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She further cautioned the gathering against attempts to incite riots during elections. "We will not accept the CAA, NRC, Uniform Civil Code… During elections, some people will try to engineer riots. Don't fall prey to the plot," she said.

The screening of the documentary "Manipur Cry of the Oppressed" started at 9:30 am at Angamali St. Joseph Church on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the controversial film 'The Kerala Story' was screened by the Thamarassery diocese and Thalassery diocese of the Syro Malabar Church on Saturday (April 13).

The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has made significant revisions to its Class 12 political science textbook, omitting references to sensitive topics such as the Babri Masjid, Hindutva politics, the 2002 Gujarat riots, and minority communities.

Last day during a press conference in Kozhikode, CM Pinarayi Vijayan claimed that Congress filed a complaint in the liquor policy case and pushed action against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, criticized BJP's Amit Shah, labeling him a 'goonda' and 'rowdy', citing alleged criminal involvement. He also lambasted BJP for unfulfilled promises on job creation and black money, warning against potential constitutional amendments with BJP's electoral dominance, highlighting growing political tensions between Congress and BJP.

In his remark, Additional Sessions Judge Ravi Kumar Diwaka said that the primary reason behind communal riots in India stems from political parties' engagement in appeasing a particular religious community.

Imrana claimed her house was destroyed during the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, prompting her to seek explosives for protection against potential future communal violence. She provided Javed with funds for bomb-making, leading to her arrest on charges of negligent conduct regarding explosive substances

As the nation gears up for the grand Ram Mandir inauguration on January 22, 2024, here's a look at the history of Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi, spanning over 495 years.

"I have wept tears of relief. I have smiled for the first time in over a year and half. I have hugged my children. It feels like a stone the size of a mountain has been lifted from my chest, and I can breathe again," Bilkis Bano said after Monday's SC verdict.

In a pivotal decision on Monday (January 8), the Supreme Court reversed the Gujarat government's move to release the 11 convicts involved in the heinous crime of raping Bilkis Bano and murdering her family during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

The Gujarat government, invoking a remission policy, had released the convicts on August 15, 2022. Bilkis Bano, a victim of post-Godhra riots in 2002, had been gang-raped, and the release prompted petitions from various entities.

Srikant Poojary, arrested due to alleged involvement in the 1992 Ramjanmabhoomi riots, was granted bail by the First Additional District Court in Hubballi. His release ignited political debates and statewide protests by BJP supporters. The decision stirred discussions and varied opinions on the contentious issue.

Congress MLC BK Hariprasad's remarks on the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya, labeling it a political event, stir controversy in Karnataka. Expressing concerns akin to the Godhra tragedy, he urges the government to ensure safety. He emphasizes holding individuals accountable for Babri Masjid demolition and unresolved historical cases.

In a recent viral video, former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan found himself at the center of controversy as he seemingly justified the 1984 anti-Sikh riots by linking them to the assassination of then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her bodyguards.

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the filing of a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court's July decision to acquit six individuals accused in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The case involves charges of attempted murder, looting, and rioting in northwest Delhi.