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SC rejects plea seeking Nupur Sharma's arrest

SC rejects plea seeking Nupur Sharma's arrest

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

"This may sound simple and innocuous but it has far-reaching consequences. The court should be circumspect while issuing directions. We would suggest you withdraw your plea," the bench remarked.

Now, summons to Nupur Sharma from Bhiwandi police

Now, summons to Nupur Sharma from Bhiwandi police

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The Bhiwandi police had registered a case against Sharma following a complaint lodged by a representative of the Raza Academy on May 30, he said.

Nupur Sanon Weds Stebin Ben

Nupur Sanon Weds Stebin Ben

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Long-time couple Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben had a dreamy destination wedding in Udaipur, surrounded by their families and friends.

More Pictures From Nupur Sanon's Dreamy Wedding

More Pictures From Nupur Sanon's Dreamy Wedding

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Glimpses from Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben's traditional Hindu wedding ceremony in Udaipur on Sunday.

BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma booked for incitement

BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma booked for incitement

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Sharma had alleged that she has been receiving death and rape threats on social media after a "so-called fact-checker" circulated a heavily edited video from one of her recent debate on a TV channel on the Gyanvapi mosque case.

Nupur, Mahieka Give Wedding Veils A Stunning Spin

Nupur, Mahieka Give Wedding Veils A Stunning Spin

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Veils have always been the most magical part of a wedding look. In recent years, brides are giving them fresh twists that feel personal, modern and totally swoon-worthy.

Protests Demand Nupur Sharma, Naveen Kumar Jindal Arrests

Protests Demand Nupur Sharma, Naveen Kumar Jindal Arrests

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Many parts of India on Friday, June 10, 2022 witnessed protests by Muslims, demanding the arrest of suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokeswoman Nupur Sharma and expelled BJP leader Naveen Kumar Jindal over their defamatory comments on Prophet Mohammed.

Prophet remarks: Bhiwandi police grants Nupur Sharma more time

Prophet remarks: Bhiwandi police grants Nupur Sharma more time

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma, who was summoned by the Bhiwandi police in Maharashtra on Monday over her alleged objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammed, has sought time to appear before the police to record her statement, a senior official said.

Nupur Sharma skips appearance before Kolkata police

Nupur Sharma skips appearance before Kolkata police

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Sharma sent an email to the police station expressing her inability to appear before it on Monday, the police officer stated.

Mumbai police to summon Nupur Sharma over remarks on Prophet

Mumbai police to summon Nupur Sharma over remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The Mumbai police will summon Nupur Sharma, a former national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party, to record her statement in connection with the FIR registered against her for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammed, city police commissioner Sanjay Pandey said on Monday.

Nupur Sharma will be made big leader in 6-7 months: Owaisi

Nupur Sharma will be made big leader in 6-7 months: Owaisi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Owaisi has demanded the arrest Nupur Sharma for the alleged objectionable remark against Prophet Muhammad.

Complaint in Bihar court against Nupur Sharma, Yati

Complaint in Bihar court against Nupur Sharma, Yati

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

A complaint was filed at a court in Muzaffarpur against suspended BJP spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal who were in news for their derogatory statements against Prophet Muhammad.

Mumbai cops say Nupur Sharma 'untraceable', Delhi police uncooperative

Mumbai cops say Nupur Sharma 'untraceable', Delhi police uncooperative

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

A team of Mumbai Police which travelled to Delhi to serve a summons to suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nupur Sharma in connection with a case regarding her controversial remarks about Prophet Muhammad could not find her, an official claimed in Mumbai on Friday.

Surat businessman gets death threats for uploading Nupur Sharma pix

Surat businessman gets death threats for uploading Nupur Sharma pix

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Three persons were arrested in Gujarat's Surat city on Friday for allegedly threatening a businessman for uploading suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nupur Sharma's photo on Instagram, the police said.

Disha Steals Spotlight At Nupur-Stebin's Reception

Disha Steals Spotlight At Nupur-Stebin's Reception

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Nupur Sanon, and singer Stebin Ben got married in Udaipur in a Christian and Hindu wedding ceremony. The couple hosted their wedding reception in Mumbai, take a look at the guest list.

Accept and respect BJP's decision: Nupur Sharma on suspension

Accept and respect BJP's decision: Nupur Sharma on suspension

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

"I have practically grown up in the organisation. I respect and accept their decision," Sharma said after she was asked about the BJP's action against her.

Mob attacks Maha man with swords over Nupur Sharma post

Mob attacks Maha man with swords over Nupur Sharma post

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Pawar was attacked by at least 14 people from the Muslim community with a sword, sickle, sticks, and hockey sticks on Thursday evening in front of a medical shop at Akkabai Chowk in Karjat town, 222 km away from the Ahmednagar district headquarters.

Letter plea to CJI seeks removal of adverse remarks against Nupur Sharma

Letter plea to CJI seeks removal of adverse remarks against Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The letter petition said that it be treated as a PIL and the adverse remarks made during the hearing be declared as "uncalled for."

FIR over threats to Nupur Sharma for remarks on Prophet

FIR over threats to Nupur Sharma for remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR over complaints that former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma was receiving threats for her controversial remarks against Prophet Muhammad, officials said.

Despite BJP diktat, Pragya Thakur backs Nupur Sharma

Despite BJP diktat, Pragya Thakur backs Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Our deities are sanatan. If you insult them, we will also tell the truth. You tell our truth and it will be accepted by us. But why does it pain you when we tell the truth? This means somewhere history is dirty'

Now, Kolkata Police summons Nupur Sharma over Prophet remarks

Now, Kolkata Police summons Nupur Sharma over Prophet remarks

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Sharma's comments, made during a TV debate, has sparked violent protests in several parts of the country.

