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TopicCommunal tension

Topic: communal tension

Modi hits out at opposition, says some parties ‘trying to poison society for self-interest’

In a virtual address to senior BJP leaders, PM Narendra Modi also defended his government against the opposition's charge of 'Hindi imposition'.

‘WHO has lost credibility’ due to India deaths estimate — what Hindu Right press wrote this week

ThePrint’s round-up of how pro-Hindu media covered and commented on news and topical issues over the past week.

Viral photo of Muslims offering namaz in Mumbai resurface amid Azaan, Hanuman Chalisa flare-up

Maharashtra has been alert ever since politician Raj Thackeray made a call to ban the use of loudspeakers for Azaan, an Islamic call to prayer.

Seven arrested for throwing torn pages of religious texts, pork at mosques in Ayodhya

The arrested allegedly belong to ‘Hindu Yodha Sangathan’ outfit & the leader of the group is a 'history-sheeter' with four criminal cases registered against him, police claimed.

Violence after ‘disturbed namaz’ in viral video is actually rival Chennai students fighting

Video has been shared by multiple right-wing handles, one followed by top BJP leaders.

Yogi Adityanath cancels police leaves, issues guidelines for religious events

UP government looks prepared to thwart any attempts at creating disharmony, particularly after recent religious violence in several states.

‘Now they know how it feels’: Varanasi man plays Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeaker during azaan

Sudhir Singh plays Hanuman Chalisa on his terrace. He claims to be BJP worker but UP party spokesperson says unaware if he is one. Police say ‘action will follow if anyone violates law’.

‘Road-rage murder’ gets communal twist: Why Karnataka Police fact-checked home minister & others

State Home Minister Araga Jnanendra claimed victim was ‘brutally murdered’ because he ‘could not speak in Urdu’. He issued a clarification after police posted a fact-check.

Curfew imposed in Rajasthan’s Karauli after fight breaks out during religious procession

Stones were allegedly pelted at a religious procession when it crossed a mosque in a market area leading to retaliation. Around 15-20 people were injured in the altercations.

‘Hindus have become aware’: How Hindutva groups are boycotting Muslims at Karnataka temple fairs

Posters ‘banning’ Muslim-run shops & stalls have popped up at temple fairs across Karnataka, especially in wake of hijab row. Opposition raises matter in Assembly, govt shrugs.

On Camera

Indian Muslims abroad are facing the stigma of Pakistani grooming gangs

How is it that so many men from the same background could be involved—or remain silent? The answer is not comfortable. It lies in the moral codes they carried with them to England.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?