Attacks On Minorities
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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
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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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Trending
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What kind of Constitution did VD Savarkar want? A new book probes narratives about the Constitution
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In a first, security forces rain pellets on protesters in Imphal
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India at Asian Games, Sept 29, as it happened: Shooters add five to tally; medals in squash, tennis
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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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‘Fukrey 3’ review: Third time unlucky
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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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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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Video
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Watch: Meta and Ray Ban launch smart glasses with which to search, translate, livestream, and more
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Michael Gambon (1940-2023): Scenes from some of the actor’s memorable roles, including Dumbledore
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Pakistan: TV panellists get into physical altercation after an argument during live debate
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Caught on CCTV: Masked thieves hold staff and customers at gunpoint, rob jewellery store in Delhi
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Watch: Shrek moss-covered movie home recreated for real in the Scottish highlands
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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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The Reel
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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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‘Kumari Srimathi’ review: An entertaining comedy laced with welcome tartness
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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
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Church vandalised in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district
A car belonging to the priest of the church was also set on fire.
Scroll Staff
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No data available on attack on minorities, Centre tells Rajya Sabha
Union minister Smriti Irani said that it was up to the state governments to maintain law and order and prosecute crimes against citizens, including minorities.
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The Field
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Asian Games, Tennis: Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan win doubles silver under tough conditions
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Asian Games, Shooting: Palak shines in air pistol events as shooters clinch five medals
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers appoint England Cricket Board’s Mo Bobat as Director of Cricket
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Watch, Asian Games: Palak, Esha Singh make it a double podium finish for India in women’s air pistol
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ISL 2023-24: Jorge Pereyra Diaz’s late goal helps Mumbai City earn draw against Odisha FC