Violent Clash Erupts During Kali Idol Immersion in Cuttack, Odisha

1 week, 5 days ago

Varanasi priest slits own throat, dies after 24-hour ritual for Goddess Kali

A 40-year-old priest in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, died by suicide on Tuesday after reportedly becoming frustrated when he did not receive a vision of Goddess Kali despite 24 hours of continuous worship. Amit Sharma, a resident of the city’s Gaay Ghat area, invoked the deity before slitting his throat with a cutter in the courtyard of his rented home. Moments …

Sharma Goddess Kali

1 week, 6 days ago

Police in Kenya hurl tear gas at protesters angry about gender-based violence

Associated Press

NAIROBI, Kenya — Police in Kenya’s capital hurled tear gas canisters Tuesday at hundreds of protesters angry about gender-based violence and femicide, or the killing of women, and arrested an unknown number of people. Protesters chanting “Stop femicide” were dispersed by police in a public park in Nairobi where they had gathered and later engaged in running battles along the …

Women Kenya Protesters Tear Gas Femicide

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Man attacked for questioning noisy birthday celebration by youth

The Hindu

A noisy birthday celebration by a few youth at a public place at Avaniyapuram here on Wednesday resulted in an attack on a youth. Raghu, 22, and a few others were celebrating the birthday of Sheik near his house on Pallivasal Street at around 11 p.m. on Wednesday. As Senthamizh raised an alarm, local people rushed to his help and …

Sheik Noisy Birthday Senthamizh Soundararaj

Beldanga Communal Violence | Allegations Of Damage To Religious Idols Not Proven, Situation Under Control: Calcutta HC Records BSF, DM's Report

Live Law

On the issue of instances of communal violence in Beldanga, Murshidabad, the Calcutta High Court had called for a joint report of the BSF and DIG on the ground situation in the area, after a plea had flagged ongoing communal tensions and violence. A division bench of Justices Harish Tandon and Hiranmay Bhattacharya upon perusing the report noted that the …

Court State Report Area Bsf Communal Violence Murshidabad

3 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court Directs DM, DIG Of BSF To Visit Beldanga Over Instances Of Communal Violence

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court has directed the District Magistrate and DIG of the BSF at Murshidabad to visit the Beldanga area over instances of communal clashes which have broken out between members of two religious communities since the celebrations of 'Kartik Puja' in November. We, therefore, direct the District Magistrate of Murshidabad and the Deputy Inspector General of Border Security …

Violence Dig Bsf Murshidabad

3 weeks ago

Fact Check: Bengal village ritual FALSELY shared as Hindu temples' vandalism in Bangladesh

India Today

Amid the coup in Bangladesh that led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, there were many allegations of persecution of Hindus in the country. This video is from a Kali Pooja that takes place every 12 years in the Sultanpur Kali temple in West Bengal’s Purba Bardhman district. A subsequent keyword search led us to a Facebook post from November …

Fact Check Video Bangladesh West Bengal Hindu Devotees Viral

Elaborate arrangements made for ‘Margasira Masotsavam’ beginning December 2, Kanaka Mahalakshmi temple Executive Officer informs Visakhapatnam District Collector

The Hindu

Executive Officer of the Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Devasthanam Shobha Rani on Saturday informed District Collector Harendhira Prasad that over 600 police personnel, 80 Devasthanam staff and around 300 volunteers will be on duty during ‘Margasira Masotsavam’ scheduled to be held between December 2 and 30, at Burujupeta in the One Town area here. Briefing about the arrangements being made in …

Devasthanam

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Ludhiana: Foreign students booked for ‘ruckus’ in Katani Kalan

Hindustan Times

A few foreign students reportedly created a ruckus in Katani Kalan village amid preparations for a bhog ceremony late Monday night following which the police registered an FIR on the complaint of villagers. According to eyewitness, the students created a ruckus on their terrace late Monday night, spilling alcohol that landed on women and utensils being used for the ceremony …

