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1 killed in communal clash in Nepal’s India-bordering Sunsari; prohibitory orders imposed | World News

1 killed in communal clash in Nepal’s India-bordering Sunsari; prohibitory orders imposed | World News

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2 min readUpdated: Jul 27, 2026 10:16 AM IST One person was killed and more than a dozen others, including security personnel, were injured in a communal clash in Nepal’s Sunsari district bordering India, officials said on Monday. The District Administration Office in Sunsari imposed indefinite prohibitory orders in five market areas from 7 am on Monday. The restrictions ban gatherings of more than four people, demonstrations, public meetings and sit-ins until further notice. The violence broke out on Sunday night in the Kaptangunj area of Devgunj Rural Municipality after members of two religious communities clashed over the use of loudspeakers and the display of religious flags during separate events, police said. A verbal altercation escalated into violence, prompting security personnel to intervene. During efforts to control the situation, security forces opened fire, killing 24-year-old Om Prakash Mehta. More than a dozen people, including security personnel, were injured in the clashes, police said. Authorities warned that anyone violating the prohibitory orders could face a fine of NPR 500, imprisonment of up to one month, or …

‘How can you deny the communal angle?’: Rabbi Shergill backs AR Rahman’s controversial claim | Bollywood News

‘How can you deny the communal angle?’: Rabbi Shergill backs AR Rahman’s controversial claim | Bollywood News

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5 min readHyderabadJul 2, 2026 09:26 AM IST When AR Rahman recently suggested that communal bias had seeped into India’s entertainment industry, it sparked a wave of reactions from across the music and film world. The latest voice to weigh in belongs to Rabbi Shergill, the artist behind hits like ‘Bulla Ki Jaana’ and ‘Tere Bin’, who says that whatever the precise context of Rahman’s remark, the concern it raises is impossible to brush aside in the current climate. ‘How can you deny the communal angle?’ Rabbi Shergill made the remarks during an appearance on The Life Savers Show, where he was asked to respond to Rahman’s comments. “I don’t know in what context he said it, but how can you deny that right now? How can you deny the communal angle?” he said. Rabbi then brought up teh term ‘propaganda cinema’ and claimed that a lot of film financing had gone in that direction. “I can’t specifically say it’s there in the music industry because I don’t live in Mumbai or interact with those …

‘I respect what AR Rahman ji has shared’: Anup Jalota on composer’s ‘communal’ remark | Bollywood News

‘I respect what AR Rahman ji has shared’: Anup Jalota on composer’s ‘communal’ remark | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 30, 2026 06:55 PM IST Veteran singer Anup Jalota has now weighed in on AR Rahman’s claims from earlier this year that over the past eight years, the Grammy Award-winning composer has less work coming his way in Bollywood, attributing it to a “communal thing.” Jalota said while he respects Rahman’s remarks, his experience has been very different, where music has always played a unifying role. What Anup Jalota said “I have always believed that music belongs to everyone, and rises above religion, caste, and every other identity. Throughout my career, I have worked with musicians, composers, and artists from diverse backgrounds, and I have always been treated with warmth and respect. Every individual has their own experiences, and I respect what AR Rahman ji has shared,” Anup Jalota said in a recent interview. “Personally, however, my journey has reinforced my belief that music has the unique ability to unite people where many other things divide them,” he added while speaking to the Times of India. AR Rahman’s remarks and clarification In …

‘They said I have ‘double dad’ syndrome, made communal remarks’: Ansiba Hassan on ex-AMMA colleagues | Entertainment News

‘They said I have ‘double dad’ syndrome, made communal remarks’: Ansiba Hassan on ex-AMMA colleagues | Entertainment News

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3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Jun 28, 2026 10:04 AM IST Ansiba Hassan, whose role in the Mohanlal-starrer Drishyam films propelled her to fame, has alleged that she faced abuse and communal remarks from some actors, including Tini Tom and Lakshmi Priya, who were members of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA). On June 19, Ansiba, 34, filed a petition at the Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate court against her co-actor Tiny Tom, alleging that he made abusive and communal remarks against her. She moved court following an alleged delay by the Kochi police in filing an FIR based on her complaint. On June 26, Ansiba filed a separate complaint at Palarivattom police station against actor Lakshmi Priya, the former vice-president of AMMA; Swetha Menon, the former president of AMMA; and Sukumar, the owner of an online entertainment channel, alleging a malicious campaign against her. Swetha Menon, Tini Tom and Lakshmi Priya have denied all charges levelled against them. Speaking to The Indian Express, Ansiba said that during her tenure in AMMA, she stood for “what …

Four held in Ujjain for blowing up car in Muharram stunt; police rule out communal angle

Four held in Ujjain for blowing up car in Muharram stunt; police rule out communal angle

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Four men, including an Akhara organiser, have been arrested in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain for blowing up a car hung to a crane during Muharram processions, officials said on Thursday (June 25, 2026), adding that the National Security Act (NSA) may be invoked against them. The police have, however, ruled out a communal angle behind the act.  According to officials, the stunt took place on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) night during Muharram processions being held at Shere Adaan locality under Badnagar police station range where a van was hung onto a crane and blown up using firecrackers.  Viral videos show a white van hanging through a crane about 40 feet from the ground which is blown up with firecrackers kept inside it, creating a significant explosion, with attendees chanting and raising religious flags. A message on a paper was also pasted on the windshield of the van which read “Le phir aa gaye (Here they come again)”. Ujjain Superintendent of Police (SP) Pradeep Sharma told The Hindu that an FIR was registered after the police took cognisance …

