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TopicCommunal clash

Topic: Communal clash

Fact-finding report on Nuh clashes demands probe into ‘police excesses’ — ‘they think, let’s just punish’

Report by People's Union for Democratic Rights examines state's use of power in aftermath of 2023 violence. It claims several of those arrested were subjected to communal abuses, 'torture'.

Days after communal violence shook up peaceful Medak, tense Telangana town observes Eid-ul-Adha

As many as 21 people have been arrested for violence that took place Saturday. A BRS stronghold since 2004, Medak went to BJP this year in general elections.

‘Why did it take 22 yrs?’ Muslim-majority area questions timing of demolition drive in Mira Road

A religious procession to mark Ram idol consecration at Ayodhya led to communal violence in Mira Road’s Nayanagar Monday. Then bulldozers rolled in. Civic agency denies any link. 

‘I’ll be home soon’ — in Nuh, families remember last words of loved ones they lost in communal violence

Two home guards, two Bajrang Dal members and a sweet maker were among those killed in the violence. Families are still in shock as they try to come to terms with their loss.

Rumours, ‘provocative’ videos, open wounds — Nuh tries to unravel what fuelled communal violence

Despite presence of 500 police personnel on day of Braj Mandal Yatra, things went out of control. String of events, 'intelligence failure' said to have led to mobilisation of rioters.

Muslims in Nuh say sons being targeted — ‘he had gone for tuition that day. Next day he was arrested’

Some Muslim families claim their sons & brothers in custody are under 18 and police specifically targeted men from their community. Nuh police deny, say action taken against Hindus too.

As Khattar govt razes ‘illegal properties used in Nuh violence’, Congress MLA says it’s ‘unlawful action’

Police say structures built on forest land were used to attack religious procession on 31 July, MLA says innocent people being targeted. Nuh deputy commissioner & SP transferred.

45 FIRs, 139 arrested so far over Nuh violence, police comb villages in search of more suspects

Search operations conducted in Sangel, Meoli, Jalalpur Nuh, and Shikarpur Thursday. Three SITs constituted to investigate the 45 cases lodged in connection with the communal clashes.

‘Social media posts can’t be excuse for attack on yatra’: Haryana home minister on Nuh violence

Anil Vij says 'cow vigilante' Monu Manesar’s video was not inflammatory. Monu has denied involvement in clashes while Bittu Bajrangi, booked in case, claims to know nothing about the FIR.

‘Hindus are suffering more’ — VHP, Bajrang Dal hold protests across Delhi-NCR over Nuh violence

Hindutva groups say protests are meant to project 'Hindu unity'. Chanting slogans & waving posters, protesters say 'If they (Muslims) don’t stop, we'll also forget our limits'.

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BJP vs BJP battle in Constitution Club is a glimpse of widening fault lines—Mumbai to Lucknow

Tuesday’s Constitution Club election is not the finale of the ‘Thakur-versus-the rest’ battle in the BJP. Wait for the caste census result to come ahead of the next Lok Sabha election.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.