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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bajrang Dal removed Muslim shopkeepers at the Kanpur Tapeshwari Fair

During the ongoing fair in Kanpur, the Bajrang Dal removed Muslim shopkeepers under the pretext of religious sentiments and claimed that their presence was inappropriate.

Mar 22 • 03:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Stay away from social media and...', Nainital HC reprimands 'Mohammad Deepak'

The Nainital High Court has denied relief to Mohammad Deepak Kumar amid ongoing religious tensions in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, advising him to stay off social media and cooperate with police investigations.

Mar 20 • 10:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Ganga's Flow, On a Boat, and Iftar... FIR Against Muslim Youths in Varanasi

An FIR has been filed against Muslim youths in Varanasi for holding an iftar party on a boat in the Ganges, provoking communal tensions.

Mar 17 • 05:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Religious leaders condemn Michigan synagogue attack – but moving forward together tricky

Jewish and Arab American leaders have condemned the recent attack on a Michigan synagogue, highlighting the complexities of community relations and ongoing tensions amidst broader geopolitical issues.

Mar 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Does the visit of the "religious scholars" limit tensions between Kabul and Islamabad?

A delegation of Pakistani religious scholars has arrived in Kabul to help reduce rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Mar 12 • 07:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Russian Puppets in Action: Hired Serbs Were Supposed to Stir Up Conflict in France and Germany Using Religion

A group of Serbs from a small town in Serbia were reportedly hired by Russian intelligence to incite religious and national tensions in France and Germany.

Mar 10 • 15:58 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

A church under siege in the heart of Europe: How Ukraine’s religious war spills into another country

A conflict over a church in the Moldovan village of Dereneu illustrates the broader religious and political tensions in Moldova amidst the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Mar 10 • 14:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"The school is secular". And the Madonna of San Luca in Bologna is left outside

The debate in Italy centers around the secular nature of schools, particularly regarding the exclusion of religious symbols like the Madonna of San Luca, highlighting tensions between traditional Catholic values and modern secularism.

Mar 10 • 12:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Ashutosh Brahmachari self-inflicted cut...' Chairman of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Trust raises multiple demands

The controversy surrounding an alleged attack on Ashutosh Brahmachari escalates as he claims it was life-threatening, while Dinesh Falihari from the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Trust accuses him of staging the incident.

Mar 9 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Auto driver arrested for making his 12-year-old son write 'Jai Shri Ram' on a mosque wall

An auto driver in Karnataka was arrested for prompting his minor son to write 'Jai Shri Ram' on a mosque wall, highlighting tensions in the area.

Mar 9 • 04:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt-Rödelheim: The Iran War Influences Dispute Over Mosque Ban

In Frankfurt-Rödelheim, ongoing tensions between state efforts against Islamism and the religious freedoms claimed by the community are highlighted by protests at the Imam-Ali Mosque, which has been closed to the congregation since July 2024.

Mar 6 • 12:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Theology Instead of Military Strategy: The U.S. Army Justifies the War on Iran with Religious Discourse

Amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Israel against Iran, there is a growing discourse in the U.S. that intertwines military strategies with religious interpretations, suggesting a prophetic view of the conflict.

Mar 4 • 14:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When Khamenei last visited India, he went to Karnataka and Kashmir

The article discusses Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's 1981 visit to India, highlighting his travels to Karnataka and Kashmir during a time of significant religious tensions in the region.

Mar 2 • 07:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Buraq Square Law: A Legislative Tool to Entrench Occupation Control over Sacred Sites

The recent approval of the 'Buraq Square Law' by Israel's Knesset raises concerns over its implications for religious freedoms and control over sacred sites in Jerusalem.

Mar 1 • 10:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

What are the religious implications of Israel's war on Iran?

The article discusses how Israel is framing its military actions against Iran through a religious lens, aligning them with Jewish heritage and identity.

Feb 28 • 16:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Where was 'This road is not for Muslims' written?

The article discusses the controversial statement 'This road is not for Muslims,' reflecting tensions surrounding religious and social issues in India's context.

Feb 27 • 15:12 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Legal case sheds light on US-Nigeria tensions over religious freedom

A legal case involving a Nigerian man suffering from a stroke highlights ongoing tensions between the US and Nigeria regarding religious freedom issues.

