
Though district officials said only “illegal” structures were razed after “orders from the top”, homeless residents contest the claims.
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Haryana: Notice issued to panchayats for barring entry of Muslims after Nuh violence
Villages from Mahendragarh, Jhajjar and Rewari districts had told the police about their decision to boycott members of the minority community.
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‘We walked straight into their trap’: As dust settles, fear and regret in Haryana’s Nuh
Observers say what happened in Nuh on Monday was a manifestation of Muslims losing faith in the institutions that are supposed to protect citizens.
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Video
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Caught on camera: Mobile tower collapses in Bengaluru, bringing down building on which it stood
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‘At top of the very good boy list’: King Charles gets Santa’s approval ahead of Christmas
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Watch: Actors Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway reminisce about working together in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’
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Caught on CCTV: Close shave for shoppers as speeding SUV crashes through glass doors of UK store
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Watch: This Mumbai police station has turned into a home for street dogs thanks to a senior officer
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Why is a BJP minister blaming the VHP for the Nuh violence?
Communal polarisation in the state is relatively novel. However, its gains may be limited to southern Haryana.
Vineet Bhalla
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‘A mosque for centuries’: Muslims in a Maharashtra town push back against ‘temple’ claims
Last week, the Jalgaon district collector barred entry to the mosque after allegations by a Hindu group. The Bombay High Court has stayed the collector’s order.
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‘Ajmal’s people’ will take all seats if we do not prioritise education, says Assam CM
Himanta Biswa Sarma was making an apparent reference to coaching for competitive exams provided by the Ajmal Foundation, run by AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal.
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The Reel
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In Ken Loach’s ‘The Old Oak’, a solidarity that transcends differences
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In animated film ‘The Siren’, a reminder that ‘democracy and peace are never eternal’
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ review: A cheerfully meandering comedy
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‘Kadak Singh’ review: A soft look at deception
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‘Joram’ review: Man-on-the-run thriller stumbles to its destination
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The many holes in Purola’s ‘love jihad’ plot
The alleged abduction of a teenage girl set off an anti-Muslim campaign. But her uncle, the police and families of the accused have debunked the claim.
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‘Bhagwa love trap’: A social media conspiracy theory has divided India’s Muslims
While some see the moral policing of Muslim women as patriarchal, others insist they must be saved from an organised Hindutva conspiracy.
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‘Everyone is frightened’: Muslims in Uttarakhand’s Purola recount a campaign to hound them out
About a dozen Muslim families have reportedly fled the town in fear after Hindu groups took out rallies demanding they clear out.
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The Field
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WPL 2024 auction: Bidding for 165 domestic and international players to get underway soon
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Pro Kabaddi League: Naveen helps Dabang Delhi beat Bengaluru Bulls; Puneri Paltan thump U Mumba
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City FC thump Bengaluru FC 4-0 to climb into top four
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Badminton, Guwahati Masters Super 100: Bansod, Ponnappa/Crasto enter semi-finals
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Hockey: Savita to lead 22-member Indian women’s team in 5 Nations Tournament