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Delhi: VHP holds protest in Gokalpuri over murder

Delhi Police blocked right-wing leaders from a protest over the murder of a Hindu man by two Muslim men, citing security concerns and lack of permission.

Protesters in Gokalpuri on Monday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 15, 2025 05:30 AM IST

ByJignasa Sinha

Security stepped up in Delhi's Jahangirpuri ahead of Hanuman Jayanti procession

The authorities are on high alert following announcements by several Hindu organisations, including Vishwa Hindu Parishad, to take out processions in the area.

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Published on Apr 12, 2025 10:49 AM IST

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2024 Hanuman flag row: Right wing outfits to hold rally in Mandya

On January 22, 2024, a saffron Hanuman flag was hoisted on a 108-foot-high pole at the Arjuna pillar. The authorities removed the flag citing lack of permission and replaced it with the national flag

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Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:08 AM IST

ByCoovercolly Indresh, Bengaluru

Standing with the law of the land

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis affirms legal protection for Aurangzeb's grave, urging peace over protests and focusing on development, not divisive history.

Maharashtra’s political agenda can’t revolve around the memory of a divisive ruler from the past, and the government must uphold the law (PTI)

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Updated on Apr 02, 2025 11:20 AM IST

ByHT Editorial

Right wing outfits shelve Aurangzeb issue

Right-wing groups, including RSS, VHP, and Bajrang Dal, backtrack on demands to raze Aurangzeb's tomb, emphasizing tolerance and cultural heritage.

Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, left, and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat during a book release event on ‘Vedic Mathematics’ organised by Bharti Krishna Vidya Vihar, in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Monday, March 31, 2025. (PTI Photo) (PTI03_31_2025_000214A) (PTI)

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Published on Apr 01, 2025 04:50 AM IST

BySurendra P Gangan, Pradip Kumar Maitra

Bulldozers action at Nagpur violence key accused Fahim Khan's house

Nagpur Municipal Corporation team reached the house of Fahim Khan, a key accused in the Nagpur violence who has been booked for sedition.

Nagpur, Mar 23 (ANI): Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravindra Singal along with other police officials conducts a march as the curfew was lifted after six days of violence, in Nagpur on Sunday. (ANI Photo)
(Snehal Sontakke)

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Published on Mar 24, 2025 10:53 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Where a bulldozer is needed, it will be used: Fadnavis vows strict action against Nagpur rioters

After reviewing the law-and-order situation, Fadnavis reiterated that individuals who attacked police personnel would not be spared, as the state has a zero-tolerance policy towards violence of any sort

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Published on Mar 23, 2025 07:24 AM IST

ByPradip Kumar Maitra

Minor booked for ‘glorifying Aurangzeb’ on social media

Lonavla police booked a minor for posting an objectionable social media post about Shivaji Maharaj, leading to tensions and demands for action.

A case was registered against the accused under section 196 (Promoting enmity between different groups on the ground of religion) of the BNS and further investigation is underway. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 23, 2025 05:24 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Nagpur violence: 14 more held, 105 arrested in total over clashes

Large-scale stone pelting and arson were reported in several parts of Nagpur on March 17

14 more people have been arrested in the Nagpur violence case, with a total of 105 people arrested till date(PTI)

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Published on Mar 22, 2025 08:52 AM IST

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Glorification of invaders amounts to treason: CM Yogi in Bahraich

This follows a large-scale arson, vandalism and stone-pelting incidents between two communities in Nagpur on March 11 when at least 30 police were injured

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath was addressing at an inaugural ceremony at Tehseel Mihinpurwa (Motipur) on Thursday (PTI)

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Published on Mar 20, 2025 02:19 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

ASI covers Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after Nagpur violence

The decision comes after VHP and Bajrang Dal protested demanding Aurangzeb's tomb removal, which led to violence in Nagpur on Monday.

