Vandalism
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Bihar: Delayed train sparks student protest in Patliputra; IG, several cops hurt in stone pelting
Bihar | Jun 14, 2026, 07:36 AM ISTThe agitated candidates, who were on their way to examination centres for the Bihar Police Prohibition Constable, Warder, and Mobile Squad Constable recruitment tests, blocked railway tracks, alleging that delayed train services had jeopardised their chances of reaching their centres on time.
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Andhra: 18 arrested for vandalism during RCB victory celebrations in Kurnool, paraded on road
India | Jun 02, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTAccording to police, several buses belonging to the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) were targeted during the celebrations. Windows of multiple buses were damaged, causing losses to public property.
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Shady WhatsApp groups, provocative texts and Pak links: What led to violence in Noida labour protest
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 14, 2026, 10:19 AM ISTCCTV footage from an industrial unit surfaced, showing groups of individuals forcibly breaking open factory gates and entering premises. The footage further shows the attackers carrying sticks and rods, and deliberately destroying surveillance cameras to avoid identification.
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Birgunj lockdown: Nepal imposes curfew till 8 am today amid communal clashes, mosque vandalism
World | Jan 05, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTThe flashpoint in Dhanusha district saw youths trash a mosque in retaliation for purported anti-Hindu slurs in a TikTok video posted by two Muslim youths—now detained. By Sunday, fury exploded in Birgunj: crowds burned tires, ransacked a police post, and scuffled with officers.
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Nepal Gen Z protests: SC, banks set to open as situation improves; Army releases update on curfew
World | Sep 11, 2025, 10:55 PM ISTNepal is reeling under severe protests by Gen Z. The unrest initially began with the government's order to ban social media platforms but gradually turned into an anti-corruption movement. Protestors took to streets and resorted to vandalism and arson. Houses of several leaders were damaged.
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Nepal Gen Z protests: Ministers, family cling to Army helicopter to dodge protestors | Video
World | Sep 10, 2025, 10:54 PM ISTIn response to the escalating unrest, the army has been deployed to maintain security and restore order in the Himalayan nation. To restore order, the military has imposed strict restrictions across the nation, limiting public movement and gatherings.
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Karnataka: Religious idol vandalism triggers tension in Shivamogga's Raggigudda area
Karnataka | Jul 06, 2025, 12:32 PM ISTThe incident took place in the Shantinagar ward, where the idols had been placed on the main road just days earlier. The desecration sparked strong condemnation from the community, who expressed anger over the perceived insult to their religious sentiments.
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Caught on cam: Teen with criminal record vandalises BEST bus with sword in Mumbai, threatens driver
Maharashtra | Apr 20, 2025, 03:04 PM ISTAccording to reports, the teenager halted a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus and threatened its driver with a sword.
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Kolkata: Jadavpur University student arrested over March 1 vandalism on campus
West Bengal | Mar 13, 2025, 11:45 AM ISTJadavpur University vandalism: On March 2, a former JU student was arrested from his rented flat in South Kolkata on charges of being present on the campus during the protest and arson and taking part in the vandalism.
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RPF warns against vandalism of Railway properties: A look at consequences for such 'unlawful acts'
India | Feb 21, 2025, 02:03 PM ISTUnder the Railways Act, anyone who endangers the safety of a person travelling on a train can be punished with up to five years in prison, the Railway Ministry said.
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Bihar: Crowd at railway stations vandalises AC coach glasses to board train for Mahakumbh | Video
Bihar | Feb 11, 2025, 01:42 PM ISTAhead of the Maghi Purnima snan in the Mahakumbh Mela, a large number of devotees are reaching Prayagraj. The massive crowd is seen on roads and railway stations. At Madhuban and Nawada railway stations in Biharm, the bustling platforms created chaos.
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E Wrap: Hailey Bieber, Taylor Swift, Ryan Reynolds named in Blake Lively's lawsuit
News | Dec 23, 2024, 05:04 PM ISTHailey Bieber, Taylor Swift, and Ryan Reynolds were named in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni. Badshah advises Diljit Dosanjh and AP Dhillon to avoid repeating past mistakes. This and a lot more in today's entertainment wrap.
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Allu Arjun’s residence attack: Hyderabad court grants bail to six accused
India | Dec 23, 2024, 11:04 AM ISTA 35-year-old woman died and her eight-year-old son was hospitalised on December 4 during a stampede-like situation at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad when thousands of fans jostled to have a glimpse of the actor at the premiere of the blockbuster 'Pushpa : The Rule'.
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Hanuman temple vandalised in Telangana's Shamshabad, one arrested
Hyderabad | Nov 05, 2024, 05:09 PM ISTLocals held protests, demanding strict action against the perpetrator. In recent months, Hyderabad had witnessed two separate incidents involving the vandalization of Hindu idols, sparking protests from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other religious organisations.
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Uttar Pradesh: Ambedkar’s statue vandalised in Sultanpur district, probe launched
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 03, 2024, 03:47 PM ISTUttar Pradesh news: On Thursday morning, the locals found the statue disfigured and reported the matter to the police.
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'Hindus go back': BAPS Temple vandalised with hate messages in US, second incident in 10 days
World | Sep 26, 2024, 10:00 AM ISTThe incident took place less than ten days after a similar act of vandalism took place at the BAPS Mandir in New York, prompting concerns among the Hindu community. India had brought increasing attacks on Hindu temples to the attention of the US authorities.
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Hindu temple in New York vandalised, Indian consulate urges US authorities for prompt action
World | Sep 17, 2024, 06:37 AM ISTThe Hindu American Foundation has urged the US Justice Department to investigate the attack on BAPS Hindu Temple in New York. Earlier, the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Canada was defaced with anti-India graffiti in July.
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Bangladesh: Attacks on Hindu minorities continue; houses and temples vandalised, hundreds flee
World | Aug 09, 2024, 02:54 PM ISTAt least 800 Hindus have been forced to flee their homes in Bangladesh and attempt to enter India as attackers targeted their homes and properties. Muhammad Yunus, the head of the interim government, called the attacks on minorities as part of a conspiracy and vowed action.
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France's high-speed railways vandalised ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony, 8 lakh affected
World | Jul 26, 2024, 03:16 PM ISTRailway traffic would remain disrupted until the end of the weekend as repairs were underway and travellers were urged to postpone their journeys. Government officials denounced the 'malicious incidents' that took hours before the opening ceremony of Paris Olympics.
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Andhra High Court asks police not to take action against YSRCP MLA in EVM vandalism case till June 5
India | May 24, 2024, 09:08 AM ISTEight police teams of Andhra have been searching for MLA Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy for the last two days as the Election Commission has ordered his immediate arrest.