News for 'Communal Violence'

Kejriwal announces Rs 10 lakh for families of those killed in riots

Kejriwal announces Rs 10 lakh for families of those killed in riots

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

He also said that the government will bear the cost of treatment of those injured in the violence and admitted to private hospitals.

Can Modi's popularity secure victory for BJP in Rajasthan?

Can Modi's popularity secure victory for BJP in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

It will try to exploit the infighting in the state's ruling Congress while it manages factionalism within its own ranks

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'The district administration failed and it was a very costly failure.'

Delhi cops in Bengal to collect details of Jahangirpuri violence accused

Delhi cops in Bengal to collect details of Jahangirpuri violence accused

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The three-member Delhi police team went to Sutahata and Mahishadal police stations and other places to which Mohammed Ansar, the alleged main conspirator in the riot, is connected.

CBSE defers board exams scheduled for Feb 28, 29 in NE Delhi

CBSE defers board exams scheduled for Feb 28, 29 in NE Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The exam postponement announcement by the CBSE came for the third time this week due to communal violence in northeast Delhi over the amended citizenship law which has claimed 34 lives so far and left over 200 people injured. "The next date for the affected students will be notified shortly," CBSE Secretary Anurag Tripathi said.

'If Mamata wants, violence can stop in 3 days'

'If Mamata wants, violence can stop in 3 days'

Rediff.com5 May 2021

'If Mamata Banerjee doesn't want, then violence cannot be stopped.'

Amnesty slams Modi sarkar's rights record

Amnesty slams Modi sarkar's rights record

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Amnesty highlighted poll-related violence in the lead up to the May 2014 General Elections, communal clashes and failure of consultation on corporate projects as key concerns.

SC to hear Sambhal mosque survey plea on Friday

SC to hear Sambhal mosque survey plea on Friday

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court of India will hear a petition challenging a district court's order to survey a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The petition alleges that the hasty survey has led to communal tensions and violence, resulting in deaths and injuries. The petitioners argue that the survey was ordered without proper notice or hearing, and they seek a stay on the proceedings and a directive to prevent such surveys from being ordered as a matter of course in cases involving disputes over places of worship.

Maha Cyber gets 36 SM posts on Tripura violence deleted

Maha Cyber gets 36 SM posts on Tripura violence deleted

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Maharashtra Cyber, a nodal agency for cyber security and investigation for the state, has asked different social media platforms to delete at least 36 "offensive" posts found circulating in the wake of alleged communal incidents in Tripura, an official said on Wednesday.

Fresh violence in Lanka's Kandy; Internet shut

Fresh violence in Lanka's Kandy; Internet shut

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Arson attacks continued on Wednesday and Muslim-owned businesses were targeted by the mobs.

Prez, PM, Shah to skip Holi celebrations amid coronavirus scare

Prez, PM, Shah to skip Holi celebrations amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Modi cited experts' advice to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of the deadly virus.

'Why should I resign? I am no thief, there is no scam'

'Why should I resign? I am no thief, there is no scam'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'In a complex situation a PM coming was not necessary'

MP: Man whose house razed for stone-pelting was in jail on Ram Navami

MP: Man whose house razed for stone-pelting was in jail on Ram Navami

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Police officials conceded that Shahbaz, the accused, was in fact in prison on April 10, but justified the demolition claiming he was a 'listed criminal of the area'.

Rajnath slams Rahul; says govt neither dictatorial, nor communal

Rajnath slams Rahul; says govt neither dictatorial, nor communal

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Trashing Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's criticism that only one voice counts in the country, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "neither dictatorial, nor communal".

No need to teach about riots, demolition in schools: NCERT chief

No need to teach about riots, demolition in schools: NCERT chief

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

He hinted that the same hue and cry is not made about 1984 riots not being in textbooks.

