News for 'communal clash'

Won't spare those behind communal flare-up: UP CM

Won't spare those behind communal flare-up: UP CM

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

"The government would deal strictly with all those who have tried to create communal chasm and harm the atmosphere of Muzaffarnagar and Uttar Pradesh," Yadav told reporters after the state cabinet meeting in Lucknow.

Run bulldozers on BJP headquarters, Shah's house to end riots: AAP

Run bulldozers on BJP headquarters, Shah's house to end riots: AAP

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

With the sole motive of triggering communal violence and riots, the BJP got Rohingyas and Bangladeshis 'illegally' settled in different parts of the country in the last eight years, the AAP alleged.

SC agrees to hear PIL for CBI probe in Muzaffarnagar violence

SC agrees to hear PIL for CBI probe in Muzaffarnagar violence

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to give an urgent hearing to a Public Interest Litigation seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the communal violence in Muzaffarnagar and for ensuring safe passage to people stuck due to clashes.

Delhi riots: Court orders inquiry into police probe

Delhi riots: Court orders inquiry into police probe

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

A Delhi court has ordered the police to investigate whether a deliberate attempt was made to shield five men who were discharged in a February 2020 riots case due to the lack of sufficient evidence.

Muzaffarnagar riots: 3 women allege gangrape

Muzaffarnagar riots: 3 women allege gangrape

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The communal clashes in Muzaffarnagar and adjoining areas claimed 49 lives and displaced over 40,000 people.

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking army protection for Kukis

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking army protection for Kukis

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused urgent hearing on a plea seeking Army protection for minority Kuki tribals amid ethnic violence in Manipur.

HC halts Nuh demolitions, asks if it was ethnic cleansing

HC halts Nuh demolitions, asks if it was ethnic cleansing

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday ordered a halt to the demolition drive in violence-hit Nuh and asked if it was an "exercise of ethnic cleansing".

Umar Khalid arrested in connection with Delhi riots

Umar Khalid arrested in connection with Delhi riots

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

He was arrested by the special cell of the Delhi police after 11 hours of interrogation. He will be produced before a Delhi court on Monday, they said.

Hanuman Jayanti: Curbed procession allowed in Jahangirpuri

Hanuman Jayanti: Curbed procession allowed in Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

According to the police, the organisers had sought permission for the Hanuman Jayanti procession in the Jahangirpuri area and the route has been regularised.

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.

Cong MLA Mamman Khan held for Nuh violence; Sec 144 clamped, Internet shut

Cong MLA Mamman Khan held for Nuh violence; Sec 144 clamped, Internet shut

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Congress MLA Mamman Khan has been arrested in connection with the July 31 Nuh violence case, police said on Friday.

'Delhi riots could have been averted if Facebook had acted promptly'

'Delhi riots could have been averted if Facebook had acted promptly'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Luckie affirmed that there has been repeated interference by the top officials of the Facebook teams including their policy heads at the instance of the political parties upon the content moderation teams.

Fresh violence in Lanka as Muslim-owned restaurant attacked

Fresh violence in Lanka as Muslim-owned restaurant attacked

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Tensions remain high across Sri Lanka after the violence broke out following the death of a man from the mainly Buddhist Sinhalese majority last week.

Chhattisgarh CM: If BJP leaders' daughters marry Muslims...

Chhattisgarh CM: If BJP leaders' daughters marry Muslims...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Talking to reporters in Bilaspur town of the state, he also accused the saffron party of trying to take political advantage of last week's communal violence in Biranpur village of Bemetara district.

Ram Navami violence: House built under PMAY demolished in MP

Ram Navami violence: House built under PMAY demolished in MP

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A house constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) on government land was demolished in Khargone city of Madhya Pradesh following violence on Ram Navami.

Rudrapur violence: Curfew relaxed for 8 hours

Rudrapur violence: Curfew relaxed for 8 hours

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Curfew was relaxed in phases for eight hours on Friday in Uttarakhand's Rudrapur town where communal clashes on October 1 left four persons dead and over 20 injured.

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.

Bullets killed two in Bharatpur violence: Autopsy report

Bullets killed two in Bharatpur violence: Autopsy report

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Two of the nine victims of communal clashes in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district died of bullet injuries, a senior official said on Thursday.

Curfew relaxed in parts of Hyderabad

Curfew relaxed in parts of Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

The curfew in Hyderabad was relaxed for the first time on Thursday morning, in parts of the old city which witnessed communal clashes that left two persons dead since Saturday. The restrictions were eased to allow people to buy essential commodities under the limits of Charminar, Hussainialam, Kamatipura, Kalapathar, Bahadurpura, Madannapet, Santoshnagar, Kanchanbagh and Bhavaninagar police stations.

Tension in Bengal's Basirhat after cops lob teargas to control mob

Tension in Bengal's Basirhat after cops lob teargas to control mob

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

"Fresh tension brewed up at Basirhat town and station area after the communal clashes in Baduria in the district. Police had to resort to cane charge and teargas shells to disperse unruly crowd," a senior police officer said.

