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    Remembering the Gulbarg Society Massacre: CPI(M) Honors Ehsan Jafri and Zakia Jafri

    New Delhi, February 28 The CPI(M) on Saturday paid tribute to former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, who was killed in the Gulbarg Society in Ahmedabad during the 2002 Gujarat riots.In a post on X, the CPI(M) also remembered the legacy of Ehsan's wife, Zakia Jafri, one of the prominent voices among...
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    Literary Seminar Examines Partition's Roots

    New Delhi, February 26 Calling the Partition of India a "well-planned conspiracy," speakers at a literary event held at a Delhi University college on Thursday said that the 1947 division was a political move that deepened hatred and violence along religious lines.Various dignitaries spoke at...
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    Lack of Evidence Leads to Acquittal in 2013 Muzaffarnagar Riots

    Muzaffarnagar (UP), February 25 A court here has acquitted 37 accused in the 2013 communal riots case related to the killing of eight people, citing a lack of evidence.Additional District and Sessions Judge Manjula Bhalotiya acquitted 37 accused on Tuesday, stating that the prosecution failed...
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    State Prepares for Peaceful Holi After Last Year's Incidents

    Patna, February 24 Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit instructed officials on Tuesday to enhance security measures to ensure "peaceful" and "harmonious" celebrations of Holi on March 3-4, officials said.He was addressing a high-level review meeting, held to assess law and order preparedness...
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    Northeast Delhi Riots: Victims Share Stories, Activists Demand Accountability

    New Delhi, February 23 Six years after the communal riots that shook northeast Delhi in February 2020, activists and political leaders on Monday claimed that justice remains delayed, investigations are flawed, and rehabilitation is inadequate for many affected families.Speaking at a memorial...
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    Religious Leaders Seek Action Over Controversial Statements

    Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), February 19 – Religious leaders in Ayodhya have strongly condemned recent remarks made by Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani in response to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statements on intensifying efforts for the "return home" of those who wish to do so. They...
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    India-Bangladesh Ties Resetting – Security Officials Warn of Potential Risks

    New Delhi, February 19 – With Tarique Rahman beginning his first term as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, all eyes are on how he will handle his neighboring countries. The initial signs have been positive, especially concerning India. However, security agencies caution against a resurgence in...
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    Tarique Rahman's Inaugural Address: A Focus on Harmony and Security in Bangladesh

    Dhaka, February 18 – In his inaugural address to the nation, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman pledged to strengthen the rule of law and ensure a safe and secure environment for all citizens, regardless of their background or beliefs.Rahman, a 60-year-old leader, emphasized the importance of...
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    Bangladesh PM Addresses Concerns Over Minority Attacks, Promises Rule of Law

    Dhaka, February 18 Bangladesh's newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman vowed to strengthen the rule of law on Wednesday and said his government would turn the country into a safe land for people of all faiths, regardless of party, opinion, religion, or ethnicity.In his maiden televised...
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    BJP Leader Alleges Muslim Group Formation in West Bengal Border Areas

    Kolkata, February 16 Senior BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar on Monday alleged that Muslims with cross-border connections are entering and settling in border districts of West Bengal, calling the trend "alarming" for law and order.Addressing reporters, Majumdar said, "With the formation of several...
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    Multiple Deaths of Hindu Minority Raise Concerns in Bangladesh

    Dhaka, February 12 The bloody body of a young tea garden worker, with his hands and legs tied with ropes, was found in the Moulvibazar area in northeastern Bangladesh, a media report said on Thursday.This is the second murder of a Hindu person in as many days, ahead of the voting for the 13th...
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    Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Prioritizes Neighborly Relations

    Dhaka, February 11 Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman said on Wednesday that his party would work to build "strong, respectful, and mutually beneficial" relations with India if voted into power.Rahman made the comments during a meeting with a group of journalists in Dhaka on the...
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    Bangladesh Minority Deaths Spark Concerns Ahead of Elections

    Dhaka, February 10 A 62-year-old Hindu businessman was killed by unidentified men inside his shop in the Trishal upazila of Mymensingh, Bangladesh, according to a local media report on Tuesday.The incident took place on Monday night at the Bogar Bazar intersection in the upazila, according to...
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