This is Parliament, not bazaar: RS adjourned over protests

This is Parliament, not bazaar: RS adjourned over protests

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The opposition parties did not yield, and the Chairman adjourned proceedings for the day

PFI wanted to create Islamic movement, start civil war in India: ED

PFI wanted to create Islamic movement, start civil war in India: ED

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The federal agency issued a statement, saying it has attached fresh assets worth more than Rs 35 crore that are "beneficially-owned and controlled" by the PFI "in the name of various trusts, companies and individuals" as part of its ongoing probe against the outfit and entities linked to it.

BJP to honour MLAs named in Muzaffarnagar riots case

BJP to honour MLAs named in Muzaffarnagar riots case

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

A controversy has been sparked with the Bharatiya Janata Party deciding to felicitate its MLAs Sangeet Som and Suresh Rana, accused of inciting communal violence in Muzaffarnagar, at Narendra Modi's rally in Agra on Thursday.

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Gandhi will now be seen in two upcoming OTT series -- Hansal Mehta's Gandhi, starring Pratik Gandhi in the title role, and Freedom at Midnight by Nikkhil Advani.

Don't dismiss Kishtwar violence as communal clash: Jaitley

Don't dismiss Kishtwar violence as communal clash: Jaitley

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Members in Rajya Sabha on Monday voiced concern over violence in Kishtwar area of Jammu and Kashmir with Opposition saying the country's "sovereignty and integrity" was at stake and the matter should not be dismissed as an inter-community clash.

Look at what you have done: Editors' body to channels on Kanpur violence

Look at what you have done: Editors' body to channels on Kanpur violence

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'The incident that caused unnecessary embarrassment to the country could have been avoided if some of the TV outlets had been mindful of the nation's constitutional commitment to secularism, as well as the journalistic ethics and guidelines that the Press Council of India has issued to handle a volatile communal situation,'

Bangladesh Hindus likely to form political party, seek reservation

Bangladesh Hindus likely to form political party, seek reservation

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Hindu community leaders in Bangladesh are advocating the formation of a dedicated political party, reflecting a call for political representation to protect their rights and ensure their safety. Hindu leaders from the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCOP) and other groups are now discussing the possibility of establishing a separate political party or demanding reserved parliamentary seats.

Why You Must Watch Freedom at Midnight

Why You Must Watch Freedom at Midnight

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Freedom At Midnight is a bold attempt to revisit the whole discourse about Partition, its causes, and the predicament under which the Congress leaders accepted it. It perfectly captures the extremely confused and complicated situation to which it seemed the only viable solution, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

The Kerala Story Review: Distorted

The Kerala Story Review: Distorted

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Any aware viewer, who might wander into the film, will be repulsed by this unabashed spewing of communal hatred, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Kejriwal slapped with show cause notice by EC on BJP complaint

Kejriwal slapped with show cause notice by EC on BJP complaint

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

The Election Commission on Saturday issued a showcause notice to Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal for 'prima facie' violating the Model Code of Conduct with his remarks alleging that BJP is trying to incite communal violence in the capital.

Heeding Azad, Partition Could Have Been Prevented

Heeding Azad, Partition Could Have Been Prevented

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Abul Kalam Azad chose not to contest Congress Presidency and to throw his weight behind Nehru, instead of Patel, a decision he would come to regret. Patel would have seen his plan through, while Nehru, in Azad's opinion 'gave Jinnah the opportunity to sabotage' it, notes Aakar Patel.

Will Gehlot-Sachin rift spoil Cong's prospects of retaining Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot-Sachin rift spoil Cong's prospects of retaining Rajasthan?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Infighting between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot has been out in the open throughout the Congress term.

Kanpur violence: Hoardings with photos of suspects to be put up

Kanpur violence: Hoardings with photos of suspects to be put up

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The hoardings will also have the contact numbers of Station House Officers and senior police officials so that people can pass on information about suspects to the police, they said.

Internet services restored in Haldwani with a warning

Internet services restored in Haldwani with a warning

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Lifting the suspension of internet services in violence affected Haldwani, Nainital police on Sunday warned of stringent action against miscreants who try to disrupt communal harmony by posting any provocative photo, comment, etc., on social media.

