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India's top court slams spokeswoman who sparked prophet row

New Delhi (AFP) - A ruling party spokeswoman whose remarks on Islam embroiled India in a diplomatic row and sparked huge protests should apologise for having "set the country on fire", New Delhi's top court said Friday.

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Nupur Sharma should have apologised to the nation, observes Supreme Court

‘The way she has ignited emotions across the country... This lady is single handedly responsible for what is happening in the country,’ says Bench.

The Hindu

Prophet Row: Nupur Sharma withdraws plea to club multiple FIRs after SC reprimands her and refuses to entertain petition

The Supreme Court was of the view that merely being the spokesperson of a national political party does not give any person a license to say such disturbing things. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court slams Times Now, Nupur Sharma over Prophet remarks

The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on Times Now and asked why the TV news channel held a debate on a matter that was subjudice, Live Law reported. The court was referring to the infamous May 26 debate where now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma made derogatory comments against…

Newslaundry

Twitter account that led to Zubair’s arrest back online

The account’s June 19 tweet, its first since its creation in Oct. 2021, formed the basis for the FIR

The Hindu

Police search metal factory for clues in Udaipur tailor murder case

It is suspected that the sharp weapons used in the murder were manufactured at the factory

The Hindu

Thousands protest in India’s Udaipur after Hindu tailor murdered

Holding saffron flags and placards, about 7,000 people demand death penalty for two Muslims accused of beheading Teli.

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Thousands protest after sectarian murder in India

Udaipur (India) (AFP) - Thousands of people protested in the Indian city of Udaipur on Thursday following the murder of a Hindu tailor, with many calling for the two Muslim men accused of killing him to get the death penalty.

AFP

Udaipur killing: Karnataka CM wants murderers to be hanged

Kanhaiya Lal was beheaded inside his shop in Udaipur allegedly for posting content in support of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma

The Hindu

Prophet row murder sparks fury on Indian social media

New Delhi (AFP) - The gruesome killing of a Hindu tailor has inflamed religious tensions in India and sparked a furious response on social media, including calls for reprisal attacks against the country's Muslim minority.

AFP

People & organisations responsible need to be traced, finished permanently: Sachin Pilot on Udaipur beheading

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday said that the gruesome murder of tailor Kanahiya Lal in Rajasthan's Udaipur has surpassed all limits of humanity and said the killers, through fast track court.

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Watch: This is how Udaipur murderers were caught

The two men, who beheaded a tailor on camera in Rajasthan's Udaipur and which rocked the nation, had tried to flee the city on a motorcycle.

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Zubair’s arrest: Five cases that illustrate Alt News cofounder's role in flagging hate speech online

On June 7, Alt News cofounder Mohammed Zubair posted the following on Twitter, after the social media platform sent him multiple emails about requests it had received from the police on Zubair’s tweets “violating” the law.

Newslaundry

NIA takes over Udaipur tailor murder case

Three more persons detained; angry protesters hit the streets demanding strong action against the culprits

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‘Modiji, protect us’: Beheaded Udaipur tailor’s kin want justice and revenge

A day after the gruesome murder of a tailor in broad daylight, Udaipur seemed on edge. As this reporter passed through, most shops were closed and streets deserted.

The Hindu

Udaipur murder | Timely action by Rajasthan police would have saved tailor’s life, says AIMIM chief Owaisi; calls killing ‘act of terror’

When a person in Hyderabad issued threats to the suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, Telangana police arrested him, Mr. Owaisi pointed out.

Newslaundry

News channels lament India’s ‘Talibanisation’ after Udaipur killing, some blame Zubair

Rahul Shivshankar would like you to believe that Alt News cofounder Mohammed Zubair “enabled” the gruesome killing of a Hindu tailor in Rajasthan’s Udaipur.

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Chronicling the online campaign to jail Mohammed Zubair

On June 27, Alt News cofounder Mohammed Zubair was arrested for allegedly hurting Hindu religious sentiments. The supposed reason: a satirical post from four years ago that a now-deleted Twitter account called Hanuman Bhakt apparently found offensive and flagged to the Delhi police on June 19.

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Lockdown in Indian city after gruesome sectarian killing

Udaipur (India) (AFP) - Hundreds of police were deployed in an Indian city on Wednesday after the murder of a Hindu tailor allegedly by two Muslims in revenge for inflammatory comments about Islam by a ruling party member.

Reuters

Police in northwest India ban public gatherings, suspend internet after Hindu slain

Fearing outbreaks of religious violence, police in the Indian state of Rajasthan banned public gatherings and suspended internet services a day after two Muslims posted a video claiming responsibility for slaying a Hindu man.

Al Jazeera

Hindu tailor murdered in India’s Udaipur over prophet remarks row

Mobile internet services and large gatherings restricted in Udaipur after two Muslim men allegedly behead Hindu tailor.

Al Jazeera

Who is Mohammed Zubair, the Indian journalist arrested by the Modi government?

Alt News co-founder has long been in the BJP’s crosshairs for his relentless debunking of fake news and false claims.

Newslaundry

Reporters Without Orders Ep 225: Nupur Sharma’s downfall, TV anchors in court

In this episode, host Nidhi Suresh is joined by Newslaundry’s Shivnarayan Rajpurohit.

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‘Bullet of hatred took him’: Father of teen shot by India police

Muslims in Ranchi condemn police for filing cases against Prophet remarks row protesters – even ones who were shot dead.

The Hindu

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