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Indian priest calls for ‘paradigm shift’ in light of anti-Christian harassment (Crux)

December 5, 2023

Dalit man assaulted for refusing to beat drums, announce temple programme, atrocity case lodged in Mysuru (Maglorean)

December 5, 2023

At Jantar Mantar, thousands protest for Dalit rights; demand abolition of bonded labour, right to land (The Indian Express)

December 5, 2023

Senior RSS worker seeks BJP nomination from Dakshina Kannada in 2024 LS polls (Vartha Bharati)

December 5, 2023

VHP delegates attend World Hindu Congress (FBC News)

December 5, 2023

VHP Extends Global Invitation to Ram Devotees for Performing Group Aarti on Consecration of Lord Ram (News X)

December 5, 2023

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December 1, 2023

I sought action against Bidhuri for slurs, but I got notice to explain ‘misconduct’,...

November 30, 2023

The insidious campaign to demolish mosques in India (Economist)

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At Bajrang Dal event, Hindu far-right leader says India doesn’t belong to Muslims

November 29, 2023

Far-right leader Rajni Thakural delivers hate speech against Muslims at Antarrashtriya Hindu Parishad event

October 15, 2023

Kajal Shingala hold ane event radicalizing school and college students

October 15, 2023

Hindu extremists demolish multiple shrines with sledgehammers in Rishikesh

October 14, 2023

Hindu extremist leader peddles anti-Muslim conspiracy theories and calls for social boycott of Muslims at Bajrang Dal-VHP event

October 14, 2023

BJP leader Akhileshwaranand Giri gives communal speech

October 13, 2023

Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader calls for economic boycott of Muslims in Chitrakoot

October 12, 2023

At VHP vent, a Hindu far-right leader calls for replacing Muslim places of worship with temples

October 12, 2023

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Muslims

Rohingya refugees fled Myanmar persecution, only to find India is no different: ‘we’re living terrible lives’ (SCMP)

December 5, 2023

UP: Kafeel Khan booked for content in his book; FIR alleges book written ‘to overthrow BJP govt’ (Maktoob Media)

Kerala: Muslim man’s home destroyed by RSS men after TV channel falsely accuses him in kidnapping case (Maktoob Media)

Christians

Indian priest calls for ‘paradigm shift’ in light of anti-Christian harassment (Crux)

December 5, 2023

India’s most populous state tops in persecuting Christians (UCA News)

Indian Christians oppose protest rally on Christmas Day (UCA News)

Dalits/Tribals

Dalit man assaulted for refusing to beat drums, announce temple programme, atrocity case lodged in Mysuru (Maglorean)

December 5, 2023

At Jantar Mantar, thousands protest for Dalit rights; demand abolition of bonded labour, right to land (The Indian Express)

Fact-finding report alleges UP police protecting men suspected of beheading Dalit woman (Sabrang)

Institutionalising Hindutva

Hindutva in Legislative

Why India’s new draft broadcast bill has raised fears of censorship and press suppression (Scroll)

December 4, 2023

Hindutva in Executive

Medical Regulatory Body’s Colourised ‘Dhanvantri’ Logo Raises Questions on Science & Secularism (News18)

December 1, 2023

Hindutva in Judiciary

Kapil Sibal Writes : We Are Witnessing Undeclared Emergency & Courts Are Silent ( Livelaw )

November 27, 2023

Hindutva in media

How the media covered religious conversions in Modi’s first term (The Caravan)

December 2, 2023

Hindutva in Education

Student’s kin threaten Bihar school for ordering removal of hijabs inside classrooms (Muslim Mirror)

December 3, 2023

Hindutva Abroad

VHP delegates attend World Hindu Congress (FBC News)

December 5, 2023

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Weaponizing Citizenship

Does BJP’s Revival of the CAA Issue Reflect the Party’s Desperation in Bengal? (The Wire)

December 4, 2023

Assam: Gauhati High Court deprecates foreigner tribunals passing unreasoned orders, directs state to probe (India Today NE)

November 30, 2023

No one can stop CAA implementation: Amit Shah at Kolkata rally (Muslim Mirror)

