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Maheshtala clashes: SDPO and Inspector transferred amid widespread criticism
Kolkata, June 14: Amid mounting criticism over the violent clashes that erupted between two groups in Maheshtala, South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, the state government on Saturday transferred the local sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) and the inspector-in-charge (IC) of Rabindra Nagar Police Station.
Assam govt orchestrating 'dangerous political strategy' aimed at fueling communal unrest: Akhil Gogoi
Guwahati, May 30: Raijor Dal Chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi launched a scathing attack on the Assam government on Friday, accusing it of orchestrating a “dangerous political strategy” aimed at fueling communal unrest ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Bengal LoP demands special Assembly session on Murshidabad violence
Kolkata, May 23: The Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, on Friday, demanded a special Assembly session on the communal violence and riot-like situation at minority-dominated Murshidabad district last month.
Murshidabad violence: Report by Calcutta HC-appointed panel leaves Trinamool shaky
Kolkata, May 21: The latest report by a three-member committee appointed by the Calcutta High Court to probe the communal violence in Muslim-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal last month, indicated police negligence and indifference to bring the situation under control before the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) as well as directly naming local Trinamool Congress leaders as masterminds behind the violence.
Bengal LoP accuses state police of selectively harassing Hindu youths in Murshidabad
Kolkata, May 12: West Bengal Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, on Monday accused the state police of selectively harassing and detaining Hindu youth in Murshidabad district.
Mamata avoids commenting on Governor's report on Murshidabad violence
Kolkata, May 5: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Monday, avoided commenting on the report sent by Governor C.V Ananda Bose to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on the communal violence and riot-like situation in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district last month, where he had reportedly suggested consideration of provision of the Constitution's Article 356, for imposing President's Rule.
As communal pot boils in Mangaluru, BJP expresses concern over threats to activists
Bengaluru, May 5: Karnataka BJP has expressed concern over alleged open threats to Hindu activists in the communally-sensitive coastal region Mangaluru.
Days after row, Robert Vadra clarifies remarks on Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi, April 28: Days after his "Muslims feel weakened" remarks on the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack, Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, Robert Vadra, has issued a clarification, saying that his intentions were misinterpreted and he condemns the horrific terrorist attack. He also called upon people to remember Gandhi's non-violence teachings.
CM Banerjee to visit strife-hit Murshidabad in first week of May
Kolkata, April 22: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be visiting strife-hit Murshidabad district in the first week of May.
Requested Bengal Guv to ensure safety of people in Murshidabad: NCW Chief
Kolkata, April 20: The National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson, Vijaya K Rahatkar, said on Sunday that she requested the West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose to ensure the safety of women and children in the Murshidabad district, which was hit by violence last week over the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Bengal CM spreading 'hatred' under garb of 'peace message': Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata, April 20: Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of spreading "hatred" under the garb of her "Peace Message".
Will submit report to Centre on Murshidabad, also take up the issue with CM Mamata: Bengal Guv
Kolkata, April 19: West Bengal Governor C.V Ananda Bose on Saturday said that he will take up the incident of communal violence at Murshidabad last week with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and also submit a report on his findings on the ground-level situations there to the Central government.
Hindus in Murshidabad will face atrocities again, if CAPF deployment is withdrawn: Bengal LoP
Kolkata, April 19: The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, on Saturday expressed apprehension that the Hindu population in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district might be attacked again, once the central armed police forces (CAPF) currently deployed there are withdrawn.
Punish your people first before questioning Oppn: Sandeep Dikshit slams BJP over Murshidabad violence
New Delhi, April 18: Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Friday hit out at the BJP for questioning the Opposition’s silence on the recent communal violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad, saying the ruling party should first take accountability for the unrest allegedly triggered by its own members.
Shameful: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Waqf-related violence in Bengal, Mamata Banerjee's 'failure'
New Delhi, April 18: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday described the communal violence in West Bengal over the Waqf Act as “shameful” and a blot on the performance of her counterpart, Mamata Banerjee.
Murshidabad violence: Net services restored in several places, prohibitory orders continue
Kolkata, April 16: The situation in the minority-dominated Murshidabad of West Bengal, which has been on the boil since last week after protests against the newly-promulgated Waqf (Amendment) Bill turned violent, has moved one more step forward towards normalcy with the Internet services being restored in most parts of the district.
NHRC to send team to probe rights violation in Murshidabad
New Delhi, April 15: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday decided to send a team to West Bengal's Murshidabad to inquire into rights violation in the troubled district due to violent protests against the Waqf Act, 2025.
Two Bengal BJP MPs write to Amit Shah seeking intervention in Murshidabad situation
Kolkata, April 13: Two BJP Lok Sabha members from West Bengal, on Sunday, wrote separate letters to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking intervention in the prevailing tension in Murshidabad district which has been on the boil for the last few days after protests against the recently promulgated Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent and targetted Hindus.
Communal violence perpetrators in Murshidabad mainly outsiders, says Trinamool MP
Kolkata, April 13: Trinamool Congress MP Khalilur Rahaman from the Jangipur constituency said on Sunday that initial findings indicate the perpetrators of communal violence in certain areas of the minority-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal, which has been tense in recent days due to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, were primarily outsiders and not residents of the district.
Murshidabad violence: Hindus fleeing in boats, take shelter in school; Suvendu Adhikari posts videos
New Delhi, April 13: After protests against the Waqf Act in West Bengal turned violent, Hindus are reportedly fleeing from Murshidabad.
