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Municipal Corporation bulldozes Nagpur violence mastermind Fahim Khan's house

Nagpur, March 24: The Municipal Corporation of Nagpur on Monday carried out a bulldozer operation at the residence of Fahim Khan, the alleged mastermind behind the March 17 violence that erupted in response to Vishwa Hindu Parishad's (VHP) demand to remove Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Nagpur violence shameful, those responsible will face strict action: BJP leader Ujjwal Nikam

Jalgaon, March 23: Senior advocate and BJP leader Ujjwal Nikam on Sunday condemned the Nagpur violence, calling it "shameful" and warned of strict legal action against those responsible for damaging public property.

Maharashtra: Supriya Sule targets MahaYuti govt over incidents of crime

Mumbai, March 22: NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule on Saturday claimed that during the 100 days of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led MahaYuti government, "only crime rate has increased". Sule targeted the MahaYuti government and the chief minister over the much discussed 100 day programme announced for all the departments by setting an ambitious targets for them.

Nagpur violence: Cost of damages to be recovered from rioters, says CM Fadnavis

Nagpur, March 22: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, announced on Saturday that the cost of the damages in the Nagpur violence will be recovered from the rioters.

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.

Conducting unbiased investigation; 99 people arrested: Nagpur Police Commissioner

Nagpur, March 21: As many as 99 people have been arrested in connection with the Nagpur violence, and an unbiased investigation is being carried out, Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal said on Friday.

Aurangzeb cannot be an ideal for India; symbols of slavery to be removed peacefully: Ramdev

Haridwar, March 20: Addressing the recent violence in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev on Thursday condemned the glorification of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, calling him a symbol of cruelty and oppression.

Nagpur violence: Minority Commission chief calls for strict action, swift compensation

Nagpur, March 20: Maharashtra Minority Commission Chairman Pyare Khan on Thursday called for justice and compensation in the wake of the Nagpur violence. Khan emphasised that no innocent person should be targeted, while those responsible for the incident should face strict action.

Maharashtra: Curfew lifted in Nandanvan, Kapil Nagar; partial relaxation in other areas of Nagpur

Nagpur, March 20: Relative peace has returned to most areas of Nagpur City after violence had broken out on March 17 over the issue of Aurangzeb's grave. On Thursday, curfew was lifted in the Nandanvan and Kapil Nagar police limits of Nagpur city.

BJP slams Cong, says 'rioters'-friendly govt existing in Karnataka

Bengaluru, March 19: The Karnataka BJP unit on Wednesday targeted the Congress-led government for creating a helpless situation for the police officers in the state.

Nagpur violence: Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske alleges conspiracy of Opposition

New Delhi, March 18: Condemning the violence which took place in Nagpur on Monday night after a group demanded the removal of Aurangzeb's grave, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said on Tuesday that he suspects that Opposition was involved in a "conspiracy" regarding the violence.

Rumours were spread...: Devendra Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence well-planned

Mumbai, March 18: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that the violence that erupted in Nagpur "looks like a well-planned attack". He said that rumours were spread that things containing religious content were burnt, as the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal protested in the winter capital of the state.

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.

Row over Aurangzeb's tomb: Nagpur flare-up occurred after hours of mayhem in Mahal

Nagpur/New Delhi, March 18: As various parts of Nagpur remain under curfew following communal tension over the Aurangzeb tomb controversy, it has been learnt that the unrest began in the early hours of Monday in Mahal, one of the oldest localities of the city.

Nagpur violence: Vehicles burnt, houses attacked, locals share their ordeal

Nagpur, March 18: Fear and tension have gripped Nagpur's Mahal area following violent clashes and arson triggered by a demand to relocate the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb from Maharashtra.

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 clashes: CM Fadnavis warns of strict action against those trying to disturb peace

Mumbai, March 18: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has already appealed to the citizens to cooperate the police administration to maintain peace and law and order, on late Monday evening chaired a meeting with the Nagpur district guardian minister and revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and took stock of the situation.

'Nagpur has never witnessed such upheaval': Congress slams CM Fadnavis over unrest

New Delhi, March 18: Pawan Khera, head of the Media and Publicity wing of the All India Congress Committee, condemned the unrest in Nagpur, stating that the outbreak of violence in the Maharashtra city is profoundly alarming.

