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The Hindu · Jun 15, 2022

Sansad Watch Ep 38: How does India deal with blasphemy?

After Nupur Sharma’s derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad on a Times Now show sparked an uproar, at home and abroad, the BJP leader was booked by the police in Maharashtra under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code. In the recent past, Republic TV editor Arnab Goswami and standup comedian…

Newslaundry · Jun 14, 2022

Times Now’s Navika Kumar booked for role in Prophet remarks row

Three weeks after a panellist on her primetime news show made derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad, Times Now anchor Navika Kumar has been named in an FIR allegedly for maliciously intending to outrage religious feelings.

Newslaundry · Jun 13, 2022

Protests against Prophet remarks | Home Ministry issues advisory to States as protests continue

Violent protests erupted across the country over controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal.

The Hindu · Jun 11, 2022

Prophet remark row: Internet banned in Howrah, protests throw road, rail traffic out of gear

HOWRAH: Internet services in Howrah were shut down till 6am on Monday as protests against objectionable remarks by BJP leaders on Prophet Muhammad turned violent on Friday with protesters attacking police, resorting to arson and blocking roads and railway tracks.

The Times of India · Jun 11, 2022

How Hindi news TV covered police action in the wake of Prophet remarks row

The Delhi police on Thursday lodged an FIR against at least 30 people, accusing them of spreading hate and hurting religious sentiments on social media. They include All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi and Hindu supremacist priest Yati Narsinghanad.

Newslaundry · Jun 10, 2022

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Prophet comments: Why the diplomatic storm should bother India

In this episode of Worldview, we discuss whether the protests in the Islamic world over comments in India will impact India’s ties with the Gulf region and beyond.

The Hindu · Jun 10, 2022

South Asia protests over prophet remarks by India’s BJP officials

Thousands of Muslims in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan rally over derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad by BJP members.

Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2022

Cineworld pulls 'blasphemous' film following protests outside Bolton cinema

The cinema chain confirmed it will no longer be taking bookings for The Lady of Heaven

Manchester Evening News · Jun 8, 2022

Cineworld pulls film about daughter of Prophet Muhammad after protests

Protestors described the film, portraying three of Islam’s most prominent figures, as ‘blasphemous’

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022