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Topic: Conversion

Tensions simmer in Bastar between Christians & Right-wing outfits as conversion takes centre stage

Kunika Kashyap (25) says she lost her unborn child after she was allegedly assaulted by sarpanch of Badebodal village. Cops say FIR lodged, her medical reports are awaited.

‘Poor grades based on religion, encouraging conversion’ — Ujjain university students accuse Muslim prof

Group of students from Vikram University submitted written complaint to varsity against chemistry professor Anees Shaikh, who has denied the allegations & said he is being targeted.

‘Finished her career’ — CBI court order convicting national-level shooter’s ‘husband’ of ‘fraud & rape’

Ranjit Singh Kohli — alias Raquibul Hassan — gets life term for wounding religious sentiments of his 'wife' & other charges, while his mother Kaushal Rani was given a 10-yr sentence.

‘Under attack, need elected representatives’: Why Christians in Punjab have launched a political party

It is an attempt to bring Christian communities & traditions in Punjab under a single political entity, party founder says. First challenge will be to contest Jalandhar LS bypoll.

‘Tribal girls have fallen prey to love jihad’ — Hindu Right press on stripping converts’ ST status

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

Tunisha Sharma’s mother says ex-boyfriend Sheezan Khan slapped her, was forcing her to convert

Mother Vanita Sharma has brought a host of charges against fellow actor Sheezan who was taken into custody after Tunisha’s death; his lawyer says there is no evidence of wrong-doing.

In Gujarat’s tribal-dominated Dahod, RSS uses saving plans, loans to foil ‘conversions’, push BJP

BJP blames 'conversion of tribals by Christian missionaries' as primary reason for recurring defeat in the area. But despite efforts by RSS, idea of ghar wapsi not making headway, concede members.

Row over Delhi AAP minister at ‘Buddhist mass conversion’ event, BJP slams ‘hate towards Hindus’

Social welfare minister Rajendra Pal Gautam purportedly addressed the event at central Delhi’s Karol Bagh area on 5 October. AAP yet to issue an official statement on the row.

MP man’s plea to free ‘wife’ from shelter lands him in dock as HC probes marriage, her ‘conversion’

Main question HC seeks to delve into is whether an Arya Samaj trust can convert a Muslim girl into a Hindu, and if yes, under which law. It also warned petitioner of policy enquiry.

Saint Devasahayam’s anti-caste struggle angered Brahmins and Nairs, not his conversion

Devasahayam Pillai's new life became a cause of serious concern among high caste Hindus. They accused him of betrayal, and of insulting Brahmins and the royal throne.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

India hopes to seal submarine contract with Germany this fiscal, MDL pares down cost ‘significantly’

First submarine, according to RFP, must be delivered 7 yrs after contract signing with 45% indigenous content, followed by one each year until programme reaches 60% localisation.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.