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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.
Maha Oppn seeks Minister Nitesh Rane's removal over controversial remarks
Mumbai, March 18: Opposition on Tuesday staged a protest at the entrance of the Assembly demanding the removal of BIP Minister Nitesh Rane from the cabinet for "spreading hatred".
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: Clashes erupt in Hansapuri after earlier unrest in Mahal
Nagpur, March 18: Violence erupted in Nagpur's Hansapuri area as unidentified individuals vandalized shops, torched vehicles, and pelted stones, following an earlier clash between two groups in the Mahal area that had already heightened tensions in the city, according to reports.
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.
Nagpur violence: BJP's Bawankule calls for peace as Maharashtra police detain over 20
Nagpur, March 18: Maharashtra BJP chief and minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Monday urged residents to maintain peace and avoid rumours after violent clashes erupted in Nagpur's Mahal area, where a mob of nearly 1,000 people engaged in large-scale stone-pelting, vandalism, and arson, injuring several police personnel and damaging multiple vehicles and homes.
Nagpur violence: Nitin Gadkari appeals for peace, urges people to not believe rumours
Nagpur, March 17: Amid reports of violence in Nagpur, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has appealed to the people to maintain peace and not fall prey to rumours.
'Don't believe in any rumours': Nagpur Police chief appeals to citizens amid tensions
Nagpur, March 17: Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal appealed to the citizens to cooperate with the administration in maintaining peace, and law and order.
People need to respect each other's religions and festivals Union Minister SP Singh Baghel
New Delhi, March 12: Amid the row over Darbhanga Mayor Anjum Ara's statement on Holi and Ramzan, Union Minister SP Singh Baghel emphasised on Wednesday that people should respect each other's religions and festivals.
Tejashwi slams BJP MLA over Holi Remark, questions Nitish Kumar's silence
Patna, March 10: Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Monday fiercely criticised BJP MLA Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul over his controversial remark asking Muslims to "stay indoors" during Holi.
Provocative statement: Calcutta HC puts interim stay on probe against Mithun Chakraborty
Kolkata, March 4: A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Tuesday, put an interim stay on any kind of police investigation against BJP leader and superstar Mithun Chakraborty in a case registered against him by Kolkata Police accusing him of making communally sensitive statements at a public programme.
Amit Shah chairs meeting to review Manipur security situation
New Delhi, March 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs to review the security situation in Manipur on Saturday in the national capital.
Laadle Mashak Dargah controversy resurfaces: Karnataka court permits Shivling worship on Mahashivratri
Kalaburagi, Feb 25 : The controversy surrounding the worship of the Raghava Chaitanya Shivling, installed within the premises of the Laadle Mashak Dargah, has resurfaced during Mahashivratri in Kalaburagi district of Karnataka.
Kerala: Veteran BJP leader sent to judicial remand in hate speech case
Kottayam, Feb 24: Seven-time former legislator and a top Kerala BJP leader P.C. George on Monday was sent to judicial remand for two weeks in the hate speech case.
Videos show mob converging at K'taka police station; cops praised for containing situation effectively
Mysuru, Feb 15: Videos have surfaced in connection with the attack on Udayagiri Police Station in Mysuru, showing how a handful of cops managed to control the mob, earning widespread praise.
Fanatical forces challenging Hindus by attacking cows, says Karnataka BJP; warns of statewide protest
Bengaluru, Jan 20: Karnataka BJP on Monday claimed that incidents of attacks on cows by fanatical forces were being planned to provoke and hurt Hindu sentiments in the state.