Feb 26 • 21:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Allegations of religious conversion under the guise of exorcism, police took into custody

A report from Bhojpur district in India highlights tensions over alleged religious conversion linked to an individual promoting conversion under the pretense of exorcism.

Feb 24 • 16:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Recitation of Hanuman Chalisa Outside Mosque in Response to Prayer at Lucknow University

A Hindu organization recited the Hanuman Chalisa outside a mosque at Lucknow University following a prayer by Muslim students, leading to police intervention and legal actions against some students.

Feb 24 • 10:42 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Fasting together: Ramadan and Lent in Sierra Leone’s spirit of harmony

In Sierra Leone, Christians and Muslims are celebrating Lent and Ramadan simultaneously, showcasing a spirit of harmony despite political tensions.

Feb 21 • 12:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Dispute Over Offering Prayer in Mohammadganj Village, Hindu Side Warns of Migration

A dispute over offering prayers in Mohammadganj village of Uttar Pradesh has escalated, leading to tensions between Hindu and Muslim residents.

Feb 19 • 13:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Ruckus over reels being made in a cemetery in Buldhana, Maharashtra

A video of two youths making selfie reels in a Muslim cemetery in Buldhana, Maharashtra, sparked tensions and outrage among local residents.

Feb 18 • 04:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The tomb was demolished in Ghaziabad! Even the debris was taken away, police registered an FIR

A video showing individuals demolishing a religious tomb in Ghaziabad has sparked significant local unrest and prompted police action.

Feb 17 • 05:23 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Tunisia jails five over deadly 2023 Djerba synagogue attack

Five individuals have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the May 2023 attack on the Ghriba synagogue in Djerba, Tunisia, which left five dead.

Feb 16 • 17:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Violent Clash Between Kanwariyas and Muslim Group

A minor dispute escalated into a violent clash near a Kanwariyas camp in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh.

Feb 16 • 10:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Ruckus in Ghaziabad Before Mahashivaratri, Tension Spread After Goat Was Brought into Building

A tense situation arose in Ghaziabad's Shalimar Garden area before Mahashivaratri after a goat was reportedly brought into a newly constructed building, leading to protests from local residents.

Feb 14 • 16:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'You are becoming a hero...': Why the Malaysian PM reprimanded a Muslim group during PM Modi's visit

During PM Modi's visit to Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim addressed a controversial rally organized by Muslim groups advocating for the replacement of an old temple with a mosque.

Feb 10 • 11:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Is Bengal becoming a political laboratory for Babri? Mamata is anxious due to Hindu organizations' march

The political climate in West Bengal is heating up with religious polarization ahead of the assembly elections, marked by tensions surrounding a mosque foundation-laying ceremony.

Feb 10 • 06:36 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Protection of Religious Education Teachers in Public Schools Reopens a Divide Among Chivite's Partners

The protection of religion teachers in public schools is causing renewed political tensions among the partners of Navarre's government led by María Chivite.

Feb 5 • 20:50 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Crime & Justice

Art teacher critically injured by student in southern France school stabbing

A 14-year-old student in southern France stabbed an art teacher multiple times, resulting in critical injuries, with the attack linked to personal tensions rather than political or religious motives.

Feb 4 • 00:06 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Jewish Teacher on School Concept: "At our school, there is food that is kosher"

The Osnabrück Three-Religions School offers Christian, Jewish, and Muslim religious education to promote tolerance, and has not faced conflicts despite recent tensions.

Jan 14 • 10:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The moderate religious figure targeted: "They even use the PD"

An imam in Italy reveals that the Muslim Brotherhood aims to elect a representative like Zohran Mamdani in Italy, supporting the Democratic Party amid threats and interreligious tensions.

Jan 8 • 05:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

The priest who criticized the Church was called a heretic. Today many celebrate him

The article discusses the legacy of Martin Luther, who was excommunicated by Pope Leo X on this day in 1521, highlighting the ensuing religious tensions and the rise of Protestantism.

Jan 3 • 08:13 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

These parents who choose Catholic education while rejecting its religious character

An increasing number of families are opting for Catholic schooling due to its pedagogical quality and discipline, often without embracing its spiritual mission, leading to tensions between parents and institutions.

Dec 29 • 16:23 UTC

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