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53-Year-Old Man Acquitted After 33 Years in 1993 Mumbai Riots Case Due to Insufficient Evidence
Dec 11, 2025 10:53 pm CST
A Mumbai court has acquitted 53-year-old Asif Ali Shaikh in a 1993 post-Babri Masjid demolition riots case after 33 years, citing lack of evidence and failure to prove his participation in the violence. The judgment highlights the prolonged legal process, as the court had previously acquitted 14 other accused in the same case between 2003 and 2023.
Odisha Extends Internet Ban in Cuttack Until October 7 Following Communal Clashes During Durga Festival
Oct 07, 2025 03:01 am CST
The Odisha government has extended internet restrictions in Cuttack until October 7 following violent clashes during Durga idol immersion ceremonies. Two separate incidents in Daragha Bazar left 31 people injured, including police personnel. Authorities aim to prevent the spread of inflammatory content on social media platforms that could further disrupt communal harmony and public peace.
Religious Tensions Escalate Across India Over 'I Love Muhammad' Poster Controversy
Sep 26, 2025 11:17 pm CST
Violent clashes erupted in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, as police used lathicharge against protesters following Friday prayers in the ongoing 'I Love Muhammad' poster controversy. The dispute, which began in Kanpur on September 4, has spread to multiple states including Gujarat, Karnataka, and throughout UP, prompting counter-demonstrations with 'I Love Mahadev' placards. Religious leaders from both communities claim provocation while authorities struggle to maintain order amid growing interfaith tensions.