'Should Hindus leave Bengal?' asks Giriraj Singh, slams Mamata Banerjee govt over Murshidabad violence
New Delhi, April 12: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday strongly condemned the recent violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, calling it a "heart-wrenching" incident that reflects the deteriorating law and order situation under the Mamata Banerjee-led government.
231 DJ consoles seized ahead of Ram Navami in Bihar: Police
Patna, April 5: With Ram Navami being celebrated on Sunday, Bihar Police and law enforcement agencies across the state are on high alert to ensure peaceful celebrations.
Waqf Bill introduced to divert attention of majority community: Ashok Gehlot
Jaipur, April 3: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has strongly criticised the passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 in the Lower House of Parliament, saying that the Bill has been introduced to divert the attention of the majority community from real issues.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill feels like a legal cover for bulldozers: Manoj Jha
New Delhi, April 3: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) member Manoj Jha on Thursday strongly criticised the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Rajya Sabha, questioning both its intent and timing.
Aaj Lal, Gerua ek ho gaya: Mamata Banerjee hits out at oppn amid tensions over Mothabari violence
Kolkata, March 31: After the recent tensions over Mothabari violence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday visited the Eidgah being organised in Kolkata on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and said that her government was committed to stopping the "riots". She hit out at the opposition parties in the state, saying that "red" and "gerua" have joined hands.
Sanjay Raut says Maharashtra is burning after Manipur, blames Aurangzeb grave issue
New Delhi, March 21: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday, during a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the working of the Ministry of Home Affairs, made sharp remarks regarding the politics surrounding the name of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar slams Mamata Banerjee govt over alleged incidents of stone pelting during Ram Navami celebrations
New Delhi, March 21: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Friday slammed the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal over alleged incidents of stone pelting during the celebrations of Ram Navami festivities, saying that such incidents could compel reactions from the "society".
Should not divide people on basis of caste and religion: Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Nagpur violence
Jaipur, March 21: Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Friday urged the ruling government not to divide the people on the basis of caste and religion.
Nagpur violence: Maha Cyber flags provocative content; Bangladeshi links detected
Mumbai, March 20: The Maharashtra Cyber, a nodal agency for cybersecurity and cybercrime enforcement, has initiated action against social medical accounts spreading inflammatory content.
Nagpur Violence: 50 detained, curfew in place
Nagpur, March 19: Fifty individuals have been detained, and a curfew remains in effect for the second consecutive day across ten police district areas in Nagpur following violent clashes that erupted on March 17, police said.
Nagpur violence: Govt will act against culprits, says Union Minister Prahlad Joshi
New Delhi, March 19: Union Minister Prahlad Joshi on Tuesday assured that the Maharashtra government is taking strict action against those responsible for the recent violence in Nagpur, which led to widespread unrest in parts of the city.
Violence in Nagpur sparks political uproar, Opposition alleges intelligence failure
Nagpur, March 18: Violence in Maharashtra's Nagpur has sparked a political uproar, with the Opposition leaders accusing the government of failing to maintain law and order in the city. The matter has now escalated to Parliament.
Opposition disrupts Jharkhand Assembly over Giridih violence, Question Hour adjourned
Ranchi, March 18: The 12th day of the Budget session in the Jharkhand Assembly witnessed an uproar on Tuesday as BJP MLAs protested against the recent violence during Holi in Giridih.
Won't spare anyone indulging in riots, attacks on police: Maha CM on Nagpur violence
Mumbai, March 18: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday stated in the Assembly that the government will not spare those who indulged in rioting and attacked the police in Nagpur.
'Conspiracy, provocation', leaders react to Nagpur violence
New Delhi, March 18: The violence in Nagpur has drawn sharp reactions from political leaders across parties. The incident, which erupted after a protest by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal supporters, has sparked heated debates regarding its origins and motives behind it.
Conspiracy was hatched: Maharashtra BJP Chief condemns violence in Nagpur
Nagpur, March 18: Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday alleged that a "conspiracy was hatched" that resulted in violence unfolding in Nagpur. He said that he had been living in the city since childhood and people of all religions maintained a feeling of brotherhood.
Maharashtra Assembly: Face-off between ruling alliance, Opposition parties amid ruckus over violence in Nagpur
Mumbai, March 18: Amid ruckus over the violence that unfolded in Nagpur, the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition in Maharashtra came face to face in the assembly premises on Tuesday morning with MLAs from both sides seen raising slogans against each other.
47 people detained in aftermath of Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Minister Yogesh Kadam
Mumbai, March 18: Maharashtra Junior Minister for Home (Urban) Yogesh Kadam on Tuesday morning said that the police had detained 47 people in the aftermath of the violence that took place in Nagpur amid the demands for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb.
Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Minority Commission Chairman calls incident unfortunate, says outsiders involved
Nagpur, March 18: Maharashtra Minority Commission Chairman Pyare Khan has termed the recent violence in Nagpur's Mahal area as "very unfortunate," urged people to maintain peace, and claimed that those responsible were not locals but outsiders who came to create unrest in a city known for its communal harmony.
A game is being played: Pawan Khera blames BJP for Nagpur violence
Nagpur, March 18: Congress leader Pawan Khera has blamed the BJP-led government for the violence that erupted in Nagpur's Mahal area, alleging a failure in maintaining law and order, while questioning how such unrest could take place in a city with a 300-year history of communal harmony, and accusing some political parties of deliberately provoking tensions for their own gains.