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Massive Protests Erupt After BJP MLA Offers Bounty on Priests Mumbai, July 12, 2025 – Maharashtra witnessed a wave of protests this week as Christian communities across the state expressed outrage over controversial remarks made by BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar. The MLA from Sangli allegedly offered monetary rewards ranging from ₹3 lakh to ₹11 lakh to anyone who targets Christian priests and missionaries accused of religious conversions. This incendiary statement has sparked condemnation from civil society, religious groups, and political opponents alike. The Statement and Its Fallout The controversy stems from a public address made by Padalkar on June 17, where he claimed that Christian missionaries were forcibly converting poor tribal people and Dalits. In what many have called an incitement to violence, Padalkar announced bounties on individuals allegedly involved in such conversions, sparking fears among the Christian community and raising serious concerns about communal harmony a...

Short news list july 11 2025 The News Lens in.  🛃 Global Tariff Tensions Trump imposes 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting August 1 ; warns of more if Canada retaliates. Trump slaps 50% tariff on Brazil after Lula's remarks; Brazil threatens countermeasures. 🗳️ Bihar Voter Roll Case SC to EC : Consider including Aadhaar, ration, and voter cards in Bihar electoral roll revision. Congress welcomes SC’s direction, calls it a relief for democracy . ✈️ Air India Crash Probe Preliminary report expected by July 12; focus on fuel control switches . Parliamentary panel seeks detailed answers from Air India . 🚀 Axiom-4 Mission Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s stay on ISS extended ; undocking planned for July 14 . NASA shares pictures of his meal in space . ✈️ India's Combat Jet Decision India awaits DRDO input to choose between UK or France for jet engine deal. Russia offers Su-57 fighter jets , but veterans prefer India’s own AMCA...

Muslims killed in India in the last 10 years (2015–2025) due to communal violence, mob lynching, and hate crimes. 📍 A Decade of Fear: Muslim Deaths in India from 2015 to 2025 Over the last ten years, India has witnessed a disturbing rise in violence rooted in religious hatred. Among the most affected have been members of the Muslim community—who make up nearly 15% of India’s population but have disproportionately borne the brunt of communal riots, lynchings, and targeted hate crimes. This article presents verified estimates, data-backed events, and a broader look at how communal tensions turned fatal for hundreds. 📌 The Data at a Glance Based on reports from independent watchdogs, human rights organizations, and limited official data, the following estimates emerge for 2015–2025 : Category Estimated Muslim Deaths Communal riots 300–400 Cow-vigilante lynchings 100+ Mob hate crimes (non-cow related) 50+ Total (Confirmed & Estimated) 500–600+ Thes...

  महाराष्ट्र में तीन-भाषा नीति रद्द: हिंदी थोपने के आरोपों के बीच सरकार का बड़ा फैसला मुंबई: महाराष्ट्र सरकार ने स्कूलों में लागू की जा रही तीन-भाषा नीति (Marathi, English, Hindi) को लेकर जारी दोनों सरकारी प्रस्तावों (GR) को रद्द कर दिया है। यह निर्णय राज्यभर में विरोध और हिंदी थोपने के आरोपों के बाद लिया गया है। अब सरकार ने इस नीति की समीक्षा के लिए एक विशेषज्ञ समिति गठित की है। 🔹 विवाद क्या था? 16 अप्रैल और 17 जून को महाराष्ट्र सरकार ने कक्षा 1 से 5 तक के छात्रों के लिए तीन भाषाओं की अनिवार्यता का सरकारी प्रस्ताव जारी किया था — जिनमें मराठी , अंग्रेज़ी और हिंदी शामिल थीं। इस पर विपक्षी दलों, सामाजिक संगठनों, शिक्षकों और साहित्यकारों ने आपत्ति जताई और इसे मराठी भाषा पर हमला बताया। राज ठाकरे की मनसे , उद्धव ठाकरे की शिवसेना (UBT) , एनसीपी (SP) और कांग्रेस जैसे दलों ने इस नीति का तीव्र विरोध किया। जगह-जगह प्रदर्शन हुए और लोगों ने GR की प्रतियां जलाकर अपना रोष जताया। 🔹 सरकार ने क्या सफाई दी? उपमुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस ने स्पष्ट किया कि महाराष्ट्र में केवल मराठी भाषा ही अन...

  Israel and Iran Edge Toward War as Retaliatory Strikes Escalate The Middle East finds itself at a dangerous crossroads as tensions between Israel and Iran reach alarming new heights. In a dramatic escalation, Israel’s Defense Minister issued a stark warning: “Tehran will burn” if Iran continues its missile strikes. The statement comes in response to Iran’s Severe Punishment operation, where over 100 drones and hundreds of ballistic missiles were fired at Israel following an earlier Israeli air offensive targeting Iran’s nuclear sites. Iran’s retaliatory strikes forced residents of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem into shelters as air raid sirens echoed across the cities. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Operation Rising Lion , Israel’s latest military campaign designed to neutralize Iran’s growing nuclear capabilities. A Dangerous Stand-Off with Global Consequences As both nations exchange threats and military actions, concerns grow over the potential...

  Title: Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate: US Intercepts Missiles as Conflict Intensifies Date: June 14, 2025 Tensions between Israel and Iran have reached a critical point after Israel launched a massive airstrike— Operation Rising Lion —targeting key Iranian nuclear facilities and senior military officials. The strikes reportedly killed over 70 people, including top members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard and nuclear scientists. In retaliation, Iran unleashed a barrage of more than 100 ballistic missiles and drones toward Israel’s major cities, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Israel’s multi-layered air defense systems—Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow—successfully intercepted most projectiles, but a few managed to hit civilian areas, injuring several and causing significant damage. The United States, standing firmly with Israel, deployed Patriot and THAAD missile systems and assisted in intercepting some of the incoming Iranian missiles. A U.S. Navy destroyer in the region a...