Hinduphobia has no place in UK, we must fight this: Oppn Labour Party leader

Hinduphobia has no place in UK, we must fight this: Oppn Labour Party leader

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Labour Leader Keir Starmer told a gathering of hundreds of British Indians that he was determined to put an end to 'divisive politics' and extremist elements exploiting social media to spread hatred within communities.

Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The BJP calling the Congress a "torn old party" moving towards a stage where its relevance and necessity will be completely lost.

Fresh violence breaks out in Mysore

Fresh violence breaks out in Mysore

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Fresh violence broke out in Mysore on Thursday when over 500 members attempted a Jail Bharo programme.

34 acquitted in '92 Mumbai riots case

34 acquitted in '92 Mumbai riots case

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Magistrate S S Sharma acquitted 34 persons on Friday, after the prosecution failed to prove its case against the accused and none of the police witnesses identified the them.

Haryana defends Nuh demolition drive, says not a case of ethnic cleansing

Haryana defends Nuh demolition drive, says not a case of ethnic cleansing

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The government, while removing encroachments or unauthorised constructions, never adopted "pick and choose" policy and that too on the basis of caste, creed or religion, the affidavit stated.

'Hubli's Idgah Maidan is for public use'

'Hubli's Idgah Maidan is for public use'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

One of the longest and most controversial legal battles in Karnataka -- the Hubli Idgah Maidan case which led to several communal clashes -- has come to an end. The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, ruled that the Idgah Maidan in Hubli was the sole property of the Hubli-Dharward Muncipal Corporation and no other organisation had any right over this property.

Trains disrupted due to tensions in Mau

Trains disrupted due to tensions in Mau

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Buses and trains going to and from Mau have been disrupted.

'Absconding' Gujarat minister skips Cabinet meet

'Absconding' Gujarat minister skips Cabinet meet

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani wanted in a fresh probe into the gruesome attacks during the 2002 post-Godhra riots, remained elusive and skipped the weekly Cabinet meeting in Ahemdabad on Wednesday, as two police officers were grilled for their role during the communal clashes.

Kasganj: 'I'm fine', says man rumoured to be dead

Kasganj: 'I'm fine', says man rumoured to be dead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

BJP MP Vinay Katiyar said those who 'support Pakistan' were behind the violence.

In fresh violence, eatery set afire in Gurugram

In fresh violence, eatery set afire in Gurugram

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The mob ransacked some shops belonging to a particular community and also chanted 'Jai Shri Ram' in front of a mosque in Badshahpur.

Curfew lifted from Gorakhpur

Curfew lifted from Gorakhpur

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Life returned to normal in the town with train services resuming and markets buzzing with activity.

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If you love India, you cannot weaponise religion to stay in power, asserts Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

Ram Navami violence was pre-planned conspiracy: Gujarat Police

Ram Navami violence was pre-planned conspiracy: Gujarat Police

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

A total of nine people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in violence and stone-pelting during the procession.

Riots case: Warrant against Union minister and BJP leaders

Riots case: Warrant against Union minister and BJP leaders

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

A bailable warrant has been issued against Muzaffarnagar riot accused including Union Minister Sanjeev Baliyan, BJP MP Bhartendu Singh, party MLA Suresh Rana and Sadhvi Prachi by a local court in Muzaffarnagar for not appearing before it in a case of violating prohibitory orders and inciting communal tension by making speeches.

Delhi riots: Court stays order warning police commissioner of action

Delhi riots: Court stays order warning police commissioner of action

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

A Delhi court on Monday set aside an order seeking explanation from the Delhi Police Commissioner on why legal action should not be taken against him for non-submission of a report in a February 2020 riots case.

Uneasy calm prevails in Adilabad

Uneasy calm prevails in Adilabad

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

Tension continued to grip the riot-hit Bhainsa town of Adilabad district a day after four persons were killed and 15 others were injured in communal clashes and police firing. As an indefinite curfew continued for the second day on Saturday, the entire town wore a deserted look with armed police patrolling the streets.

Orissa: Chidambaram apologises to riot victims

Orissa: Chidambaram apologises to riot victims

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

The Home Minister, who is on a two-day visit to Orissa, met the victims living in relief camps set up after a series of communal clashes following the killing of 85-year-old VHP leader Swami Laxmananda Saraswati in August last year.

Delhi violence: Cong leader Ishrat Jahan gets bail for wedding

Delhi violence: Cong leader Ishrat Jahan gets bail for wedding

Rediff.com30 May 2020

She has been booked under the anti-terror law in a case related to communal violence in northeast Delhi in February. Additional Sessions Judge Dharmender Rana granted the interim relief from June 10 to June 19 to Jahan on furnishing two sureties of Rs 1 lakh.

Sukhbir Badal's car damaged, four hurt as SAD-Cong workers clash

Sukhbir Badal's car damaged, four hurt as SAD-Cong workers clash

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal's bullet-proof car was damaged and four people were injured in a clash between Congress and Akali workers during the filing of nomination papers for the Jalalabad municipal polls in Fazilka on Tuesday, officials said.