Odisha assembly witnesses Cong-BJP spat over Nupur Sharma remark

Odisha assembly witnesses Cong-BJP spat over Nupur Sharma remark

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The House witnessed a ruckus when Mishra targeted the BJP.

Kolkata police issues lookout notice for Nupur Sharma

Kolkata police issues lookout notice for Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The Kolkata police on Saturday issued a lookout notice for suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma after she failed to appear before its sleuths for the fourth time in a row over her controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammed that triggered widespread violence in parts of West Bengal, a senior officer said Saturday.

Nupur Sharma gets gun licence after death threats

Nupur Sharma gets gun licence after death threats

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Sharma had applied for the licence which has been granted after assessing threats and following due procedure, they said.

UP man arrested for threatening to behead Nupur Sharma

UP man arrested for threatening to behead Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

A man, who threatened to behead former Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma, was arrested in Bareillay on Thursday, the police said.

UP ATS arrests Jaish terrorist for plot to kill Nupur Sharma

UP ATS arrests Jaish terrorist for plot to kill Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The Anti-Terrorist Squad of Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday arrested an alleged terrorist linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, who was tasked with carrying out a fidayeen attack on suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma.

Pakistani man who crossed border to kill Nupur Sharma arrested

Pakistani man who crossed border to kill Nupur Sharma arrested

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Rizwan Ashraf, 22, a resident of Mandi Bahauddin district in Pakistan's Punjab province, was nabbed from near the India-Pakistan International Border fence in the Sriganganagar sector, they said.

Maharashtra chemist stabbed to death for post supporting Nupur Sharma

Maharashtra chemist stabbed to death for post supporting Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

A 54-year-old chemist was stabbed to death in Amravati city of Maharashtra, with the police suspecting that the accused committed the offence as the victim had allegedly shared a post on a social messaging platform in support of Nupur Sharma, whose remarks on Prophet Mohammed led to nationwide protests and global condemnation.

Nupur Sharma questioned on June 18: Delhi police after SC rebuke

Nupur Sharma questioned on June 18: Delhi police after SC rebuke

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on Sharma for her controversial comments, saying her 'loose tongue' has "set the entire country on fire" and that she is "single-handedly responsible for what is happening in the country".

Nupur Sharma moves SC again, seeks protection against arrest

Nupur Sharma moves SC again, seeks protection against arrest

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday the fresh plea of former Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma seeking revival of her withdrawn petition seeking clubbing of first information reports (FIRs) lodged in several states over her remarks on Prophet Muhammad in a TV debate show.

Supreme Court crossed Laxman Rekha in Nupur Sharma case: Ex-judges, officials

Supreme Court crossed Laxman Rekha in Nupur Sharma case: Ex-judges, officials

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The statement was signed by 15 former judges, 77 ex-all India services officers and 25 veterans.

Meet Nupur Sharma, Kejriwal's rival in the Delhi polls

Meet Nupur Sharma, Kejriwal's rival in the Delhi polls

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Nupur Sharma, 30, has been picked by the BJP to go up against be going up against Aam Aadmi Party's Arvind Kejriwal for the New Delhi seat in the upcoming Delhi elections.

LSE alumna Nupur Sharma was always a Hindutva firebrand

LSE alumna Nupur Sharma was always a Hindutva firebrand

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

She was catapulted to the centre stage in 2015 after she was chosen to take on Kejriwal in the Delhi assembly polls.

Prophet remark: Maha police summon Nupur Sharma on June 22

Prophet remark: Maha police summon Nupur Sharma on June 22

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

An FIR had been registered against Sharma by the Mumbra police in Thane district of Maharashtra following her remarks, he said.

Plea in SC seeks action against suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma

Plea in SC seeks action against suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

A plea seeking the arrest of suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nupur Sharma for her controversial comments on Prophet Mohammed in a TV debate was mentioned before the Supreme Court on Wednesday for an urgent hearing.

Pak PM Sharif jumps into Nupur Sharma controversy

Pak PM Sharif jumps into Nupur Sharma controversy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'I condemn in strongest possible words hurtful comments of India's BJP leader about our beloved Prophet (PBUH),' Shehbaz tweeted.

What Nupur Sharma May Cost India

What Nupur Sharma May Cost India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

India's trade with the Gulf-Arab region stands at $180 billion. India needs the Gulf region more in terms of trade, investments and employment than the other way round. When it comes to faith, the Gulf-Arab nations have not been found wanting at any point in time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Discriminatory treatment between Nupur Sharma and Zubair: Ex-babus to AG

Discriminatory treatment between Nupur Sharma and Zubair: Ex-babus to AG

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

A group of 72 former civil servants has sought Attorney General K K Venugopal's intervention to advise the government to check the witch-hunt of people exercising their right to free speech by the police.

NIA to probe murder of Maha chemist who posted in support of Nupur Sharma

NIA to probe murder of Maha chemist who posted in support of Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

A home ministry spokesperson tweeted that the probe of the case relating to the "barbaric killing" of Kolhe has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency.

Prophet row: SC protects Nupur Sharma from coercive action

Prophet row: SC protects Nupur Sharma from coercive action

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Observing that it never wanted Sharma to visit every court for relief, the bench issued notices to the Centre and several states including Delhi, West Bengal, and Maharashtra on her plea and sought their responses by August 10.