Students Kalan

4 weeks ago

Using power to create Hindu-Muslim rift not in state or country's interest: Rahul on Sambhal clashes

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: A day after violence rocked Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the BJP's use of power to create a rift between Hindus and Muslims was neither in the interest of the state nor the country. Three people were killed and scores of others, including security and administration personnel, injured …

Gandhi Hindu Bjp Sambhal

4 weeks, 1 day ago

UP Police uses tear gas on crowd throwing stones during Sambhal mosque survey, 10 detained

New Indian Express

SAMBHAL: Police used tear gas and "minor force" in the face of stone pelting by locals here on Sunday as tension escalated during a second survey of the Mughal-era mosque, claimed to be originally the site of an ancient Hindu temple. Tension has been brewing in Sambhal over the past few days after the Jama Masjid was surveyed last Tuesday …

Tear Gas Sambhal

1 month ago

Shocking attack in Odisha: Man forces human faeces into tribal woman’s mouth over crop dispute in Bolangir

Live Mint

Odisha News: A disturbing incident has come to light in Odisha's Bolangir district, where a 20-year-old woman from an indigenous community was reportedly assaulted and subjected to a vile act involving human faeces. Incident Details: Assault on Odisha Woman The victim, a young woman, was working on her agricultural land when a non-indigenous community man, operating a tractor, allegedly caused …

Odisha Action Assault Act Man Forces Human Faeces Bolangir

1 month, 1 week ago

Chaos in Assam hospital over handing over bodies of 10 Manipur encounter victims

Hindustan Times

Chaos sparked at the premises of the Silchar Medical College and Hospital in Assam on Saturday morning over the handing over the bodies of residents of Jiribam district in Manipur who were killed in an encounter with Central Reserve Police Force on November 11. However, nearly 400 locals from Jiribam and Assam were camping at SMCH since November 12, prevented …

Assam Officials Manipur Bodies Protesters Itlf Jiribam

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Police Shoot at Miscreant During Kali Puja Procession, Leaving One Injured

India Today

A police officer sustained injuries after being shot by a suspect during the Kali Puja procession in Kolkata. The clash broke out between two groups following a dispute over bike parking, and it had nothing to do with the procession. The police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. The injured officer was immediately taken to a …

Law Crime Kolkata

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hallowali

Times of India

Bachi Karkaria's Erratica and its cheeky sign-off character, Alec Smart, have had a growing league of followers since 1994 when the column began in the Metropolis on Saturday. ‘The East is Red’-tongued: Kali puja has to be on Kartik Amavasya, which too has fallen on this day. North Calcutta’s scary Kali puja pandals were a planet, not just a few …

Diwali Halloween Durga Lakshmi Kali

2 months ago

RSS Workers Attacked During Sharad Purnima Celebrations in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Op India

A violent incident occurred during a Sharad Purnima celebration organized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Jaipur, Rajasthan. A group of RSS workers gathered to mark the occasion with traditional “kheer” distribution when they were attacked by armed individuals wielding knives. The attack left 10 RSS workers injured, some critically. The attackers were led by one Naseeb Chaudhary, who …

Law Crime Religion Jaipur

2 months ago

Hindu-Muslim Clash Erupts in Uttar Pradesh, Two Youths Injured in Durga Visarjan Procession

Op India

Two youths were stabbed in a Durga Visarjan procession in Uttar Pradesh. An argument broke out near Majhauli Main Chowk following which one of the individuals belonging to the specific community attacked two youths from the procession. The police reached the spot after receiving information about the incident and calmed the situation. After this, the procession continued and the idol …

Salempur

2 months, 1 week ago

70 injured in stampede Devaragattu Banni fest in Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express

KURNOOL: At least 70 people were injured during a stampede at the traditional Banni stick fight held at Devaragattu hills near the Sri Malamalleswara Swamy temple in Holagunda mandal of Kurnool district, on Saturday night. The Banni festival, also known as Karrala Samaram, is a centuries-old tradition celebrated with a stick fight. This year’s event, held near Neraniki village, attracted …