November 29, 2023

Citizenship Amendment Act final draft likely by 2024 March, says Union minister ( Maktoob Media )

November 26, 2023

Unending exodus: Crackdown pushes India’s Rohingya refugees to flee ( Maktoob Media )

November 10, 2023

Assam woman declared ‘foreigner’ 6 years ago gets reinstated as Indian citizen ( Maktoob Media )

November 2, 2023

Kashmir

‘Jail crushes you slowly’: Kashmiri journalist reflects on prison ordeal (The Guardian)

Kashmir

Protest over social media post spreads in Kashmir, students demand strict action (The Telegraph )

Kashmir

UAPA charges dropped against 7 Kashmir varsity students, court grants them bail (The Indian Express)

Kashmir

Kashmir’s anger over Gaza simmers as India keeps lid on protests (Nikkei Asia)

Kashmir

NIT Srinagar Closed After Social Media Post Controversy, Govt Asks Other Colleges to Go Online (The Wire)

Lynchings

Delhi govt going to finalise policy to compensate mob lynching victims...

December 3, 2023

NEW DELHI: Delhi government is formulating a compensation policy for dependents of victims of mob lynching and sufferers of mob violence. The compensation may...

Silent Memory: How Political Parties Have Forgotten Adivasis Lynched In The Name Of Beef...

November 5, 2023

Manipur: Outrage over driver’s mob lynching, demands for justice mount ( NENOW )

October 24, 2023

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind moves SC against increase in cases of mob lynching, particularly by cow...

October 20, 2023

Karnataka govt’s compensation scheme for lynching victims comes into effect ( Deccan Herald...

September 29, 2023

Communalism

Hindu young women will lose rights if they marry Muslims: Karnataka BJP leader (Muslim Mirror)

December 4, 2023

Tension in Karnataka’s Raichur over construction of dargah arch (Deccan Herald)

India’s ruling party is using the Israel-Gaza war to demonize Muslims (The Washington Post)

hate watch

Union Minister Giriraj Singh Calls For Closure Of Madrasas In Bihar (The Observer Post)

Hate Speech | Supreme Court Issues Notice To Gujarat, Kerala, TN & Nagaland To Ascertain If Nodal Officers Appointed (Live Law)

Hyderabad to be renamed Bhagyanagar in 30 minutes of BJP coming to power ( The Times of India )

Union to SC: ‘28 States/UTs Appoint Nodal Officers to Tackle Hate Speech Under 2018 Guidelines’ ( The Wire )

India creates two Israels annually, Common Civil Code needs to be implemented: BJP Minister Giriraj Singh ( Muslim Mirror )

‘Will do away with 4 per cent reservation for Muslims to give…’: Amit Shah in Telangana ( Telangana Today )

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Delhi Pogrom

December 3, 2023

Delhi High Court Directs Govt To Consider Compensation Claim Of 2020 Delhi Riots Victim Who Suffered Permanent Incapacitation (Live Law)

Sharjeel Imam hearing: Delhi court issues summons to DCP (Hindustan Times)

December 3, 2023

Delhi Riots: Court Deprecates ‘Wild Allegations’ Made By Lawyer Mehmood Pracha...

November 30, 2023

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits 9 accused of arson, vandalism (...

November 28, 2023

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits 7 accused of arson, theft charges...

November 27, 2023

2020 Delhi riots: Court rejects application to withdraw 3 complaints clubbed...

November 26, 2023

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Hindutva

Senior RSS worker seeks BJP nomination from Dakshina Kannada in 2024 LS polls (Vartha Bharati)

Mangaluru: Senior Rashtriya Swayam Sevak (RSS) worker and Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) Leader Ganesh Shenoy during a press conference here on Monday revealed to have...

Hindutva

VHP Extends Global Invitation to Ram Devotees for Performing Group Aarti on Consecration of Lord Ram (News X)

In anticipation of the consecration of the Lord Ram idol in Ayodhya on January 22 next year, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has extended...

Hindutva

Police complaint filed against Karnataka man for terming RSS ‘terrorist’ organisation (The News Minute)

A police complaint has been lodged against a person for allegedly putting up a social media post dubbing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) a...

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