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TopicSaffron terror

Topic: saffron terror

Pakistani film on ‘Hindu nationalism’ is just one part. Series looks at Islamic right-wing too

'India’s Saffron Brigade', winner of an International award and first of a three-part documentary series ‘In Bad Faith’ by Shehzad Hameed Ahmad, turns its gaze on the growing communal divide in India.

India’s turned a blind Right eye to Hindutva violence, but it can be a threat to State itself

Street gangs are building a Hindu nationalist state with low-grade, everyday terrorism. Earlier phases of communal violence at least didn't undermine the authority of institutions.

Haridwar ‘hate-fest’ on Muslims contradicts PM’s words. Arbitrary use of State power’s a sign

Hindus need to understand that their faith is no shield against a predatory State. There are enough examples from history to bear this out.

Terror outfits have invaded our ‘social’ media but India lags in countering it

This convergence of technology with terrorism was popularized by ISIS, and will, without fail, be emulated by both newer terror groups and older ones.

Neuroscience is the missing link that can separate terrorists from non-violent extremists

While joining the IS, foreigners were required to enlist skills and willingness to carry out suicide attacks, but not everyone signed up.

There’s a lobby that wants to keep Nathuram Godse alive. And it’s not the Hindu Right

On national TV, these Godse-contra cheerleaders even challenge BJP supporters to say ‘Godse Murdabad’ to prove their patriotism.

What Samjhauta blast acquittals mean for ‘saffron terror bogey’ in election season

BJP and RSS have every reason to feel vindicated by NIA special court's verdict acquitting Swami Aseemanand in Samjhauta Express blast case.

Why the Congress that coined ‘saffron terror’ is silent on arrest of Hindutva activists

Congress fears of antagonising voters as well as organisational issues in Maharashtra might be behind its studied silence.

On Camera

Iran-Israel conflict will now be shaped by 3H—Houthis, Hamas, Hezbollah

Israel's response to Iran's retaliatory attack was relatively small and also downplayed by Tehran. But there are factors that could jeopardise this perceived reprieve.

CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi to take over as Chief of the Naval Staff

He has been the chief of personnel and the flag officer commanding-in-chief, Western Naval Command, in the rank of vice admiral.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.