Devaragattu Banni

2 months, 1 week ago

Hindu festival in Bangladesh under tight security following attacks

LA Times

Schoolteacher Supriya Sarker is glad to celebrate Bangladesh’s largest Hindu festival of Durga Puja but says the festivities would be more jubilant without the fear and violence that overshadow this year’s event. This is our country, we want to live here peacefully with our Muslim brothers and sisters and others without discrimination or intimidation.” Her concern comes as the country’s …

Festival Security Puja Bangladesh Hindu Festival Hindu Hindus

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Peace Efforts Underway in North Tripura as Communities Resolve Dispute

Hindustan Times

Peace meetings were held in different parts of the district to address the aftermath of a clash between two communities in Kadamtala, North Tripura. The situation is improving, with cases being lodged and eight people arrested. The government has provided immediate relief funds to the violence-affected families to help them overcome the crisis.

Law Crime

3 months ago

Karnataka: 3 Injured In Knife Attack Following Clash During Ganesh Immersion Procession

ABP News

After a dispute during a Ganesh immersion procession, a stabbing spree left three youths injured in Belagavi, Karnataka on Tuesday. According to Belagavi Police Commissioner E Martin, the incident took place near the Civil Hospital, not during the procession itself. However, after the procession ended, one of the individuals involved returned with friends and assaulted the three victims, attacking them …

Procession Victims Attack

3 months ago

Ecostani | Discord during festivities and over hyper-local issues, an emerging communal module

Hindustan Times

In the capital Shimla, protests broke out over a mosque in the Sanjauli area of the city while in Mandi, the ongoing controversy is about an illegally built wall of a mosque, built on government land. In Congress-ruled Karnataka’s Nagamangla in Mandya district, Hindu groups alleged that stones were pelted at a Ganesh procession while it was passing by a …

India Violence Hindu Muslims State Hindus Bjp

3 months ago

Ganesh idol immersion processions begin as devotees bid farewell to their favourite deity

The Hindu

Processions for the immersion of Lord Ganesh idols began in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday morning amid tight security and fanfare as the 10-day festival drew to a close. In Mumbai’s Lalbaug area, famous for celebrating the festival with grandeur, the procession of the idol of Tejukaya mandal started amid the chants of “Ganapati bappa morya, pudhchya …

Mumbai Bmc Ganesh Idols Immersion Idol Girgaon

3 months, 1 week ago

Famed idol sculptors of Kolkata’s Kumartuli face mounting losses amid dampened Puja spirits and ongoing protests

The Hindu

In Kumartuli, north Kolkata’s famed idol sculpting colony, action and adrenaline are high as workers amp up work to complete their final orders for Durga Puja. Kakoli Pal, one of the few female idol sculptors in the colony, notes that the sales at Kumartuli have taken a hit as month-long agitations grip people across the State following the doctor’s heinous …

Puja State Month Durga Puja Durga Idol Kumartuli

3 months, 1 week ago

Action will be taken as per law in Nagamangala incident: Karnataka Home Minister

The Hindu

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Saturday that action would be taken as per law against those found guilty in the Nagamangala incident. Mr. Parameshwara also said the state government would consider the BJP’s fact-finding committee report on Nagamangala if it revealed any new information. On Thursday, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi alleged that the attack on the Lord Ganesha …

Karnataka Incident This Incident Nagamangala Parameshwara Nagamangala Incident

3 months, 1 week ago

Strict action against attempts to disturb peace: Hyderabad police commissioner

The Hindu

Hyderabad police commissioner C.V. Anand has cleared the air over uncertainty regarding immersion of Ganesh idols from Tank Bund by categorically stating that it will not be allowed. Speaking during a media conference called for by the Minister in charge of the city Ponnam Prabhakar, Mr. Anand said the Tank Bund remains closed for immersion as per the High Court’s …

Prabhakar Commissioner Hyderabad

3 months, 1 week ago

About 40 people trying to stage protest in Bengaluru against Nagamangala violence detained

