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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
TopicCommunal violence

Topic: Communal violence

As communal violence leaves three dead in Nepal, PM Balen Shah’s delayed response faces criticism

The violence, which began in Sunsari district of Koshi, has spread across Madhes region. The PM, who hails from Madhes, broke his silence four days after the violence began.

2022 Khargone Ram Navami violence: Why an MP court released all 11 accused despite 13 witnesses

Prosecution presented 13 witnesses of whom eight couldn't identify any of the accused while statements of the remaining had contradictions, said judge.

How a water balloon row on Holi led to 26-yr-old’s death, communal violence in Delhi colony

8 accused have been held. MCD was tasked with demolishing 'illegal' portions of a house linked to one of the accused Sunday. Members of Hindu outfit also staged protest at police station.

Bangladesh minority voters face ‘outright challenge’ in Feb polls, says top council, alleging state bias

In a statement, Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council accused Yunus administration of downplaying communal violence and holding a biased referendum.

Coastal Karnataka on edge as murder accused ‘Hindu activist’ hacked to death in Mangaluru

Suhash Shetty was fatally attacked at one of the busiest intersections of the city, in what was likely a retaliatory killing.

Row over film on 2020 Delhi riots ahead of polls. Director says ‘no involvement of BJP in film’

The film got embroiled in a row when Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi held a press conference on 26 January, urging the Election Commission to halt its release.

What Nehru said about Sambhal: Hindus are aggrieved, Muslims are top dogs

MK Gandhi sent Jawaharlal Nehru to Sambhal in 1924 to study an incident of communal violence. Nehru describes the Jama Masjid as a “fine temple” built by Prithvi Raj.

Trump-Musk backing H-1B visas shows pragmatic nationalism. US workforce has to fight China’s

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

After communal clashes in Bahraich, 20+ properties in accused’s area get anti-encroachment notices

After group of Muslim men allegedly killed a Hindu man during a Vijayadashami procession, sparking violence, notices have been served to 23 houses in accused Abdul Hameed's neighbourhood.

Internet snapped, no VHP or Bajrang Dal in organising committee. Nuh ready for Jalabhishek Yatra

Nuh Police have covered all their bases to avoid repeat of last yr, when communal clashes broke out during yatra. Moreover, this yr, Bajrang Dal & VHP are not involved in organising it.

On Camera

Indian politicians need to learn to take a joke

From stand-up comics facing FIRs to political leaders bristling at memes, India remains deeply uncomfortable with the freedom to mock.

Chinese imports are fuelling India’s export growth, from smartphones to pharma

A look at the latest data from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry shows imports rising faster than exports, as Indian firms continue to rely on Chinese components for manufacturing.

Hafiz Saeed’s Muridke headquarters was hit by woman fighter pilot during Op Sindoor

ThePrint has learnt that more than one woman fighter pilot were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman