Religious Tensions
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Christian pastor, wife arrested in Ghaziabad after mob makes conversion allegations
An activist claimed that the mob ‘created a scene and raised allegations of conversion’ when the pastor and his wife were holding a service.
Zafar Aafaq
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Chhattisgarh church attack: BJP leader among five persons arrested
On January 2, a mob had vandalised a church after a group of Adivasis held a protest against alleged illegal religious conversions in Narayanpur district.
Scroll Staff
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In MP, Christian pastor arrested for unlawful conversion gets bail after nine months
Ramesh Vasuniya had made six applications for bail – four in the high court and two in the lower courts.
Aishwarya Iyer
Trending
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How a mysterious diamond trader inspired the first American novel on India
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Why a Bangalore court order suspending ‘Liver Doc’ X account is legally unprecedented
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Millie Bobby Brown’s debut novel is a bestseller. Why does it matter that the actor didn’t write it?
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Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
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Far-right UK politician Nigel Farage blames policy of multiculturalism for Leicester violence
Violence erupted in the British city between Hindus and Muslims following an India-Pakistan cricket match last month.
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UK tensions: Protests held outside Smethwick temple on ‘concerns around a speaker’, say police
Social media users said that Hindutva supremacist leader Rithambara, who was accused in the Babri Masjid case, was to address a gathering at the temple.
Scroll Staff
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Leicester unrest: UK Muslim body criticises Indian High Commission for focusing on attacks on Hindus
Tensions erupted in the British city following an India and Pakistan cricket match on August 28.
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Video
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Eco India, Episode 240: In an era of global heating, equitable access to renewable energy is crucial
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Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
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Leicester has no place for divisive ideologies, say city’s Hindu and Muslim leaders
The joint statement was issued following tensions between the two communities in the British city.
Scroll Staff
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Hindutva attack on halal certification will end up hurting Indian businesses
The certification is a requirement for imports in several countries. Among the companies that have applied for it are Adani Wilmar and Reliance Industries.
Manavi Kapur, qz.com
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Delhi: Mosque allegedly attacked in Alipur, minorities panel urges police to take proper action
The police claimed that there was no attempt to break or vandalise the mosque, but, filed an FIR in connection with unlawful congregation.
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The Reel
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‘An espionage thriller is the most juicy genre’: Vishal Bhardwaj on ‘Khufiya’
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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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‘Mumbai Diaries’ season 2 trailer: Bombay General Hospital staff deal with a deluge
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‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ review: A spirited cast enlivens a predictable plot
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Watch: Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Animal’ teaser
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In Old Delhi, air of wariness hangs over long-time neighbours after temple is vandalised
Social media rumours added to the anxiety as parking dispute assumed a communal colour.
Vijayta Lalwani
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Australian advertising watchdog dismisses pleas to ban a commercial that shows Ganesha eating meat
The board held that the overall tone of the ad was light-hearted and humorous and promoted a ‘multi-faith environment’.
Scroll Staff
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'Madhya Pradesh’s Ayodhya': An acid test for Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Basant Panchmi
The fragile peace over the dispute between Bhojshala and Kamal Maula’s mosque threatens to spill out in the open as Hindu and Muslim groups up the ante.
Anita Katyal
The Field
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India at Asian Games, Oct 1 schedule: Men's badminton team, track and field stars in finals
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Watch, Asian Games: Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale win India’s only tennis gold medal in Hangzhou
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Watch, Asian Games: Abhay Singh stars as Indian men’s team beat Pakistan to win squash gold
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WPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bangalore appoint Luke Williams as head coach
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: New Zealand outclass Pakistan, Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka in warm-up