News for 'Communal Violence'

Give adequate security to Umar Khalid: Court to Tihar

Give adequate security to Umar Khalid: Court to Tihar

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The court's directions came on an application filed by the accused seeking adequate security in prison so that he was not harmed by anyone in judicial custody.

Home ministry refuses to share report on Muzaffarnagar riots

Home ministry refuses to share report on Muzaffarnagar riots

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The Centre has refused to share copies of reports sent to it by the Uttar Pradesh governor and the government on Muzaffarnagar communal violence, saying it would impede probe, apprehension and prosecution of offenders.

'Modi is a common criminal, he should be treated like one'

'Modi is a common criminal, he should be treated like one'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, who was released on bail on Monday, called Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi "a common criminal" and said that he needed to be treated like one.

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Police said there was stone-pelting and some vehicles were also torched during the clashes between two communities Saturday evening.

6 arrested for Bajrang Dal activist's murder as violence, arson continue

6 arrested for Bajrang Dal activist's murder as violence, arson continue

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

According to police sources, the arrested included Khasif (aged 30) and Syed Nadim (20), who are residents of Shivamogga, about 250 kms from Bengaluru.

Judge turns lyrical in granting bail in Delhi riots case

Judge turns lyrical in granting bail in Delhi riots case

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Take your freedom from the cage you are in; Till the trial is over, the State is reined in, a judge said in New Delhi on Saturday in his lyrical order, summarising in verses the reasons for granting bail to a man in a case related to communal violence in northeast Delhi in February.

NY: 'Communal forces dividing the marginalised'

NY: 'Communal forces dividing the marginalised'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Adopting the New York declaration on the last day of the three-day meet, which was attended by over 400 delegates from all parts of the world, the convention said the "inter group violence" posed serious threat to the democratic and secular character of the country.

'This Is A Judgment For The Ages'

'This Is A Judgment For The Ages'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'The Supreme Court has now demonstrated its capacity to right its own wrongs, and to place the rule of law above all else.'

Key suspect behind attack on Hindus in Bangladesh arrested

Key suspect behind attack on Hindus in Bangladesh arrested

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Iqbal Hossain was arrested from Cox's Bazar sea beach area on Thursday night and is suspected to be the one who allegedly placed a copy of the Quran at a Durga Puja venue in Cumilla, bdnews24.com reported.

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.'

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Over seven months of violence severely hit businesses, schools, colleges and other institutions, besides disrupting transportation and communication networks. It also affected the agrarian sector, considered the mainstay of the state economy.

I-Day speech: 'Pradhan Sevak' Modi calls for billion hands to power India

I-Day speech: 'Pradhan Sevak' Modi calls for billion hands to power India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday declared that he would like to run the country on the basis of consensus and not on majority in Parliament and called for a 10-year moratorium on caste and communal violence.

Ahead of polls INDIA bloc appeals to Facebook, Google for neutrality

Ahead of polls INDIA bloc appeals to Facebook, Google for neutrality

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The opposition INDIA bloc has written to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google CEO Sundar Pichai over their social media platforms' alleged role in "aiding communal hatred" in the country and demanded that the platforms maintain neutrality in the upcoming elections.

Orissa to retain 40 companies of Central forces

Orissa to retain 40 companies of Central forces

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Alarmed over fresh violence ahead of the festival season, the Orissa government on Monday asked the Centre to allow it to retain Central para-military forces dispatched in the wake of Kandhamal riots till October end, official sources said. Orissa has already received 40 companies (one company comprises 90 personnel) of Central para-military forces after communal violence erupted following the killing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Laxmananda Saraswati.

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari to face legal action over 'Khalistani' slur

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari to face legal action over 'Khalistani' slur

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

The police condemned the unprovoked, unacceptable attack on an individual's religious identity and added that stern legal action is being initiated.

Major row erupts in Bengal over 'assault' on sadhus

Major row erupts in Bengal over 'assault' on sadhus

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

A purported video of three monks being attacked by a mob in West Bengal's Purulia over suspicion that they were 'kidnappers in disguise' has triggered a political row, with opposition Bharatiya Janata Party alleging collapse of law and order in the state.

When Amit Shah arrived in Bhopal

When Amit Shah arrived in Bhopal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

It is highly unusual to see a chief minister travel to the airport to receive a Cabinet minister, a protocol requirement usually reserved for the President of the Republic, the vice-president and the prime minister.

Curfew continues in trouble-torn areas of Faizabad

Curfew continues in trouble-torn areas of Faizabad

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

The situation in the trouble-torn areas of Faizabad, that witnessed communal violence two days back, remained peaceful but tense, even as curfew remained enforced in the affected areas for the second day.

US congressman's resolution on Gujarat riots hailed

US congressman's resolution on Gujarat riots hailed

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

Muslim and secular organisations in the United States have hailed a congressional resolution by Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison (Democrat) 'recognising the tenth anniversary of the tragic communal violence in Gujarat'.

Shanties of 'illegal immigrants' demolished in Nuh

Shanties of 'illegal immigrants' demolished in Nuh

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The official said the occupants of the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) land were illegal Bangladeshi immigrants who were earlier living in Assam and the shanties were demolished Thursday evening.

Asma Jahangir meets Bal Thackeray

Asma Jahangir meets Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Jahangir, chairperson of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, is preparing a report for the United Nations on violence relating to religion for which she is meeting various persons.

