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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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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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.
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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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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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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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.
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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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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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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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’.
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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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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing