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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
TopicNupur Sharma

Topic: Nupur Sharma

Our take on Nupur Sharma, Hyderabad gang rape, al-Qaeda — in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

‘Time for BJP to understand cost of hate politics’ — Urdu press on Nupur & Jindal ‘blasphemy’

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

Why Netherlands’ leading critic of Islam, Geert Wilders, is speaking out for Nupur Sharma

Geert Wilders, the ‘Dutch Donald Trump’ who founded anti-immigration Party for Freedom, has earlier called for a ban on Quran, and tax on hijab, among other controversial statements.

Muslim body boycotts news channels, urges Muslim intellectuals not to appear in debates

In a strongly worded statement, AIMPLB said these TV debates focused only on insulting and ridiculing Islam and Muslims.

‘Our everything was insulted’: ‘Grieving’ Jama Masjid protesters want Nupur Sharma jailed

Hundreds gathered outside Jama Masjid Friday in 'outpouring of restlessness & anxiety' over anti-Prophet remarks. Police say protest was unauthorised & are taking legal action.

Delhi, UP, Bengal, J&K, Karnataka & more — Muslims rise in protests seeking Nupur Sharma arrest

Protests erupted in nine states and UTs Friday over Nupur Sharma's comments about Prophet Muhammad, which had also led to global outrage earlier, especially among Arab countries.

Effigy of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma hanged in Karnataka’s Belagavi

The police have registered a case against unknown miscreants for spreading enmity between communities and disturbing peace in the society.

Arab nations should restrict ties with India to trade, not comment on our internal dynamics

The Islamic monarchies that took strong note of the insult to their religion conveniently overlooked the disrespectful remarks against Hindu deities and religious symbols.

India bending before Arabs isn’t good for Muslims. Their loyalty will now be more suspect

Modern Muslim scholars beginning with Sir Syed Ahmed Khan have responded to criticisms of Prophet Muhammad's life academically. A violent display of hurt sentiments is a sign of intellectual inadequacy.

Delhi cops file FIR against Nupur Sharma, Naveen Jindal, Owaisi, Yati for inciting people

The police will also probe the roles of various social media entities in promoting false and wrong information with the intention of creating unrest.

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China’s Brahmaputra dam is also a military asset. It raises alarm for India

China didn't consult India over the Brahmaputra dam. It acted unilaterally over a transboundary river system that feeds millions downstream.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Indian firm sets up titanium, superalloy plants to meet global need. Safran, Dassault, BAE line up

PTC Industries is investing Rs 1,000 cr in 4 manufacturing plants in UP, has already started supplying titanium parts to BAE Systems for its M-777 howitzers that India also uses.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.