West Bengal CM Restricts Idol Touch To Sanatans Only
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced only Sanatans may touch Durga idols for immersion starting October 21, calling it 'nothing communal'.
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Bengal Bookstall Demolition Standoff Endures in Jadavpur Night
CPI(M) and AISA bookstalls in Jadavpur resisted bulldozer attacks Saturday night. Protests formed human chains defending stalls from KMC and police demolition.
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Left Parties Allege Forced Removal of Book Stalls During Durga Puja
Officers arrived at a CPIM book stall in Kolkata’s Jadavpur area, deploying an earthmover to remove it, prompting protests from party leaders over removal.
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Sarma Calls for UCC Nationwide, Emphasizing Muslim Women's Needs
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urges a uniform civil code across India, noting that Muslim women face greatest hardship without it.
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Madani Challenges UCC Plan in NDA States, Raises Constitutional Concerns
Jamiat leader Madani opposes UCC plan in NDA states, questioning if India will be governed by constitution or political party ideology.
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AIMIM President Owaisi Calls NDA Allies to Oppose Uniform Civil Code
Owaisi urges NDA allies to oppose Uniform Civil Code if they disagree with BJP. He says it targets Muslims and threatens religious freedom.
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Opposition Calls Amit Shah's UCC Announcement 'Not Equality' in 21 NDA States
CPI(M) calls Amit Shah's UCC push 'not equality', accusing it of a divisive Hindutva campaign to secure votes before 2029 elections.
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UCC Not Anti-Muslim, Implementation Before 2029
VHP calls for UCC implementation before 2029, insisting it is not anti-Muslim and seeks to promote gender justice through unified civil laws.
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Karnataka BJP Protests Police Warning Over Crackers Near Mosque; Dalit Groups Stage Counter-Protest
BJP supporters protested police warning against crackers near a mosque in T. Narsipur, prompting Dalit groups to stage a counter-protest amid rising tensions.
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Muslim and Christian Leaders Form Common Platform to Defend Minority Rights in Karnataka
Muslim and Christian leaders in Karnataka form common platform to defend minority rights amid growing anti-conversion law concerns and hate speech.
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Adhikari Defends Shastri, Police Order Arrest After Photo Burning
Adhikari defends Shastri, orders police arrest after photo burning outside Bhawanipore station. West Bengal BJP leader says he never imposed his views.
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Karnataka Orders Only First Two Stanzas of Vande Mataram at Official Functions Citing 1937 Resolution
Karnataka government mandates singing only first two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' at functions, citing 1937 Congress resolution to maintain respect.
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BJP Slams Gujarat MLA for Refusing Additional Vande Mataram Lines
Gujarat MLA Imran Khedawala refused to stand for additional Vande Mataram lines at the Assembly session, leading the BJP to strongly criticize his refusal.
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UP Opposition Fears Mosque Actions Ahead of Assembly Polls
UP opposition warns mosques and Muslim structures face more scrutiny ahead of Assembly polls, fearing religious polarization and legal action.
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UP Police FIR Sparks Outrage After SP Leader Offers Prayer in Public Space
UP Police register FIR against SP leader for offering namaz in Moradabad, sparking outrage over public space prayer violation.
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Uttarakhand Madrasa Crackdown: Twenty Closures Reached
Uttarakhand seals 17 madrasas, closes 3 more for 20 total closures. Dhami says modern education is essential, banning tribal-inspired schools.
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Hindus Only: BJP Leader Rakesh Singh Removes Muslims from Kolkata Janmashtami Committee
Rakesh Singh, BJP leader, has removed Muslims from Kolkata Janmashtami committee, making it exclusively Hindu-led for the 58th year.
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VHP Opposes AIMPLB's Nationwide Movement, Says Constitution Must Prevail Over Sharia
VHP opposes AIMPLB's nationwide movement, insisting the Constitution must prevail over Sharia and no personal law should be placed above it.
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Mumbai Civic Authority Prohibits Keeping Goats for Eid Sacrifice in Residential Societies After Hindu Group Protests
Mumbai's Mira-Bhayandar civic body bans goats in housing societies for Eid sacrifice after Hindu protests, citing cleanliness and law order concerns.
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VHP Durga Puja Meat Sale Debate Sparks Political Clashes in Bengal
VHP's Durga Puja guidelines spark meat sale debate, causing political clashes between JD(U), Congress and others over non-vegetarian food rules in Bengal.