Umar Khalid amplified narrative using celebs: Delhi police

Umar Khalid amplified narrative using celebs: Delhi police

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad said Khalid's mobile phone data revealed he was in contact with some actors, politicians, activists and celebrities and sent them some links by certain news portals against the Delhi Police.

Bengaluru violence: 3 killed after cops open fire to quell mob

Bengaluru violence: 3 killed after cops open fire to quell mob

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Further, 110 people have been arrested in connection with the incident at Pulakeshi Nagar in Bengaluru. Scores of persons, including around 50 policemen, were injured in the violence that erupted on Tuesday night and continued till the wee hours of Wednesday, apparently prompted by the 'communally sensitive' online post.

Centre will try to build consensus on Anti-Riot Bill: Khan

Centre will try to build consensus on Anti-Riot Bill: Khan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Against the backdrop of riots in Muzzafarnagar, Minorities Affairs Minister K Rahman Khan on Wednesday said the Centre would try to build consensus among political parties to get the Anti-riot Bill passed in Parliament.

Hindu seer Narsinghanand detained after violent protests over remarks against Prophet

Hindu seer Narsinghanand detained after violent protests over remarks against Prophet

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Narsinghanand has several cases against him, including for allegedly making a hate speech at a conclave in Haridwar in December 2021, and was out on bail.

Sonal Shah formally severs links with VHP

Sonal Shah formally severs links with VHP

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Sonal Shah, the first Indian-American to be inducted in United States President-elect Barack Obama's transition team, has formally renounced her affiliation with the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, which has been accused of fomenting violence against Muslims and Christians in India.Shah, former member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, has said if she could have anticipated the outfit's role in the 2002 communal violence in Gujarat, she would have never associated with its US branch.

After skipping SSB event, Shah to address rally in Bihar

After skipping SSB event, Shah to address rally in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

His scheduled visit to Sashastra Seema Bal's Patna Frontier on Sunday morning was cancelled due to 'unavoidable reasons', a statement said.

Mayawati scoffs at Mulayam's bid to join hands

Mayawati scoffs at Mulayam's bid to join hands

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Wednesday suggested that if Lalu Prasad Yadav takes initiative, he does not mind joining hands with Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh.

Kandhamal's riot relief camps closed

Kandhamal's riot relief camps closed

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

The relief camp at Tiangia under 'G' Udayagiri block housing 500 people, was the last one to be closed on Friday, Kandhamal District Magistrate Krishna Kumar told PTI over the phone. Altogether 25,000 people were housed in over 15 relief camps during the violence in the aftermath of the killing of senior Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Swami Laxamananda Saraswati on August 23, 2008, Kumar said.

'Politics of violence is in Communists' nature'

'Politics of violence is in Communists' nature'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

The BJP president hit out at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging that the maximum killings of BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh workers have taken place in the latter's home district.

Orissa remains tense; death toll rises to 14

Orissa remains tense; death toll rises to 14

Rediff.com30 Aug 2008

Protesters torched 24 houses in Kandhamal on Saturday as the death toll in the week-long communal violence rose to 14, with the recovery of two more bodies in the Orissa district.Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was headed for the curfew-bound district to review the situation in the affected areas and the Ashram at Jalespeta, where Vishwa Hindu Parishad Laxamanada Saraswati was gunned down along with three others on August 23, leading to the violence.

Prophet row: Friday prayers go peacefully in UP a week after violence

Prophet row: Friday prayers go peacefully in UP a week after violence

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

A week after violence erupted in Uttar Pradesh over the remarks on Prophet Muhammad by a Bharatiya Janata Party leader, no untoward incident took place following the Friday prayers, an official said in Lucknow.

Of Delhi victims, 13 died from gunshot injuries: Police

Of Delhi victims, 13 died from gunshot injuries: Police

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'As per the report available..., 35 persons have succumbed to injuries inflicted on them during riots (till Tuesday)...22 persons have died due to severe injuries'

CD issue: EC may postpone Gujarat poll

CD issue: EC may postpone Gujarat poll

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Election Commissioners Navin Chawla and Qureshi have threatened to postpone the Gujarat election process and bring President's Rule in the state if the Bharatiya Janata Party fans communal violence in Gujarat through its new CD, which is to be released in the birth place of Sardar Patel.

Punjab bans movie 'Shooter' for 'promoting violence'

Punjab bans movie 'Shooter' for 'promoting violence'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The chief minister has also directed Director General of Police Dinkar Gupta to look into the possible action that could be initiated against one of the film's producers, K V Dhillon, who had reportedly promised in writing, back in 2019, that he would shelve the movie, originally titled 'Sukha Khalwan'.

38 killed in Malegaon blasts

38 killed in Malegaon blasts

Rediff.com9 Sep 2006

They occurred only four days prior to the verdict in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case due on Tuesday.

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'Not only are Muslim homes and shops being bulldozed, but the cops are filing random FIRs even against people who died two-three years ago, against those who have moved to neighbouring states since almost two years to work there.'

Govt should not show any hurry in talks with Pak: BJP

Govt should not show any hurry in talks with Pak: BJP

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

In the absence of a conducive environment, India should not show any "hurry" to hold talks with Pakistan when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visits New York later this month, BJP president Rajnath Singh said.

JK minister quits over clashes, Omar orders judicial probe

JK minister quits over clashes, Omar orders judicial probe

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Minister of State for Home Sajjad Ahmad Kitchloo submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday over communal violence in Kishtwar that claimed three lives.