Clashes erupted in sensitive areas like Bhagalpur’s Goradih, where swords and country-made guns were used. Internet was suspended in Katihar and flag marches were conducted as authorities scrambled to restore order.
There have been numerous incidents wherein Muslim mobs assaulted Hindu journalists since their reporting centred on bringing up facts instead of peddling the Muslim victimhood narrative.
In a monumental stride toward becoming a global maritime leader, the Modi government has unveiled plans to develop eight mega shipbuilding and repair clusters along India’s coastlines.
Violence broke out during Muharram processions in Bihar’s Katihar and East Champaran districts. In Katihar, a temple was targeted with stone pelting, while in East Champaran, a 22-year-old youth was killed in a sword attack during a communal clash.
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind objected to the movie 'Udaipur Files Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' and approached the High Courts of Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra to stop its release in India.
With two similar bills still pending presidential assent since 2018, the Mann government’s move reopens a volatile debate in Punjab, where past lynchings over alleged sacrilege have occurred without evidence or due legal process.
Muharram processions are being taken out across the country. Disputes are now emerging regarding these processions. There have been incidents of fighting at many places. There have been complaints of arbitrary permissions and abuse at some places. In view of this, the local administration is on alert and heavy security forces have been deployed.
Shahabuddin’s reign of terror is marked by several incidents of kidnappings, extortion, and murders, some of which might not have even found a mention in the official records.
His Holiness Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday on Sunday said he intends to live another 30–40 years and steer the future of Tibetan Buddhism away from Chinese control.
In 2012, India was considered the weakest link among BRICS countries such as Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa. There were talks about the prospect of a country like Indonesia replacing India at BRICS.