Topic: Far-right terror
Telegram — a free speech Russian platform is a haven for far-Right terror groups
The content related to far-Right attackers on Telegram aims to create a cult of personality around mass shooters venerating them as ‘saints’.
‘Excuse to destroy our people’: Far Right groups weaponise coronavirus to further their agenda
Several extremist groups, worldwide, have employed both conspiracy theories and calls for targeted violence against communities to push their Far Right ideologies.
Bangladesh’s Jamaat has made its way into India, Modi govt’s ban on group simply won’t do
Islamic State’s backing has boosted Bangladesh-based JMB’s India operations. Modi government will need better coordination with border states.
Terrorism needs an audience. Facebook gave Christchurch shooter more than he asked for
The purpose of some terrorists’ actions is to draw attention to their political cause and enlist new followers. This is where the media comes in.
New Zealand shooting shows anti-terror policies should be tough on white supremacists too
Far-right terror has grown by feeding off white supremacists’ fears of Muslim immigration and the public perception that terrorism is Islamist by nature.
On Camera
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AAP, TMC’s national ambitions ignore India’s stark diversity. Southern parties know better
Modern communication technologies can be the potential centripetal force that unify voters across states. AAP has benefitted from this in Punjab.
Keep calm and carry on: Unlike wheat, rice isn’t hot yet
The world is worried that India might restrict exports of rice after wheat, pushing prices higher and worsening global food security.
Defence
In a first in IAF, father-daughter fly in same fighter formation as fellow wingmen
Daughter of Air Commodore Sanjay Sharma, Flying Officer Ananya Sharma is currently undergoing training to master ‘superior and faster’ jets.
Moral, political & ideological questions on Maharashtra: 1st is simplest to answer, 3rd trickiest
What is Shiv Sena’s ideology? We might say it’s been a convenient mix of extreme ethnic chauvinism & unforgiving Hindutva. Within the second, the party retained space to manoeuvre.