Prophet Row Live: Calcutta HC asks Bengal govt to call in central forces if stir over Prophet remark gets out of control

The Uttar Pradesh Police has so far arrested 357 people from nine districts in connection with the violence that erupted following the Friday prayers on June 10 over a controversial remark against Prophet Mohammad, a senior official said. Meanwhile, a day after Jharkhand police put up posters carrying photographs of those allegedly involved in the recent violent protests in Ranchi, the state’s Home Secretary Rajiv Arun Ekka on Wednesday evening sought an explanation from the SSP over the “unlawful” act.

Islamists in Bangladesh hold protest rally against controversial remarks by former BJP spokespersons

Activists of an Islamic party in Bangladesh on Thursday took to the streets in the national capital, demanding that a resolution be passed in Parliament condemning the controversial remarks made by two former BJP spokespersons againstProphetMohammed and the Indian envoy be summoned by the foreign office to lodge an official protest.

India's relationship with Middle East countries strong, says Muraleedharan

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Thursday asserted that India's ties with Middle East countries were strong and it will not strain due to the recent remarks made by a now suspended BJP leader on Prophet Mohammed.

Efforts on to identify who beat up Muslim brothers after asking their names: Ranchi Police

The police on Thursday said that efforts are on to find out the members of a group that allegedly asked two brothers, who were out to buy pizza, their names and assaulted them after coming to know they were Muslims on June 10 in Ranchi.The incident occurred hours after a violent protest against controversial remarks onProphetMohammed by BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma who was suspended later.

Calcutta HC asks Bengal govt to call in central forces if stir over Prophet remark gets out of control

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the West Bengal government to take all possible steps to ensure that no violence takes place during any protest over the controversial remarks made againstProphetMohammed by now-sacked BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.

Right wing outfits denied permission to hold rally in Karnataka

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal (BD) have been denied permission to hold a protest rally against the violence amid protests in many parts of the country over the controversial remarks made on the Prophet. The two outfits had planned a rally on Thursday in the city to register their protest against people who indulge in violence in the pretext of protesting against certain remarks made by BJP leaders against the Prophet. (PTI)

VHP, Bajrang Dal demonstrate in Delhi against violent protest

The Vishva Hindu Parishad and its youth wing Bajrang Dal Thursday staged demonstrations here against the recent violence in parts of the country over the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad by two now-removed BJP functionaries.

The VHP said the demonstrations have been organised outside at least 10 sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) offices in the national capital against the "growing extremist incidents by Islamic Jihadi fundamentalists".

The demonstrators have demanded strict action against those who "instigated" people that led to violent protests after Friday prayers on June 10.

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Act in accordance with law: Supreme Court to Uttar Pradesh on demolitions

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to file a response on pleas by Jamiat-Ulama-I-Hind and others seeking directions to state government authorities to ensure that no further demolitions of properties are carried out in State without following due process.

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SC hearing on demolition of houses in UP begins

The Supreme Court has begunthe hearing of a plea filed by Jamiat-Ulama-I-Hind seeking directions to the Uttar Pradesh authorities to ensure that no further demolitions of properties are carried out in the state without following the due process.

Section 144 continues to remain imposed in violence-hit areas in Ranchi

UN chief's Spokesperson calls for halt to violence in India amidst protest after controversial remarks against Prophet

The Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a halt to any sort of violence, especially one based on perceived religious differences and hatred, amidst protests in India over the controversial remarks by two now-suspended BJP functionaries against the Prophet.

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Muslim community in UP's Shahjahanpur writes to Prez demanding arrest, NSA against Nupur Sharma

Members of the Muslim community gathered at a mosque here to register their protest against the controversial remark onProphetMohammad and demanded the arrest of now-removed BJP leader Nupur Sharma.

So far, 357 held for violence after Friday prayers: UP Police official

The Uttar Pradesh Police has so far arrested 357 people from nine districts in connection with the violence that erupted following the Friday prayers on June 10 over a controversial remark againstProphetMohammad, a senior official said on Wednesday.