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CPI(M) bid to defend itself against allegations of hurting religious faith

The ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] scrambled to defend itself against a growing chorus of accusations, discomfortingly amplified on social media, that top party leaders broadcast a disdainful view of Hindu beliefs while not daring to question the articles of faith cherished by other religions.

The Hindu

Kashmir leader says the region lacks democracy and asks India to restore its special status

Kashmir’s top pro-India politician says the disputed region lacks democracy four years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party stripped its statehood

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Shaligrams, the sacred fossils that have been worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists for over 2,000 years, are becoming rarer because of climate change

For more than 2,000 years, Hinduism, Buddhism and the shamanic Himalayan religion of Bon have venerated Shaligrams – ancient fossils of ammonites, a class of extinct sea creatures related to modern squids.

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‘How will any Muslim feel safe?’ Spate of attacks increases tensions in India

With elections due next year, there are fears unrest will grow as the ruling BJP faces criticism over its alleged inaction

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Fact check | Misleading social media posts add fuel to the fire in Manipur

As ethnic violence continues to roil Manipur, several posts with false and misleading claims on the ongoing crisis are being shared on social media

The Hindu

Supreme Court: No stay on ASI survey of Gyanvapi Mosque complex

The Supreme Court bench also turned down the Gyanvapi mosque management committee's plea to keep the survey report confidential until the court decides the maintainability of the suit by the Hindu side. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Who were the three Muslim men shot dead inside train by Indian armed guard?

A Railway Protection Force officer shot dead three Muslims and Hindu colleague and hailed PM Modi after the killings.

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Monu Manesar as cattle crusader, Muslims ‘love’ Pakistan: Sudhir Chaudhary’s spiel on Haryana violence

Six people have died in the communal violence in Haryana so far, and our TV news brethren have been all over it. On primetime shows on News18 India, Times Now Navbharat, Republic Bharat and Aaj Tak, anchors grilled Nuh’s Meo Muslims, the police and the administration for the roles they…

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Gyanvapi row | ASI team starts work on scientific survey of mosque complex in U.P.'s Varanasi

ASI begins survey of Gyanvapi premises in Varanasi to determine if 17th-century mosque was built over pre-existing Hindu temple. Representatives of Hindu petitioners present under security. Allahabad High Court upholds district court order, ruling it necessary for justice. Mosque stands next to Kashi Vishwanath temple.

The Hindu

Realtors look for much-needed government support, says CREDAI leader

Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) Srikakulam district president Harika Prasad implored the State government to come to the aid of the crisis-ridden construction industry. Speaking to The Hindu on Thursday, Mr. Prasad, who has 26 years of experience in real estate, said many builders have shelved…

The Hindu

Morning digest | Govt, opposition try to end standoff over Manipur debate; PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in Johannesburg this month, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day.

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Man arrested in Mangaluru for derogatory post on Hindu god

The Cyber Economic and Narcotic Crime (CEN) sleuths arrested Mohammed Salman, 22, of Bikarnakatte, for his alleged derogatory post on a Hindu god.

The Hindu

Sangh Parivar extends support to NSS

Sangh Parivar orgs visit NSS HQ in Perunna; extend support to NSS in its campaign to protect faith of Hindus. Leaders of Sangh Parivar, Kerala Janapaksham & BJP protest booking of case against NSS VP & 1,000 others for taking out procession to oppose Speaker's remarks.

The Hindu

Surendran seeks Chief Minister’s explanation on Shamseer’s remarks

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State president K. Surendran has sought an explanation from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on the alleged disrespectful statement made by Assembly Speaker A.N. Shamseer that denigrated Hindu gods.

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1,000 booked for protesting against Shamseer’s remarks

Police book 1,000 NSS members for protest march against Speaker's alleged "blasphemous" remark on Hindu gods. NSS vows to contest charges in court. Opposition parties criticize LDF govt for targeting NSS workers. CPI(M) defends Speaker's remarks, says he was merely reiterating the founding document's charter to develop scientific temper. RSS…

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Gyanvapi mosque panel moves Supreme Court after Allahabad High Court orders ASI survey

Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee moved SC against Allahabad HC order allowing ASI survey at Gyanvapi mosque. CJI said he'll look at email seeking urgent hearing. Hindu side filed caveat in SC. HC dismissed petition filed by Gyanvapi committee challenging district court order.

The Hindu

Ashwini Malaghan wins Belagavi round of Our State Our Taste

A record number of people thronged the venue of the preliminary round of The Hindu ’s Our State Our Taste cooking contest in Belagavi on Sunday making it a full house event.

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India court allows survey of historic mosque to see if it stands on temple

Right-wing Hindu groups allege Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi was built on top of a Hindu temple during the Mughal rule.

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Indian court allows survey of a 17th-century mosque to see if it was built over a Hindu temple

An Indian court says officials can conduct a scientific survey of a 17th-century mosque in northern India to determine if it was built over Hindu temple

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Muslims in fear in India’s Gurugram after attacks on mosque, businesses

Streets are deserted and tensions high after mobs torch Muslim-owned shops, a mosque and kill its imam in Haryana state.

The Hindu

VHP seeks judicial probe into Soujanya’s murder

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has urged the State government to conduct a judicial inquiry into the rape and murder of 17-year-old Soujanya in Belthangady in 2011.

The Hindu

Right-wing group calls for ban on namaz in open spaces in Gurugram

Amid communal violence, Samagra Hindu Seva Sangh, Haryana seeks ban on namaz in Gurugram. VHP holds panchayat in Manesar, calls for Muslims to "leave as soon as possible". VHP workers demand release of detained members, threaten "dire consequences". Locals in Manesar routinely make open threats to Muslims, causing many to…

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VHP pitches for Yogi-like “bulldozer” action in Haryana

The protests by the Hindu right-wing outfits were held across U.P., including in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Unnao, Agra, Azamgarh, Moradabad, Bareilly, Prayagraj, and Kanpur.

The Hindu

Controversy over Speaker’s comments continues to roil Kerala politics

Controversy over Speaker's anti-Hindu comments continues to unsettle Kerala politics. NSS demands apology, CPI(M) stands firm. BJP & Congress take sides, jury out on outcome. NSS & BJP accuse CPI(M) of berating Hindu faith & exploiting situation for political gain.

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PIL in Allahabad HC seeks sealing of Gyanvapi mosque premises

A group of right-wing activists, along with one of the Hindu petitioners in the Gyanvyapi mosque case, have filed a PIL in the Allahabad HC, seeking a direction to the Uttar Pradesh government to seal the entire mosque premises

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