Violence benefits no one, need to unite communities: RSS chief

Violence benefits no one, need to unite communities: RSS chief

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said violence does not benefit anybody and emphasised the need to bring together all communities and preserve humanity, comments coming against the backdrop of the recent clashes between different groups in several parts of the country.

Delhi violence: 21-week pregnant Safoora Zargar denied bail

Delhi violence: 21-week pregnant Safoora Zargar denied bail

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The court said that even if there was no direct act of violence attributable to the accused (Zargar), she cannot shy away from her liability under the provisions of the UAPA.

ASI surveys newly discovered temple, wells, pilgrimage sites in Sambhal

ASI surveys newly discovered temple, wells, pilgrimage sites in Sambhal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

A four-member team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) conducted a survey of the recently-discovered Shri Kartik Mahadev temple, five pilgrimage sites, and 19 wells in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, India. The survey followed the discovery of three damaged idols inside a well of the Bhasma Shankar temple, which was reopened after being shut for 46 years. The Shri Kartik Mahadev temple, also known as the Bhasma Shankar temple, was reopened on December 13 after authorities found the covered structure during an anti-encroachment drive. The temple houses an idol of Lord Hanuman and a Shivling and had remained locked since 1978. The district administration has requested carbon dating of the temple, including the well, from the ASI. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has restrained courts across India from entertaining new lawsuits or passing any orders in pending ones seeking to reclaim religious places, especially mosques and dargahs, until further notice. This action halts proceedings in approximately 18 lawsuits filed by Hindu parties seeking surveys to determine the original religious character of 10 mosques, including the Gyanvapi at Varanasi, the Shahi Idgah Masjid at Mathura, and the Shahi Jama Masjid at Sambhal, where four individuals died in clashes. The Supreme Court will examine the legality, scope, and boundaries of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, which prohibits the conversion of places of worship and ensures the preservation of their religious character as it existed on August 15, 1947.

Jahangirpuri demolition stopped as soon as we got SC orders: Mayor

Jahangirpuri demolition stopped as soon as we got SC orders: Mayor

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

We will follow the SC order and there will be no further action in Jahangirpuri, the mayor said.

Vishnu Deo Sai takes oath as Chhattisgarh CM

Vishnu Deo Sai takes oath as Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and the tribal face of the party, Vishnu Deo Sai, on Wednesday took oath as the chief minister of Chhattisgarh, 10 days after the saffron party returned to power after a gap of five years by unseating Congress in the assembly elections.

2,500 people killed in 8,473 riots in last decade: Govt stats

2,500 people killed in 8,473 riots in last decade: Govt stats

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

In an alarming trend, more than 2,500 people have been killed in incidents of communal violence in the country since 2002, out of which 107 lost their lives this year alone.

Kerala says it won't accept NCERT dropping periodic table, other topics

Kerala says it won't accept NCERT dropping periodic table, other topics

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The Left leader said the NCERT, which was set up on the basis of the 2005 National Curriculum Framework, has been demolishing the very goals of the NCF through the removal of such passages from textbooks.

Riot-hit Muzaffarnagar finally calms down, curfew relaxed

Riot-hit Muzaffarnagar finally calms down, curfew relaxed

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Curfew was eased during day time in the riot-hit areas of Muzaffarnagar for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday.

Chhaava Review: Big Thumbs Up!

Chhaava Review: Big Thumbs Up!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Chhaava deserves 2 stars for the historically half-baked film that it is, but 4 stars just for its attempt on making a film on Sambhaji, observes Prasanna D Zore.

Delhi court grants bail to Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Jamia violence case

Delhi court grants bail to Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Jamia violence case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Chief metropolitan magistrate Dinesh Kumar admitted him on bail on furnishing Rs 25,000 bond with one surety of like amount.

Lanka Prez Sirisena lifts nationwide state of emergency

Lanka Prez Sirisena lifts nationwide state of emergency

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

It was the first time in seven years Sri Lanka had imposed the measure. The country was under a state of emergency for nearly three decades when the government fought Tamil rebels Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in the civil war that ended in 2009.