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Shutdown in Manipur to mark two years of ethnic violence
It was on this day in 2023 that ethnic clashes broke out between the Meteis and Kukis, which left over 260 people killed and 1,500 injured.
Published on May 03, 2025 10:25 AM IST
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Clashes erupt in Assam panchayat polls; ballot box thrown into pond: Police
Three incidents of poll-related violence were reported during the Panchayat polls, and two persons have been arrested so far, police said
Published on May 02, 2025 06:38 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan PurkayasthaBiswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Two years on, women who became tragic symbols of Manipur horror live in shadows
In Manipur, two years after violence killed 260, Kuki families live in fear, haunted by trauma, as protests and high security mark the anniversary.
Published on May 02, 2025 04:55 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, Churachandpur
Complete breakdown of governance in Murshidabad, women in severe trauma: NCW report
Complete breakdown of governance in Murshidabad, women in severe trauma: NCW report
Published on Apr 25, 2025 06:51 PM IST
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Restaging ‘WITHIN’ reminds us we don't learn from history: Kathak doyenne Aditi Mangaldas
Restaging ‘WITHIN’ reminds us we don't learn from history: Kathak doyenne Aditi Mangaldas
Published on Apr 23, 2025 03:35 PM IST
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Bengal STF arrests 2 sons of Ziaul Sheikh, detains 6 other in connection with Murshidabad violence
Bengal STF arrests 2 sons of Ziaul Sheikh, detains 6 other in connection with Murshidabad violence
Published on Apr 21, 2025 09:03 PM IST
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Waqf law row: SC raps petitioner over allegations in PIL for probe into WB violence
Waqf law row: SC raps petitioner over allegations in PIL for probe into WB violence
Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:24 PM IST
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In Murshidabad riots, rerun of an old story
Only the faces of the perpetrators and the victims change, the failure of the State and statements of the leaders are the same
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 08:21 PM IST
NCW team meets Murshidabad riot victims, TMC describes commission as BJP's wing
During the visit, affected women shared their harrowing experiences from the recent communal violence, which claimed three lives.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 08:19 PM IST
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US issues new travel advisory for Bangladesh amid political violence: 'Level 4'
The US has issued a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts due to high risks of violence, crime, and kidnapping.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 12:26 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Bengal Governor meets Murshidabad violence victims, assures ‘proactive action’
Governor CV Anand Bose visited Malda and listened to the grievances of the men, women and children who were displaced by the Murshidabad violence.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 03:03 AM IST
West Bengal Governor to meet riot victims today, visit Murshidabad on Saturday
This comes a day after West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee urged Bose to defer his visit to the riot-hit area by a few days.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 11:25 AM IST
Cal HC reserves order on extending CAPF stay in Murshidabad, state claims situation under control
Cal HC reserves order on extending CAPF stay in Murshidabad, state claims situation under control
Published on Apr 17, 2025 04:38 PM IST
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15 arrested after violence during demolition of unauthorised dargah in Nashik
Officials from the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC), trustees of the Saatpeer Dargah, and police personnel jointly launched the action to remove unauthorised encroachments around 11 pm
Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:24 AM IST
Bengal BJP chief visits Malda, blames Mamata Banerjee for Waqf violence
Majumdar met the displaced families and later visited a special control room established to assist those affected.
Published on Apr 14, 2025 08:46 PM IST
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Bonds fractured as tensions between Mizo, Chin refugees grow
Damno Lian, who fled Matupi in Myanmar in 2022 to the Sihhmui relief camp, said they took refuge in Mizoram because they had no choice
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 04:43 PM IST
Sangzuala Hmar
Bengal Islamic cleric deplores attack on people in name of protest
Bengal Islamic cleric deplores attack on people in name of protest
Published on Apr 13, 2025 07:20 PM IST
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Tell-tale signs of carnage in riot-hit areas of Murshidabad, security forces on vigil
Tell-tale signs of carnage in riot-hit areas of Murshidabad, security forces on vigil
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 06:30 PM IST
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‘400 Hindus forced to flee': BJP leader after Murshidabad violence, slams TMC
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, after the Murshidabad violence, blamed TMC's appeasement politics for rising radicalism and calls for protection for displaced people.
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 11:00 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
'Can't turn blind eye': Calcutta high court on Murshidabad violence
The court noted that apart from Murshidabad, incidents have been reported from Amtala in South 24 Parganas, in North 24 Parganas and at Champdani in Hooghly.
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 07:27 AM IST
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3 killed, 18 cops injured in Murshidabad violence over Waqf Act; 118 held so far
Police said rumour-mongering over the past few days has triggered fresh clashes since Friday
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 04:53 AM IST
Joydeep ThakurSreyasi Pal
BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of inciting Waqf Act violence, Bengal CM responds
The BJP criticised the TMC government for allegedly failing to uphold its constitutional responsibility to ensure the safety of Hindus in the state
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 03:28 PM IST
Outsiders present in teachers' protest rally in Kasba; police used force in self-defence: Top cop
Outsiders present in teachers' protest rally in Kasba; police used force in self-defence: Top cop
Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:28 PM IST
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22 arrested in connection with violence over Waqf Act in Murshidabad, security tightened
22 arrested in connection with violence over Waqf Act in Murshidabad, security tightened
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 09:34 PM IST
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Haryana Police's action against songs promoting gun culture fair: Official
Haryana Police's action against songs promoting gun culture fair: Official
Published on Apr 01, 2025 05:11 PM IST
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Kids are using emojis to secretly discuss drugs and incels, warns expert
Amit Kalley, founder of For Working Parents, alerts parents about the hidden meanings behind commonly used emojis, which can signal drug use.
Published on Mar 30, 2025 07:02 PM IST
Simran Singh
SIT hands over notice to SP MP in connection with Sambhal violence
Have received the notice...as a responsible citizen of India, I will fully cooperate with the police inquiry, says Zia-ur-Rehman Barq
Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:48 PM IST
Deepak Lavania
6 days after violence, curfew completely lifted from Nagpur
6 days after violence, curfew completely lifted from Nagpur
Published on Mar 23, 2025 03:46 PM IST
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Nagpur violence: Devendra Fadnavis gives ‘bulldozer’ action warning to rioters
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said that any failure to pay the cost would result in the seizure of assets.
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 04:55 PM IST
Nagpur violence: 14 more held, 105 arrested in total over clashes
Large-scale stone pelting and arson were reported in several parts of Nagpur on March 17
Published on Mar 22, 2025 08:52 AM IST
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