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru, About 40 people were detained on Friday as they tried to stage a protest in front of Town Hall here against the violence during a Ganesh idol immersion procession at Nagamangala town in Mandya district, police said. Some of them carried Ganesh idols demanding action against those who indulged in stone-pelting and went on a rampage targeting shops and …

Nagamangala

3 months, 1 week ago

Ganesh Idol Procession turns violent in Mandya, situation under control

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Nagamangala town of Mandya district on Wednesday night turned violent after two different religious groups engaged in stone pelting at each other near a mosque leading to tense situation on Nagamangala-Mysuru road. As many as 54 persons engaged in stone pelting in Nagamangala town have been arrested by the police and as a …

Town Stone Situation Procession Nagamangala Mandya Nagamangala Town

3 months, 1 week ago

CM Siddaramaiah warns of ‘ruthless action’ as communal tensions over Ganapati procession grips Mandya

Hindustan Times

Reacting to communal tensions that gripped Nagamangala town in Karnataka's Mandya district, chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday warned of “ruthless action” against miscreants trying to divide people on the basis of caste or religion. Siddaramaiah said the government views the acts of vandalism “very seriously” and added that the Congress government's first priority is to “maintain peace and order in …

Karnataka Incident Siddaramaiah Communal Tension Mandya

3 months, 1 week ago

Communal tension in Karnataka's Mandya after stone pelting on Ganpati procession

Hindustan Times

Communal tensions gripped Nagamangala town in Karnataka's Mandya district on Wednesday after clashes erupted between two groups during the Ganpati procession, news agency PTI reported. The incident reportedly took place when devotees from Badarikoppalu were carrying Ganesh idols for immersion. "I strongly condemn the incident that took place during the Ganesha immersion procession in Nagamangala, Mandya district. It is a …

Karnataka Procession Ganesha Nagamangala Mandya

3 months, 1 week ago

Two injured in communal clash in Gujarat's Bharuch; 17 detained: Police

Hindustan Times

Days after stones were pelted at a Ganesh pandal in Gujarat's Surat, the state's Bharuch city also witnessed a violent clash between members of two religious communities, police said. On Sunday night, a clash had broken out between two groups after stones were pelted at a Ganesh pandal in the Sayedpura area of Surat Sept 8, 2024. Two persons were …

Gujarat Fir Pti Surat Communal Clash

3 months, 1 week ago

Another stone pelting incident at 'Ganesh Pandal' in Gujarat, 7 arrested in Kotda Jadodar

India TV News

A disturbing incident of stone pelting occurred in Kotda Jadodar, Kutch district of Gujarat, escalating tensions in the region following a similar event in Surat. In response to the Kotda Jadodar incident, the Nakhatrana police have filed a complaint against seven individuals linked to the violence. Currently, the situation in Kotda Jadodar remains calm, after several police teams deployed in …

Gujarat Incident Kutch Stone Pelting Kotda Jadodar Ganesh Pandal

3 months, 2 weeks ago

MP News: Stone-Pelting Disrupts Ganesh Chaturthi Procession, Violence Erupts in Ratlam | ABP News

ABP News

In Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, an incident of stone-pelting occurred on Saturday night during a Ganesh Chaturthi procession. Following this, a large crowd gathered at the Dobatty police station, resulting in intense slogan-shouting and demands for action against the perpetrator from Hindu organizations present at the station. In the Mochipura area, where the Ganesh Chaturthi procession was taking place, the conflict …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rains fail to dampen Ganesh festival spirit in Guntur

New Indian Express

GUNTUR: The spirit if the people remains undeterred as they prepare to celebrate Vinayaka Chavithi on Friday despite incessant rains and floods in Guntur city. “The situation in some neighbouring areas is still severe, so celebrating lavishly doesn’t feel right,” said K Raghunath, a Ganesh pandal organiser in Guntur. “Many are choosing medium and simple Ganesh idols, and we did …

Ganesh Guntur Celebrate Vinayaka

3 months, 2 weeks ago

In Telangana’s Gollagudem Village, Clash Over Evil Eye Ritual Leads To Physical Violence

