Nitish supports Communal Violence Bill

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 20:08

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday supported the Communal Violence Bill.

BJP to oppose Communal Violence Bill in Parliament

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 19:12

Asserting that the Communal Violence Bill will create bitterness among people, BJP president Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said his party would oppose it in Parliament as well as outside.

Ruckus inside Parliament complex

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 13:56

A member of the Hindu Sena was detained inside Parliament premises because he was creating ruckus on the delay of the passing of the Communal Violence Bill, police said.

Communal Violence Prevention Bill cleared by Cabinet

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 22:13

After much delay, the controversial Communal Violence Prevention Bill was on Monday cleared by the Union Cabinet after removal of certain provisions, reducing the role of the legislation in handling of riots and making it neutral between communities.

Cabinet may take up anti-communal violence bill

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 14:42

The government is planning to bring the controversial anti-communal violence bill in the Winter session of Parliament, informed sources said on Monday.

Blankets, clothes provided to Muzaffarnagar riot victims: Akhilesh Yadav

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 12:57

Giving details about the relief provided to Muzaffarnagar violence victims staying in relief camps, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said that a high-level committee has been formed to look into ground realities and it will soon submit its report.

Muzaffarnagar: Riots victims refuse to return home due to safety concerns

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 15:56

More than three months after the communal violence in Muzaffarnagar and adjoining districts rendered thousands of people homeless, the displaced people lodged in relief camps here refused to return home fearing for their safety.

Bail plea of eight accused in communal clash rejected

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 17:30

A local court has rejected the bail plea of eight accused in the alleged killing of three persons in an outbreak of communal violence in Budhana area on October 30.

Muzaffarnagar riots: Son of Khap council chief charge sheeted

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 14:55

Six people including the son of Khap council chief have been charge sheeted in connection with the murder of three persons in Bahawdi village during Muzaffarnagar riots, Special Investigation Team sources said.

Will not spare anyone who tries to whip up communal tension: Jayalalithaa

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 14:22

Expressing satisfaction over the law and order situation in state, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday said despite persistent attempts, Maoists have "been denied foothold" here and asserted her government will not spare anyone who tries to whip up communal passions.

Anti-Communal Violence bill in winter session: Sushilkumar Shinde

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 16:16

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Tuesday said the government intends to bring the communal violence prevention bill in the Winter session of Parliament.

13 communal clashes in UP in 8 months: Akhilesh

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 17:18

Uttar Pradesh has witnessed 13 incidents of communal tension, including one in Muzaffarnagar, from March to October this year, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said in a written reply in the Assembly on Monday.