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Parties in Gyanvapi, Krishna Janmabhoomi, Sambhal mosque disputes reject SC's mediation push

Mediation efforts for major religious site disputes in Uttar Pradesh have stalled. Parties in Gyanvapi, Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi, and Sambhal cases prefer court adjudication. The Supreme Court's SAMADHAN SAMAROH initiative aims for amicable settlements through mediation. However, parties insist on legal grounds for resolving these sensitive religious matters. Court proceedings…

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India's Hindu nationalists take 17th-century king as new anti-Muslim symbol

Statues of 17th-century king Shivaji have been erected across various Indian cities over the past few years by Hindu nationalist groups, who view him as a symbolic defender of Hindus against Muslims. The campaign marks another act of intolerance toward Muslim and Christian minorities, who have been targeted since the…

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Congress not a sinking ship, its breakaway leaders must reunite to make party stronger, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut urged leaders who left Congress to reunite and strengthen the party, appealing to Sharad Pawar to lead the initiative against the BJP's "perverted" politics. Raut dismissed the notion of Congress being a sinking ship, asserting Prime Minister Modi still fears the party and criticized…

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Opposition's frustration has reached new levels: BJP after Sanjay Raut calls PM Modi 'aghori'

The BJP has strongly criticized Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut for his remarks calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi an "aghori" and suggesting he comes from the "land of Aurangzeb." The ruling party stated that such comments reflect the opposition's escalating frustration and an insult to Gujarat.

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On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more events

On This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The date is associated with Mahatma Gandhi's defining train incident in South Africa, the founding of the Basketball Association of America, which later became the NBA, the Battle of…

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Invaders couldn't break India's soul; Sanatan prevails in its consciousness: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserted that foreign invaders failed to erase India's spiritual and cultural identity. He highlighted the reconstruction of major spiritual centers like Kashi Vishwanath Dham and Somnath temple. Adityanath credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for guiding the nation towards 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' and reviving…

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Arvind Kejriwal slams Modi over ED raids in Punjab, says people will give reply to him in 2027 polls

Arvind Kejriwal has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing the Enforcement Directorate. He alleges the agency is targeting AAP leaders to force them into joining the BJP. This comes after raids and arrest of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora. Kejriwal compares Modi to Aurangzeb, stating Punjab will resist this pressure.

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Arvind Kejriwal slams PM Modi over ED raids against Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora

Arvind Kejriwal has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing the Enforcement Directorate. Kejriwal alleges the agency is targeting Aam Aadmi Party leaders to intimidate them into joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. This follows fresh searches against Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora. Kejriwal stated this is a pattern to pressure…

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What’s missing from your child’s textbook? A deep dive into NCERT’s revisions in Modi years

Year after year, whole sections, topics, and names are altered if not altogether taken out of the school textbooks that belong to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). This has occurred so steadily over the last few years that news about history being erased from the school…

Newslaundry

Chhaava OTT debut: When and where to watch the Vicky Kaushal starrer

After dominating the box office, Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava is now set to take over the digital space.

The Times of India

From Kunal Kamra to Mohanlal to a long-dead emperor, India is the Republic of Intolerance

Between Aurangzeb and Kunal Kamra, we are now fully qualified to call ourselves “The Republic of Intolerance”.

Newslaundry

Aurangzeb Tomb: Man held for offensive social media post in Thane

On the basis of a complaint, Thane Police registered a case under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hafta 529: US campus crackdown, defining patriotism, English media dominance

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri and Manisha Pande are joined by The News Minute’s Dhanya Rajendran and The Wire’s Seema Chishti.

Newslaundry

Chhaava box office collection Day 34: Vicky Kaushal starrer crosses Rs 570 crore mark; sees growth amidst calls to boycott actor following Nagpur violence

Vicky Kaushal's historical epic, Chhaava, continues its impressive run at the Indian box office. The film that is in its fifth week of release, crossed the Rs 570 crore mark on its 34th day, setting in on-course to a Rs 600 crore finish at the box office.

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Anatomy of Nagpur violence: From ‘Hindutva protest to Muslim outfit’s rumour-mongering’

What began as a celebration to mark the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj on Monday descended into hours of chaos and violence across a 2-kilometre radius in Nagpur’s Mahal area – leaving vehicles damaged, 33 police officers injured, and a community divided in its wake.

Al Jazeera

Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint

A far-right campaign to demolish the Mughal emperor’s mosque has set off Hindu-Muslim riots in Nagpur city.

Newslaundry

From Shaheen Bagh 2.0 to Jinnah: TV news rewrites the Waqf bill story again

Days after it termed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill a “direct attack on Muslims”, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board held a protest in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Monday, upping its ante against the contentious legislation.

The Independent UK

Indian city faces curfew after Hindu groups target medieval Muslim emperor’s tomb

More than 50 people injured after violence erupts in western Nagpur city

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Nagpur Violence: Over 50 people detained; Curfew in parts of city

Five FIRs were registered. More that 30 police personnel were injured and a civilian critically wounded in communal violence. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Nagpur Violence: Why protesters demanding Aurangzeb tomb removal? Explained

The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb has been at the centre stage even before the Nagpur violence as the Hindu outfits, such as Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), are demanding the removal of Mughal emperor's tomb. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Indian city sets curfew after Hindu groups demand demolition of 17th century Muslim ruler's tomb

Authorities have imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of a western Indian city a day after communal clashes that were sparked by protests by Hindu nationalist groups demanding removal of the tomb of a 17th-century Muslim Mughal ruler

Newslaundry

Hafta 527: Return of Aurangzeb, Mayawati’s ‘mistakes’ and the future of BSP

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Raman Kirpal, and Anand Vardhan are joined by Dr Sumeet Mhaskar, professor of sociology at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, and Ajoy Bose, veteran journalist and author of Behenji: The Rise and Fall of Mayawati.

Newslaundry

TV Newsance 289: Modi’s Vantara visit, IIT Baba, Aurangzeb – TV news goes wild!

This week, we dive headfirst into the chaos, because on Indian TV news, spectacle always trumps substance.

The Times of India

Chhaava box office collection Day 18: Vicky Kaushal's film sees drop on third Monday as it inches closer to Rs 500 crore mark

The Vicky Kaushal-starrer Chhaava continues its strong run at the domestic box office. Despite a noticeable dip in collections in its third week, the film is managing to rake in the big bucks and propel the film to an impressive Rs 500 crore haul.

The Times of India

Chhaava Box Office Collection Day 11: Vicky Kaushal’s historic drama misses Rs 350 crore mark after HUGE drop on second Monday

Vicky Kaushal’s historical drama Chhaava is on track to the Rs 400 crore mark, following a strong performance at the box office, however, the film took a hit on its second Monday.

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