'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.

A day after PM podcast, Gujarati reporter and fireman recall Godhra conspiracy

New Delhi, March 17: A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the Godhra killings as a tragedy of ‘unimaginable magnitude’, Gujarati journalist Jyoti Unadkat, who covered the incident in 2002, said on Tuesday that his remarks had revived memories of the horror.

'Genuine criticism absent': PM Modi slams smear campaign against him around Godhra riots

New Delhi, March 16: Highlighting genuine criticism as the soul of democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said fake narratives with a hidden motive is an issue worth worrying about, an oblique reference to a massive smear campaign against him around the 2002 Godhra riots.

PM Modi equates Godhra incident's magnitude with 9/11

New Delhi, March 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the Godhra incident as a tragedy of 'unimaginable magnitude' in which people were burnt alive and equated the outrage over it to the global outcry after 9/11.

Putting an end to riots in Gujarat biggest lesson from 2002 violence: PM Modi

New Delhi, March 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the ability to put a total stop to riots in a volatile state like Gujarat was the biggest lesson or takeaway for him from the 2002 communal flareup.

Tragedy of unimaginable magnitude: PM Modi on Godhra train burning

New Delhi, March 16: Interacting with renowned podcaster Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke about the Godhra incident, where people were burned alive, calling it "a tragedy of unimaginable magnitude".

1984 Sikh genocide accused are being brought to book: Delhi Minister

Chandigarh, March 6: BJP national Secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Thursday that the accused in the 1984 Sikh genocide cases are being brought to the book and punished after four painful decades that the Sikh community has undergone.

Ektaa talks about 'The Sabarmati Report' as Godhra train incident marks 23 years

Mumbai, Feb 27: On the 23rd anniversary of the tragic 2002 Godhra train incident, film producer Ekta Kapoor talked about “The Sabarmati Report” and said that “some stories are more than just films”.

Got justice due to PM Modi: 1984 riot victims express gratitude for life term to Sajjan Kumar

New Delhi, Feb 26: Following the recent life sentence handed to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar for his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, victims' families are still grappling with the pain of a justice system they feel has failed them. However, they expressed gratefulness to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring that they got justice.

Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life in 41-yr-old murder case during anti-Sikh riots

New Delhi, Feb 25: A court here on Tuesday awarded life sentence to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with the killing of a father-son duo in the Saraswati Vihar area on November 1, 1984, during the anti-Sikh riots.

BJP leaders call for death penalty for Sajjan Kumar following life sentence in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

New Delhi, Feb 25: After a Delhi court sentenced former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment for his role in the brutal killings during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, BJP leaders have vocally demanded a harsher punishment, including the death penalty.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court awards life sentence to Sajjan Kumar in murder case

New Delhi, Feb 25: A Delhi court on Tuesday awarded life sentence to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with the killing of a father-son duo in the Saraswati Vihar area on November 1, 1984, during the anti-Sikh riots.

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life imprisonment in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

New Delhi, Feb 25: A trial court on Tuesday sentenced former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment in a case of murder during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Manipur: Return of looted arms, ammunition continues after Governor's appeal

Imphal, Feb 23: Responding to Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal, the return of looted arms and ammunition continued in the state with nine more sophisticated weapons and a large quantity of ammunition were returned to the state police in the three valley districts on Sunday, officials said.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: BJP MLA demands apology from LoP Gandhi after Sajjan Kumar's conviction

New Delhi, Feb 14: Newly-elected Delhi BJP legislator Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday wrote to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeking expulsion of his party colleague Sajjan Kumar after the latter’s conviction in the third 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

No tolerance for violence against law enforcement: Trump's FBI Director pick Kash Patel on Jan 6 riots

Washington DC, January 30: US President Donald Trump's pick for Federal Bureau of Investigation Director, Kash Patel, while referring to the January 6 Capitol Riots, reiterated his firm stance against violence, emphasizing that such actions must never be tolerated.

Trump fires DOJ officials who investigated him post-2020 election defeat

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