Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD
Get unlimited access to 10,000+ magazines, newspapers and Premium stories for just
Try GOLD - Free
Arson, clashes in Nagpur as Aurangzeb row heats up
Hindustan Times Lucknow
|March 18, 2025
Several people, including at least 25 police and fire brigade personnel, were injured after large-scale violence erupted in various parts of Nagpur on Monday amid rumours that the holy book of the Muslim community was burnt during an agitation by Hindu right-wing outfits for the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, officers said.
NAGPUR:
The widespread arson and violence prompted several senior leaders, including chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union minister and Nagpur lawmaker Nitin Gadkari, making an appeal to people to not pay heed to rumours and maintain peace. "Do not believe in rumours. Let us work together to restore peace," said CM, who hails from Nagpur.
Gadkari also urged people not be swayed by misinformation. "I urge everyone not to believe in rumours and to maintain peace. Please do not come out onto the streets and cooperate with the law-and-order system," he added.
This story is from the March 18, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Lucknow.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Hindustan Times Lucknow
Hindustan Times Lucknow
Rohit, Kohli falter on return, India lose ODI
The return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to international cricket lasted 22 balls in all.as India endured a poor start to their white-ball tour of Australia. It was a seven-wicket defeat in the first ODI which had to be curtailed to a 26-over affair owing to four rain interruptions at Perth on Sunday.
3 mins
October 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Lucknow
Huma-Rachit make it red-carpet official
The cat's finally out of the bag! Actor Huma Qureshi and beau Rachit Singh, an acting coach, just made their relationship red-carpet official at the special screening of Thamma on Saturday.
1 min
October 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Lucknow
{ GREENPIECE } LET DIWALI NOT OVERSHADOW GOVARDHAN PUJA
In recent decades, a lot of the conversation related to festivals has been around Diwali on Amavasya, or the dark night.
1 min
October 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Lucknow
Ahead of polls, shifting loyalties come to fore
In Bihar's volatile political landscape, party-hoppers are no longer seen as outcasts but assets. With the assembly election campaign in full swing, the atmosphere is charged with defections, alliances of conveniences, and a clear shift towards electoral winnability over ideological commitment.
3 mins
October 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Lucknow
Nomination withdrawal ends today, Oppn deal still elusive
Uncertainty over seat-sharing persists
4 mins
October 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Lucknow
RBL Bank plans growth push with Emirates deal
The Dubai-based lender will own about 60% in RBL Bank once the deal is done
2 mins
October 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Lucknow
Kajol on 30 years of DDLJ: We never thought we were creating a legacy
It's been exactly 30 years since Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) hit theatres on October 20, 1995, and the love story of Raj and Simran continues to define romance for generations.
1 min
October 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Lucknow
Ladakh banks on talks to restore peace, normalcy
Ahead of scheduled discussions between the Centre and Ladakh representatives on October 22, local leaders have expressed hope that the negotiations will help the region heal from the trauma of the September 24 violence.
2 mins
October 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Lucknow
Farmers worried as cotton prices plunge amid cuts in import duty
India's decision to suspend a duty on cotton imports to allow for cheaper inbound shipments has caused prices to crash in a year of anticipated robust output, farmers and growers' unions have said.
1 min
October 20, 2025
Hindustan Times Lucknow
Necklace gifted by Napoleon to wife among jewels stolen from Louvre
Robbers wielding power tools scaled a furniture hoist outside the Louvre to make off with priceless jewellery from the world-renowned museum on Sunday, taking just seven minutes for the brazen, broad-daylight heist, sources and officials said.
1 min
October 20, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size