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The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

Assam Rifles unit replaced at checkpoint along Churachandpur-Bishnupur boundary

Manipur government orders Assam Rifles to replace Central forces at Churachandpur-Bishnupur boundary, an area of frequent clashes between Kuki and Meitei communities. After violence on Aug 5, BJP MLA questioned role of Central forces. Stand-off at Tengnoupal continues as 300-400 Kuki-Zo women continue sit-in blockade.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Reframing that "Oppenheimer" sex scene

The earliest Hindus saw sex as a soul of their religion and culture, and Christopher Nolan pays tribute in his way

Salon · Aug 7, 2023

He saved three men from the mob in Nuh. Six days later, a bulldozer came visiting

Ravinder Phogat and two friends were saved from communal clashes in Nuh by local resident Anish, who offered shelter, food, and comfort. Six days later, bulldozers demolished Anish's house, despite Phogat's attempts to prove his innocence. Anish was never served notice prior to the demolition. Phogat used his police and…

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Agra Court stays BJP MP Ram Shankar Katheria conviction

An Agra court stayed the conviction of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ram Shankar Katheria in a 2011 assault case

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

BJP flays Opposition, news outlet over ‘foreign links’

BJP leaders cited a report in The New York Times to accuse the Opposition of being hand in glove with a foreign government and a media outlet, NewsClick,

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

BJP Mahila Morcha members stage protest in Kalaburagi

BJP Mahila Morcha protests against Udupi video, Aland rape, Savalagi abduction; demands NIA probe, stringent action, compensation for victim's family.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

BJP asks govt. to release White Paper on funds given to local bodies

BJP demands White Paper on funds to local bodies in Srikakulam; to launch agitation from Aug 10 due to lack of funds. ₹8,000 cr owed to panchayats. BJP leaders to lead agitation.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Ajit Pawar says he joined the ruling government as ‘development works do not get done by sitting in Opposition’

NCP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he left the Opposition MVA to join the ruling ‘Mahayuti’ of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena-BJP coalition as he saw no alternative to PM Modi’s leadership

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

BJP accuses Congress govt. of stalling pro-farmer programmes launched during previous regime

BJP protests in Dharwad against Cong-led govt for stalling pro-farmer programmes & indulging in vengeance politics. Attempt to torch tyres & photos of Cong leaders led to verbal clash with police. BJP accused Cong of being anti-farmer & withholding Kisan Samman scheme. MLA Mahesh Tenginkai demanded relief package for drought-hit…

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023