Tin sheets and wire fencing were placed on two sides of the structure, and a circular fence will also be installed around the tomb.(ANI)

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Updated on Mar 20, 2025 02:18 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell finds over 140 online posts, videos inciting unrest

The Maharashtra cyber department said strict legal action will be taken against those responsible for spreading such provocative content.

The cyber cell in Maharashtra has identified online posts with objectionable content inciting communal unrest amid the tense situation in Nagpur (PTI)

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Published on Mar 20, 2025 10:23 AM IST

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No Quranic verse on the cloth burnt during protest in Nagpur: Fadnavis

The chief minister underscored that those who attacked the police will also face “the strictest action”. “All other things are forgivable but not attacks on police.” He also noted that since Monday’s clashes Nagpur has been peaceful

Thane, India - January ,20, 2024: On January 22, the idol of Lord Rama will be installed in the Ram temple in Ayodhya and Ramayana festival is being celebrated by Thane BJP and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is seen addressing the BJP workers at Goandevi ground ,in Thane, in Mumbai, India, on, Saturday, January ,20, 2024. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo )

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Published on Mar 20, 2025 07:26 AM IST

ByFaisal Malik

Nagpur violence: Mastermind behind the violence arrested

The unrest, which erupted late on Monday night, saw large-scale arson, stone-pelting and attacks on police personnel, triggering a massive security crackdown

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Published on Mar 20, 2025 06:13 AM IST

ByPradip Kumar Maitra

Nagpur police arrest alleged mastermind behind Monday’s violence

Nagpur police released a video of Fahim Shamim Khan, the alleged mastermind behind Monday’s violence, purportedly delivering an inflammatory speech.

A woman police officer stands on vigil in Nagpur on Wednesday. (PTI)

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Updated on Mar 19, 2025 07:26 PM IST

ByPradip Kumar Maitra

Nagpur: 51 booked, curfew continues as Aurangzeb tomb row rages | Top updates

Curfew remains in effect in multiple Nagpur areas, including Kotwali, Tehsil, and Nandanvan, as per police commissioner's order, until further notice.

Heavy police bandobast in the Chitnis Park area where tension prevailed following VHP-Bajrang Dal protests over removal of Aurangzeb's tomb from the state of Maharashtra, in Nagpur, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. (PTI)

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Updated on Mar 19, 2025 01:30 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

65 rioters arrested, curfew imposed in Nagpur

NAGPUR: Curfew imposed in Nagpur after violent clashes led to 65 arrests, with police ensuring control and no fresh incidents reported.

Nagpur: People stand near charred remains of a car at Chitnis Park area amid curfew after violence erupted on Monday night, in Nagpur, early Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Curfew has been imposed in several areas of Maharashtra's Nagpur city after a protest against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb triggered violence here during which several houses and vehicles were vandalised, officials said on Tuesday. (PTI Photo) (PTI03_18_2025_000065B) (PTI)

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Published on Mar 19, 2025 06:26 AM IST

ByPradip Kumar Maitra

Nagpur violence: FIR against VHP, Bajrang Dal functionaries

The FIR was registered at the Ganeshpeth police station against Govind Shende, VHP's secretary in-charge of Maharashtra and Goa and others

VHP leader Devesh Mishra along with others addresses a press conference, in Nagpur, Tuesday(PTI)

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Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:14 PM IST

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Nagpur violence was pre-planned. Mob had weapons, stones in trolley: Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis said a rumour was spread that a replica burnt by VHP and Bajrang Dal protesters in the morning had religious scriptures on it

TOPSHOT - A firefighter stands near the burning vehicles set on fire following clashes at the Chitnavis Park Square area, in Nagpur on March 17. (AFP)

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Updated on Mar 18, 2025 02:44 PM IST

BySurendra P Gangan

VHP, Bajrang Dal protest over removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb

Security was beefed up around the tomb with police mandating the visitor registration and asking tourists to provide identity documents

In Pune, members of right-wing outfits gathered outside the district collector’s office, raising slogans and submitted a memorandum addressed to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for the early removal of the tomb. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 18, 2025 06:36 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Bajrang Dal, VHP threaten ‘karseva’ at Aurangzeb’s tomb

Amid repeated demands for the tomb’s removal, the district administration has increased security around the site.

Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) have threatened to conduct ‘karseva’ (symbolic purification) if the government fails to take steps to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. (HT FILE)

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Updated on Mar 16, 2025 05:07 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

2024 VHP leader murder in Nangal: NIA chargesheets two Khalistani operatives

The conspiracy involved members of the BKI module based in various countries and was hatched on the directives of Pakistan-based BKI chief Wadhawa Singh Babbar by Germany-based accused Harjit Singh alias Laddi and Kulbeer Singh alias Sidhu, it said.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Vikas Prabhakar alias Vikas Bagga was shot dead by the terrorists belonging to the BKI module at his confectionary shop at Nangal in Rupnagar district on April 13, 2024. (HT File)

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Published on Feb 15, 2025 09:34 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, New Delhi

VHP resolves to free Hindu temples from govt control

As many as 950 delegates from India and abroad who attended the meeting also formulated a comprehensive action plan to achieve this objective

President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad Alok Kumar briefing media persons at VHP’s camp in the Mela area on Sunday.

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Published on Feb 10, 2025 06:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar

Hindu youths should marry latest by age of 25: VHP adopts resolution

Population imbalance, drug addiction and live-in relationships also figure in Parishad’s Central Board of Trustees meeting that began at Mahakumbh on Feb 7

VHP’s Central Board of Trustees meeting underway in Parishad’s camp in Sector 18 of Mahakumbh Nagar on Feb 7. (Sourced)

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Published on Feb 07, 2025 10:37 PM IST

ByKenneth John, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Key VHP meet at Mahakumbh to focus on religious conversion

Full-time ‘dharam rakshaks’ appointed to prevent religious conversion, bring the converted back to Hindu fold, says VHP chief

Stage set for the board of trustees and managing committee meeting of the VHP at Mahakumbh (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

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Published on Feb 06, 2025 05:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj):

VHP Margdarshak mandal meeting at Mahakumbh: Sadhus ask Hindus to have at least 2-3 kids per family

Immediate action sought in ensuring the return of places of worship in Kashi and Mathura; abolition of Waqf Board demanded

Mahamandaleshwars and dharmacharyas on the first day of Margdarshak Mandal meeting. (Anik Kumar Maurya/ HT)

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Updated on Jan 25, 2025 05:36 AM IST

ByKenneth John, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Our agenda is clear, after Ram temple, it is Mathura and Kashi: VHP chief

VHP’s two-day Margdarshak Mandal to begin at Mahakumbh Nagar on Friday, to seek enactment of common charities law

Stage set for Margdarshak Mandal meeting in VHP’s camp, sector 18 of Mahakumbh Nagar. (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

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Updated on Jan 24, 2025 05:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

All eyes on Dharma Sansad as contentious issues likely to be raised

The VHP's Dharma Sansad in Prayagraj will address key issues like forming a Sanatan Board, abolishing the Waqf Board, and Mandir-Masjid disputes.

Tents put up as part of preparations for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj (PTI)

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Updated on Jan 10, 2025 06:36 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

Orthodox bishop hits out at PM Modi over Christmas event

We didn’t invite a BJP leader to the event, invited the Prime Minister of India, says CBCI president Mar Andrews Thazhath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend the Christmas celebrations hosted by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India, on the CBCI Centre premises in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI)

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Updated on Dec 25, 2024 07:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kochi

Justice Yadav appears before SC collegium after controversial remarks

Justice Yadav’s statements were seen as targeting the Muslim community and invoked themes of majority rule, raising concerns about judicial impartiality and propriety.

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav (File photo)

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Updated on Dec 18, 2024 07:04 AM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand, New Delhi

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Delhi Police blocked right-wing leaders from a protest over the murder of a Hindu man by two Muslim men, citing security concerns and lack of permission.