News 18

In today’s modern world, superstitions still hold significant influence, as shown by a recent event in Gollagudem village, within the Tekmal Panchayat of Medak district. In Gollagudem village, a woman conducted a ritual to ward off evil eye and threw the ritual items onto a village road. Life took a turn when Ramulu suddenly fell ill. His condition worsened over …

Village Evil Eye Gollagudem Village Ramulu Venkatalakshmi Gangamma Ritual

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Communal tension in West Tripura as houses burnt and looted, troops deployed

The Hindu

The Central Reserve Police Force and Tripura State Rifles platoons were deployed after violence broke out in two localities in Jirania subdivision of West Tripura due to an alleged defacement of an idol of goddess Kali. West Tripura district magistrate Vishal Kumar said the police were working to identify the culprits and the situation was under control due to the …

State Jirania West Tripura

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Badlapur assault case: No Maharashtra bandh today; opposition leaders stage street protests

New Indian Express

In the midst of a steady drizzle on Saturday, leaders and supporters from the Maha Vikas Aghadi, which includes the Nationalist Congress Party, Shiv Sena, and Congress, took to the streets across Maharashtra to express their outrage over the tragic incident in Badlapur. The alleged sexual assault of two minor girls has stirred a deep sense of alarm and a …

Maharashtra

4 months ago

Tension in Maharashtra amid stir over anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh

The Hindu

Tension gripped Jalgaon and Nashik cities in north Maharashtra on Friday after two groups clashed and stones were pelted during protests organised by a Hindu outfit to condemn atrocities on members of the minority community in Bangladesh, leaving half a dozen policemen injured while controlling the situation, officials said. In Nashik, around 200 km from Mumbai, the two groups clashed …

Bangladesh Protest Two Groups Nashik Jalgaon Hindu Samaj

4 months ago

Stone pelting, clashes in Nashik during protest over attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus

India Today

Tensions prevailed across two cities in Maharashtra on Friday as protests against the atrocities committed against Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh took a violent turn. Speaking with news agency PTI, Nashik police commissioner Sandeep Karnik stated, "Six tear gas shells and one rubber bullet were fired to disperse the crowd. The unrest began in the afternoon when members of the …

Bangladesh Protest Hindu Pti Stone Nashik Samaj Took

4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra news: Stone pelting, unrest in Nashik during Bangladesh protest march over alleged attack on Hindus

Live Mint

Maharashtra news: Nashik's Bhadrakali area witnessed heightened tensions during a Bangladesh protest march on Thursday over an alleged attack on Hindus. The Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance, a non-political Hindu religious organisation, has claimed that the minority community has faced attacks and threats at 278 locations in 48 districts since August 5. Meanwhile in Delhi, the RSS-linked Nari Shakti Forum …

Hindu Hindus Stone Nashik Stone Pelting Bangladesh Protest Violence Escalated

4 months, 3 weeks ago

14 injured in clash between two Kanwar groups in Sector 12

Hindustan Times

Gurugram 14 people were injured in a clash between two groups of Kanwariyas in Sector 12 on Friday morning, over an incident of road rage that took place on July 27 when both groups were leaving for Haridwar, police said. At least 14 people were injured in a clash between two groups of Kanwariyas in Sector 12 on Friday morning, …

Road Rage Clash Kumar Friday Morning Haridwar Sector 12 Prem Nagar

5 months ago

Processions spark stone-pelting incidents in Dhanbad, Jharia; over dozens injured

Hindustan Times

More than a dozen people, including a few policemen, received minor injuries during a stone-pelting incident that took place between two sides over Muharram procession in the Panderpala locality of the Wasseypur area of Dhanbad late on Wednesday, officials said. Processions spark stone-pelting incidents in Dhanbad, Jharia; over dozens injured In another incident, two groups of procession participants clashed with …

Incident Area Both Sides Sides Dhanbad Procession Stone Pelting

5 months ago

Bihar: Several injured in violent clashes between two Tazia procession organisers in Sitamarhi | VIDEO