Vellappally terms IUML a communal outfit in a secular garb

Vellappally terms IUML a communal outfit in a secular garb

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SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan launched a broadside against the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and obliquely attacked its allies in the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) in an editorial in the social organisation’s mouthpiece, Yoga Nadam, on Wednesday.  In a signed editorial, Mr. Natesan reiterated his accusation, made ahead of the Assembly election, that the IUML was a “true blue communal party wearing a secular garb”. In what seemed to be an oblique reference to the IUML, Mr. Natesan stated that “divisive forces were gunning for the SNDP Yogam, and the social organisation could ill-afford to remain muted when “political parties in power cradled a communal outfit”.  Mr. Natesan suggested that an attack on the SNDP Yogam was an assault on the aspirations of the backward class, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities in the State. He alleged that the appointment of personal staff (of IUML Ministers) indicated that the party would only “behave communally once in power”.  Minister’s statement He flagged a socio-political plot to “hedge in and undermine” the Hindu majority …

Communal stir in Dehradun after BJP worker killed, alleged accused’s house bulldozed

Communal stir in Dehradun after BJP worker killed, alleged accused’s house bulldozed

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A 44-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker was killed and his two brothers were injured in an irrigation water dispute between neighbours in Dehradun’s Vikasnagar area late on Saturday, sparking violent protests in the area, with irate crowds demanding immediate action, pelting stones, and setting fire to one of the suspect’s house. Meanwhile, police deployed additional teams and paramilitary forces to maintain law and order, arrested four suspects, and the district administration demolished an alleged illegal construction at the accused’s other house. Security person at the site as the residence of the alleged accused in Dehradun. Area placed under strict surveillance. (ANI) According to the police, the incident occurred around 6.30 pm on Saturday after an argument broke out between the victim, Vinod Kumar, and a neighbour named Imtiyaz over an ongoing irrigation dispute in Bairagiwala village. “During the incident, members of one group allegedly assaulted the three brothers—Ashok, Vinod, and Rajesh Kumar. They were taken to Lehman Hospital, where Vinod succumbed to his injuries,” said Dehradun senior superintendent of police (SSP) Pramendra Singh Dobhal. The …

‘One Kerala story, state remains model of communal harmony despite identity politics’, says Shashi Tharoor after UDF sweep

‘One Kerala story, state remains model of communal harmony despite identity politics’, says Shashi Tharoor after UDF sweep

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described Keralam as a “model of communal harmony” despite the growing influence of identity politics in the country, citing the electoral choices made by voters across communities in the recently concluded 2026 Assembly elections. In a post on X, Tharoor termed it “One Kerala story” and highlighted how constituencies with majority populations from one community elected candidates belonging to another faith. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Shilpa Rao on AR Rahman’s communal comment, says she has lost projects: ‘Don’t be gullible’ | Bollywood News

Shilpa Rao on AR Rahman’s communal comment, says she has lost projects: ‘Don’t be gullible’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiMay 2, 2026 11:42 AM IST Over the past few months, the Hindi film music industry has witnessed a series of developments that have sparked both concern and debate among fans and insiders alike. On one hand, audiences were taken aback by reports that Arijit Singh had announced his retirement from playback singing. Around the same time, comments by AR Rahman drew nationwide attention, as he spoke about receiving fewer opportunities in Hindi cinema over the past eight years. He suggested that the reasons could be “communal” and pointed to a broader power shift in the industry, where. ‘Abstain from being gullible’ Amid these developments, National Award-winning playback singer Shilpa Rao shared her perspective at the 13th edition of Expresso by SCREEN. In a conversation moderated by Suvir Saran and Suanshu Khurana, Shilpa reflected on navigating narratives within the industry. “You have to abstain as much as possible from being gullible and listening to a narrative and believe it and also do it. So if you abstain from that as much as possible …

Rahul condemns Uttam Nagar violence, accuses BJP of stoking communal tensions

Rahul condemns Uttam Nagar violence, accuses BJP of stoking communal tensions

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday strongly condemned the violence in Uttam Nagar, Delhi, urging residents not to fall for “any provocation”. He accused the BJP of instigating communal tensions in the area, describing the incident as part of a broader strategy to divert attention from critical national issues. Gandhi took to X, stating, “The people of Uttam Nagar have paid a heavy price for the violence – on one side, a young man, Tarun, lost his life, and on the other, an entire family is facing persecution. They don`t want any more bloodshed. Bloodshed is what only the BJP and its ecosystem desire, which seizes every opportunity to bake the bread of violence on the griddle of hate.” उत्तम नगर के लोगों ने हिंसा की भारी कीमत चुकाई है – एक तरफ एक जवान लड़के, तरुण, की जान चली गई, दूसरी तरफ एक पूरा परिवार उत्पीड़न का सामना कर रहा है। उन्हें और खून-खराबा नहीं चाहिए। खून-खराबा केवल BJP और उसका इकोसिस्टम चाहता है, जो नफ़रत के तवे पर हिंसा की रोटी सेंकने के …