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Now, Kolkata police summons suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma

Ms. Nupur Sharma’s controversial statements made against Prophet Muhammed have polarised people within the country both in favour and against her

The Hindu

Uneasy calm as West Bengal limps to normalcy; 200 arrested, 42 FIRs registered

Almost all the shops have downed their shutters. Several shops in the market have been set on fire.

The Hindu

Nupur's remarks meant to divert attention from killings of Pandits: Mehbooba

‘Govt. got an alibi to shoot at Muslims’

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Violent BJP rhetoric and bulldozing of homes show Indian Muslim dilemma

Anger over the ruling party’s belligerence simmers, but community leaders know the far right itches for confrontation

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China wades into Nupur Sharma row, hopes incident ‘can be properly managed’

Many Islamic countries, including the OIC have remained largely silent on the Uighur issue

The Hindu

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.

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India activist Afreen Fatima says her house bulldozed ‘illegally’

Activist’s house demolished as police arrest her father for being alleged ‘mastermind’ of protests over Prophet remarks.

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Prophet Row: Kolkata Police summons suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma

Nupur Sharma has been asked to appear at Narkeldanga Police Station on June 20 to record her statement, an official said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Prophet remarks: Nupur Sharma seeks time to appear before Bhiwandi police

A complaint was lodged by a representative of the Raza Academy on May 30.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Over 400 arrested in various States for violent protests against Prophet remarks, Rahul Gandhi to appear before ED in National Herald case today, and more

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The Hindu

Gautam Gambhir targets 'secular liberals' for silence on threats to Nupur Sharma

Nupur Sharma’s comments against Prophet Mohammed brought condemnation from many Islamic countries, forcing the BJP to suspend it’s national spokesperson

The Hindu

Ahmedabad man held for his social media posts

AHMEDABAD: A 36-year-old man from the Rakhial area of the city was booked by the Cybercrime police on Saturday for his allegedly inciting post in a bid to protest the remarks of the former BJP spokesperson, Nupur Sharma.

The Times of India

Why Muslim countries are quick at condemning defamation – but often ignore rights violations against Muslim minorities

The Indian government finds itself in a diplomatic crisis following offensive remarks by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson, Nupur Sharma, on national television about the Prophet Muhammad and his wife, Aisha. The BJP has suspended Sharma from the position, but that has not been enough to quell the…

The Conversation

False equivalence: On Prophet remarks and Delhi Police FIRs

Omnibus prosecution of offensive remarks will make the original offence difficult to prosecute

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PM Modi must break his silence, says Digvijaya

PM responsible for global backlash, says senior Congress leader.

The Hindu

Prophet remarks | Protests on, more people arrested

Mob attacks train in West Bengal; house of activist Javed Mohammad razed in Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu

Protests after Prophet remarks row | Updates

Here are the latest developments on the protests against Prophet remarks

Reuters

Indian officials step up arrests, demolish houses to stop unrest over anti-Islam remarks

Authorities in India's Uttar Pradesh state have demolished the homes of several people accused of involvement in riots last week triggered by derogatory remarks made by ruling party figures about Islam's Prophet Mohammad, officials said on Sunday.

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Prophet row | Uneasy calm prevails in violence-hit Howrah

More than 100 people have been arrested in the two districts for their alleged involvement in the violent incidents

The Times of India

Need to stop misuse of freedom of speech, says Community leaders in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: A delegation of 20 leaders from different communities met police commissioner CH Pratap Reddy on Saturday and sought legal action against persons making derogatory statements on religions.

The Times of India

Protest at Jama Masjid: Police register case, identify five

NEW DELHI: Police have identified five people who are suspected to be the perpetrators of the protest held at Jama Masjid on Friday against remarks made by former BJP members Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal. Several CCTV footage have also been seized to further identify the miscreants, senior police officers…

The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh: Seers slam Friday’s violence, seek invoking NSA against troublemakers

VARANASI: Varanasi-based forum of prominent seers, the Kashi Dharma Parishad, has condemned the violence that broke out after Friday namaz across the country.

The Times of India

J&K YouTuber held for mock beheading video; apologises for 'mistake'

SRINAGAR: A Srinagar-based YouTuber seen in a viral VFX video depicting a mock beheading of BJP's suspended national spokesperson Nupur Sharma was arrested on Saturday as part of a nationwide crackdown on suspects allegedly responsible for stoking trouble after Friday prayers in various cities.

The Hindu

Nupur Sharma | In the eye of the storm

Action taken against the ex-spokesperson has created a churn within the BJP

The Hindu

Taunts and trolls go on in WhatsApp groups in Kanpur

Two communities blame each other for riots in Kanpur

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