UN envoy says 'reasonable grounds' to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct 7
Hamas has rejected earlier allegations that its fighters committed sexual assault.. The UN envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict said in a new report... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaTale of 'revenge' to errand that ended in death — anger, remorse among families of Haldwani victims
Clashes which followed demolition of 'illegal' mosque in Uttarakhand's Haldwani claimed 5 lives. The deceased's families narrate stories of frantic searches & vengeful neighbours. Key Points
ThePrintHow violence shown in Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal can affect mental health | Explained
Ranbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol’s Animal and violence shown in cinema can negatively affect the mental health of all. Here are what experts have to say. Key Points
FirstpostOnline violence against women not taken seriously enough by courts, says Indian IT group study
Study based on analysis of 94 court cases by Karnataka-based lawyers Malavika Rajkumar and Shreeja Sen. It was published earlier this month on the group’s website. Key Points
ThePrintHave heart-to-heart conversation to end trust deficit: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Meiteis, Kukis in Manipur
Manipur had been witnessing large-scale violence in the last few months. More than 180 people have lost their lives since ethnic violence broke out in the state on May 3, when a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei demand for ST status. Key Points
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Manipur violence: 3 killed in shoot-out with armed miscreants in Ukhrul
As many as three people were killed in fresh violence in Manipur’s Ukhrul district early this morning. The victims were killed in an exchange of fire with armed miscreants. Key Points
India TodayNuh violence: Hindu group recites Hanuman Chalisa in open, conducts rally in Sonipat
Following the recent communal violence in Haryana's Nuh, Hindu groups are organising rallies and Hanuman Chalisa chantings in various parts of the state. These programmes are being held to "express their outrage" over the violence. Key Points
India Today14 Haryana panchayats decide to 'boycott Muslims' after clashes, inform police
Panchayats of 14 Haryana villages have written to the police and administration, informing them of the decision to boycott members of the Muslim community. The letter came after the communal violence that started on July 31 in the BJP-ruled state. Key Points
India TodayInternet ban to continue in Haryana's Nuh till August 8
The Indian state of Haryana has extended its suspension of mobile internet services in Nuh district until August 8 due to the critical and tense situation following violence between two groups. The Haryana Home Secretary stated that social media and messaging services on mobile internet services could transmit inflammatory material and false rumours that could potentially lead to damage to public assets and public law and order. Key Points
Economic TimesManipur reports fresh violence, 15 houses torched, one person shot
Fresh violence broke out in Manipur's Imphal West district as a mob set fire to fifteen houses in Langol Games village. Security personnel fired tear gas shells to control the situation, and a 45-year-old man was admitted to hospital with bullet wounds while areas remained restricted. Key Points
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Haryana violence done to divert people's attention from Manipur: Congress leader
Udit Raj claimed that this was done to divert people's attention from the ongoing violence in Manipur. He said that the people of Mewat were "provoked". Key Points
India TodayNever seen such mayhem since 1992, claim Nuh residents
The Vishva Hindu Parishad which organised the rally which forms the kernel of the confrontation claims the ruckus was doing of some anti-national people , who disrupted the procession. A senior member of the Hindu right-wing group alleged local Muslim leaders provoked people to create unrest. Srikishan, a local resident, on the other hand, attributed the triggering of violence to administrative negligence and claimed there were very few policemen to begin with to manage the procession. Key Points
Economic TimesSupreme Court asks to deploy heavy force, CCTVs in light of Nuh violence; lists matter for hearing on Aug
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi while hearing a plea to stop rallies held by VHP. The matter has been listed on August 4. The Supreme Court has asked for hate speech and violence to be stopped, CCTV cameras to be installed, and additional forces to be deployed if required. The Centre has also been ordered to ensure that no hate speech or violence takes place in Delhi-NCR. Five people, including two homeguards, have died in communal clashes that broke out in Nuh Chowk in Haryana. Key Points
Economic TimesIs Intelligence failure responsible for Haryana violence?
Inputs on possibilities of violence in Haryana's Nuh and Gurugram were received by the Haryana intelligence in advance, sources have said. Police say they already had taken a note of the social media videos and an adequate police force was deployed. So far, six people have lost their lives in the violence. Key Points
India TodayHaryana Violence: 6 dead including 2 home guards and 4 civilians, 116 people arrested, says CM Manohar Lal
Six people, including two home guards and four civilians, have died in the recent violence in Nuh, Haryana, with 116 arrested in connection with the incidents. Haryanas chief minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, has appealed for peace, with 20 paramilitary forces and 30 police units spread throughout the state to maintain calm in response to violence, which has since also broken out in nearby districts, including Gurugram. Key Points
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Haryana communal clashes: Both sides were ready, but police wasn't
Haryana is in the grip of deadly violence. But the clashes didn't come without warnings. Videos were released, there was online chatter and an MLA had even spoken on the issue in the Haryana assembly. It seemed everyone was prepared for the violence, except the Haryana Police, which missed the obvious signs. Key Points
India TodayBJP claim at least 45 killed in Bengal panchayat polls, terms Mamata Banerjee 'ruthless'
Violence rocked the July 8 rural polls, leaving 15 dead while ballot boxes were vandalised, ballot papers burnt and bombs thrown at rivals in several places. Repolling was held on Monday in 696 booths across 19 districts where voting was declared void amid allegations of ballot box tampering and violence. Key Points
Economic Times2 Trinamool workers killed in poll-related violence in Bengal, toll reaches 20
As many as 20 people have been killed in election-related violence in West Bengal. Two Trinamool Congress workers were killed in Malda and South 24 Parganas, taking the toll to 20. Key Points
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