India TV News

A violent clash broke out between two groups carrying out Tazia processions on Wednesday in Bihar's Sitamarhi causing injuries to several people. Sitamarhi City DSP Ramakrishna's said that the people of the two processions argued with each other, due to which a violent clash started. According to a statement issued by Araria Police, the accident occurred when the Muharram procession …

Bihar Clashes Violent Sitamarhi Procession 14 People Violent Clashes

5 months, 2 weeks ago

3 villagers in Odisha killed over witchcraft suspicion, 6 arrested: Police

Hindustan Times

The police in coastal Odisha district of Balasore have arrested six people after three tribal villagers, including two women, were killed over witchcraft allegations earlier this week, officials said. Police said that the accused, after killing the three villagers, tried to dispose off the bodies on a forested hilltop five kilometres away from their village. The bodies of the victims, …

Odisha Witchcraft Singh His Wife Village Villagers Dampa

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Hindu youth assaulted by 6 Muslims for dancing to Ram Mandir song at a friend's wedding

Op India

In Karnataka’s Kalaburgi, a Hindu youth was brutally assaulted by several Muslim youths for dancing to the Ram Mandir song in the wedding procession of his friend. The incident unfolded in Itga village under Gulbarga University Police Station precinct on Monday, when the victim danced in a friend’s wedding procession after playing the Ram Mandir song “Agar Chhua To Mandir …

Karnataka Muslim Hindu Youth Ram Mandir Song

5 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years

Hindustan Times

More than 100 people were killed in a stampede Tuesday in northern India following a Hindu religious gathering, making it one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years. Crowd surge along Godavari River kills at least 27 Tens of thousands of pilgrims taking part in a Hindu religious bathing festival surged forward and triggered a massive stampede on a …

India Religious Crowd Hindu Injured Temple Killed

6 months ago

Prohibitory orders imposed in Balasore, Odisha after communal clash

New Indian Express

BALASORE: Prohibitory orders were clamped in Balasore Sadar police limits after two communities had a face-off which led to stone pelting and detention of traffic for several hours on Monday. The incident took place in Patra Pada within Balasore Sadar police limits over alleged animal slaughter. On being informed, a team from Sadar police station rushed to the spot to …

Balasore Sadar Clash Balasore

6 months ago

Curfew in Odisha's Balasore after clash between groups

India Today

Curfew was imposed in Odisha's Balasore after a clash between two groups over the blood of animal sacrifice on road during Bakrid on Monday. #WATCH | Odisha: Balasore district administration imposes Section 144 of CrPC following a clash between two groups on June 17. pic.twitter.com/1ihVmC7O6U — ANI June 18, 2024 Another group allegedly threw stones at the protesters, leading to …

Odisha Balasore

7 months, 1 week ago

Preserving sacred silence: Curbing 'influencer' menace at Kedarnath and other sensitive sites

Op India

Hindu sacred places like Kedarnath are known for their desolate location and divine silence. केदारनाथ धाम में REEL के लिए चल रही 'नौटंकी' पर आज वहां के कुछ जागरुक लोगों ने रोक लगाने का काम किया। pic.twitter.com/dYhAxekmQH — Sachin Gupta May 14, 2024 The group comprising 44 boys and 18 girls were playing Dhol Tasha outside Kedarnath temple when one …

Social Media Viral Temple Seen Making Reel Kedarnath

7 months, 1 week ago

Communal tension in Ahmedabad after mob attacks shrine

New Indian Express

AHMEDABAD: Communal tensions flared on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on Thursday morning, leading to the detention of thirty-five individuals. The situation escalated when Muslim trustees and worshippers confronted the attackers, resulting in a violent clash marked by stone-pelting that injured four individuals. Superintendent of Police Omprakash Jat from Ahmedabad reported, “On Tuesday night, a group vandalised the tombs at Pirana …

Muslim Individuals

Violent Clash Erupts During Kali Idol Immersion in Cuttack, Odisha

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