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Controversial “Bhagwa Love Trap” Online Trend Sparks Real Harm In India

You've heard of "honey traps", but did you know there's something called a "Bhagwa Love Trap" that has sparked violence in India?

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BJP’s Hindutva push in Telangana: Bhagyalakshmi temple, promise to rename Hyderabad

The BJP in Telangana has time and again promised to rename capital Hyderabad to Bhagyanagar – on the basis of the party’s narrative surrounding the city’s Bhagyalakshmi Temple.

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Pro-Palestine protests in India: The sentiment exists. Authorities just don’t want you to see it

If you were watching yesterday’s India-Australia World Cup final match on television, you would not have seen an Australian man invade the field. He wore a t-shirt with two pro-Palestine messages on it: “stop bombing Palestine” and “free Palestine”.

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Criticism of Zionism is not anti-Semitism, says art critic Ranjit Hoskote

Ranjit Hoskote resigns from Documenta 16 selection committee after being accused of anti-Semitism for supporting a 2019 BDS India letter. He argued that criticism of Zionism does not equate to anti-Semitism and that Documenta's "toxic atmosphere" does not allow for a nuanced discussion of the issues. He cited intellectuals who…

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How I'll celebrate Diwali as a feminist

A revised epic behind Diwali lauds the perfect subservient Indian woman, perpetuated by a society of extremist men

Salon

BJP works on collective decision; will discharge the responsibilities given to me by the party: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

BJP in MP election: no CM face, but Shivraj Singh Chouhan ready to take on any duty assigned by party. He calls BJP most disciplined, with everyone following orders of high command.

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Meeting expresses solidarity with Palestinian people

Solidarity Youth Movement held a meeting in Palakkad to express support for Palestine. Speakers raised slogans against "bulldozer Hindutva and apartheid Zionism". C.T. Suhaib, State president, said attempts were being made to resist divisive policies of those in power. Mohammad Makram Balawi, director general of League of Parliamentarians for Al…

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Shifting politics make India a hotbed for Israel-Hamas war misinformation

Social media accounts spread pro-Israel content as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks closer ties with Israel.

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Kamal Nath counters Hindutva plank of BJP, vows revival of Sita temple in Sri Lanka

Congress to revive Sita Mata temple in Sri Lanka, enhance security of Mahakaleshwar & Omkareshwar temples, increase honorarium of Hindu priests, provide insurance cover, develop Shri Ram Van Gaman Path, declare Janapav a holy pilgrimage site, establish Ravidas & Sant Kabir Peeths, launch scheme to help Hindu community for last…

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Kharge asks Hindutva proponents why they don’t accept Buddhist thought when they believe Buddha is the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu

Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha and president of All India Congress Committee, questioned right-wing Hindutva proponents as to why they didn’t accept the thoughts of Buddha when they said that Buddha was the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

The Hindu

The politics of a caste census, its impact on secularism

Why Hindutva seems reluctant to have a caste census is because it believes it might open a Pandora’s box of claims and counter-claims relating to positions and power

The Hindu

Shivamogga MLA criticises State govt. for allowing Mahisha Dasara

MLA Channabasappa criticizes State govt. for allowing Mahisha Dasara in Mysuru, calls it anti-Hindu. He questions why devotees were stopped from visiting Chamundi Hills. He also criticizes govt. for stopping Hindutva leaders from visiting Hindu families affected by violence, but allowing K.S. Bhagavan to make objectionable speeches.

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Large number of young men, women take part in Durga Mata Daud being held as part of Navaratri in Belagavi

Young men/women join Durga Mata Daud in Belagavi for Navaratri. Runners wear saffron shawls, shout slogans. Police provide security. Shiv Pratishtan Hindutva group organises 10-day run to rekindle spirit of Hindutva in minds of youth, celebrate women warriors. Runs held in diff. areas till Oct. 24.

The Hindu

For more Dalit-Adivasi presence in INDIA

BJP faces tough fight in 2024 elections due to INDIA alliance. Alliance lacks major Dalit parties, raising doubts about social justice agenda. VCK from TN is only Dalit party in alliance. Dalits & Adivasis form 25% of India's population & have been historically deprived. BSP, JMM, VBA & VCK have…

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CM Shinde attends Navratri chariot procession in Thane; hails PM Modi, slams Uddhav for betraying Hindutva

He said the opposition criticises Mr. Modi just to remain in the limelight and be noticed.

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‘RSS is destroying universities to deprive Dalits and backward communities of higher education’

R.K. Hudgi, a progressive scholar and social activist, attacked Hindutva outfits for their efforts to deny higher education to Dalits, backward communities and minorities. He was joined by Meenakshi Bali, a scholar and activist, in condemning the CUK Vice-Chancellor and faculty members for what they said attempts to communalise the…

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Violence in Manipur has been caused by the expansion of Hindutva to north-eastern India, says social activist

Shivasundar terms violence on Kukis by Meiteis in Manipur as State-sponsored terrorism. He says police presence during parading of three Kuki women naked shows death of humanity. Meiteis converted to Hinduism in 18th century & are now fighting Kukis due to Hindutva ideology. Manipur violence has active support of ruling…

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National unity, a three-dimensional view

India’s national unity can be viewed as a three-dimensional construct —of castes, religions and regions. BJP has turned it into a unidimensional pursuit of Hindu consolidation in the heartland

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How a landmark caste census in India threatens Modi’s grip on power

The findings may upend the country’s politics, as marginalised groups demand better government job opportunities.

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BJP’s new lows and a tradition of communal lexicon

BJP MP from South Delhi Ramesh Bhiduri let loose a barrage of abuse on BSP’s Kunwar Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha last week. In a letter to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla, Ali said Bhiduri had hurled the “most foul, abusive invectives” at him. Among the flurry of epithets…

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Delimitation debate: gender vs regional, caste identities

Shift of political power from south to north, east & women, diminishing say of States, population growth faster in BJP strongholds, pan-India identities of religion, class & gender, women's reservation unites parties, OBCs resist, BJP subsumes caste identity in Hindutva, gender complicates politics of caste & region, BJP seeks further…

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Ganesh idol installed at Idgah Maidan in Hubballi amid heavy security

Amidst heightened security, public celebrations of Ganesh festival at Hubballi's Idgah Maidan began Tues. with BJP & Hindutva outfits taking out a procession & installing Lord Ganesh's idol. HDMC relaxed some conditions on insistence of Rani Chennamma Maidan Gajanan Utsav Mahamandali. MLAs, BJP leaders, Mahamandali & Hindutva outfits took out…

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Karnataka: Accused in multi-crore cheating case rushed to hospital after developing seizures

Chaitra Kundapura, Hindutva activist accused in the multi-crore cheating case over promising BJP ticket to a hospitality entrepreneur, and who is in the custody of Central Crime Branch (CCB), was rushed to Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru on Friday morning after she reportedly developed seizures while in custody.

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Congress high command last word for me: Chennithala

Ramesh Chennithala expresses loyalty to Gandhi-Nehru family, says he never hankered after any position. He cites his 'tireless work' as humble worker in past two years. He believes INDIA alliance can win next Parliament election. He flays CM Pinarayi Vijayan for long-drawn silence on allegations against family. He demands investigation…

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Hindutva activist Chaitra Kundapura arrested for allegedly cheating Bengaluru businessman gets 10-day police custody

She, along with seven others, had allegedly taken ₹5 crore from BJP ticket aspirant Govinda Babu Poojary, a native of Byndoor in Udupi district who runs Cheftalk Nutri Foods Private Limited, among other hospitality and catering businesses in Bengaluru.

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