The authorities are on high alert following announcements by several Hindu organisations, including Vishwa Hindu Parishad, to take out processions in the area.

On January 22, 2024, a saffron Hanuman flag was hoisted on a 108-foot-high pole at the Arjuna pillar. The authorities removed the flag citing lack of permission and replaced it with the national flag

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis affirms legal protection for Aurangzeb's grave, urging peace over protests and focusing on development, not divisive history.

Right-wing groups, including RSS, VHP, and Bajrang Dal, backtrack on demands to raze Aurangzeb's tomb, emphasizing tolerance and cultural heritage.

Nagpur Municipal Corporation team reached the house of Fahim Khan, a key accused in the Nagpur violence who has been booked for sedition.

After reviewing the law-and-order situation, Fadnavis reiterated that individuals who attacked police personnel would not be spared, as the state has a zero-tolerance policy towards violence of any sort

Lonavla police booked a minor for posting an objectionable social media post about Shivaji Maharaj, leading to tensions and demands for action.

Large-scale stone pelting and arson were reported in several parts of Nagpur on March 17

This follows a large-scale arson, vandalism and stone-pelting incidents between two communities in Nagpur on March 11 when at least 30 police were injured

The decision comes after VHP and Bajrang Dal protested demanding Aurangzeb's tomb removal, which led to violence in Nagpur on Monday.

The Maharashtra cyber department said strict legal action will be taken against those responsible for spreading such provocative content.

The chief minister underscored that those who attacked the police will also face “the strictest action”. “All other things are forgivable but not attacks on police.” He also noted that since Monday’s clashes Nagpur has been peaceful

The unrest, which erupted late on Monday night, saw large-scale arson, stone-pelting and attacks on police personnel, triggering a massive security crackdown

Nagpur police released a video of Fahim Shamim Khan, the alleged mastermind behind Monday’s violence, purportedly delivering an inflammatory speech.

Curfew remains in effect in multiple Nagpur areas, including Kotwali, Tehsil, and Nandanvan, as per police commissioner's order, until further notice.

NAGPUR: Curfew imposed in Nagpur after violent clashes led to 65 arrests, with police ensuring control and no fresh incidents reported.

The FIR was registered at the Ganeshpeth police station against Govind Shende, VHP's secretary in-charge of Maharashtra and Goa and others

Devendra Fadnavis said a rumour was spread that a replica burnt by VHP and Bajrang Dal protesters in the morning had religious scriptures on it

Security was beefed up around the tomb with police mandating the visitor registration and asking tourists to provide identity documents

Amid repeated demands for the tomb’s removal, the district administration has increased security around the site.

The conspiracy involved members of the BKI module based in various countries and was hatched on the directives of Pakistan-based BKI chief Wadhawa Singh Babbar by Germany-based accused Harjit Singh alias Laddi and Kulbeer Singh alias Sidhu, it said.

As many as 950 delegates from India and abroad who attended the meeting also formulated a comprehensive action plan to achieve this objective

Population imbalance, drug addiction and live-in relationships also figure in Parishad’s Central Board of Trustees meeting that began at Mahakumbh on Feb 7

Full-time ‘dharam rakshaks’ appointed to prevent religious conversion, bring the converted back to Hindu fold, says VHP chief

Immediate action sought in ensuring the return of places of worship in Kashi and Mathura; abolition of Waqf Board demanded

VHP’s two-day Margdarshak Mandal to begin at Mahakumbh Nagar on Friday, to seek enactment of common charities law

The VHP's Dharma Sansad in Prayagraj will address key issues like forming a Sanatan Board, abolishing the Waqf Board, and Mandir-Masjid disputes.

We didn’t invite a BJP leader to the event, invited the Prime Minister of India, says CBCI president Mar Andrews Thazhath

Justice Yadav’s statements were seen as targeting the Muslim community and invoked themes of majority rule, raising concerns about judicial impartiality and propriety.

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