Nupur Sharma

Nupur Sharma controversy: Protests erupt outside Delhi's Jama Masjid, people demand BJP leader's arrest

Nupur Sharma's comments on the Prophet: A large crowd of people gathered on the steps of the famous mosque, carrying placards and shouting slogans against Sharma and Naveen Jindal, former head of the Delhi BJP's media unit. There was heavy security deployment to manage the situation and avoid any untoward incident. 

Jun 10, 2022, 15:38 PM IST

'If telling the truth is rebellion...': BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Thakur backs Nupur Sharma amid protests over her remarks

BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya took to Twitter and extended her support to Nupur Sharma, who is now at the centre of a political storm over her objectionable remarks on the Prophet.

Jun 10, 2022, 15:22 PM IST

Nupur Sharma Comment Row: Politician who supported BJP leader, once compared Quran with Hitler's...

Nupur Sharma Comment Controversy: In support of Nupur, Wilders wrote on Twitter, "Trying to please everyone doesn't works, it always creates trouble. Therefore, my friends in India, you cannot be afraid of Islamic countries. Make an independent statement. Be proud of your leader and stand by her."

Jun 10, 2022, 13:27 PM IST

Nupur Sharma controversy: Curfew in Doda, Kishtwar districts of J&K after communal tension breaks out over prophet row

According to officials, tension spread in the Bhaderwah area on Thursday evening after alleged inflammatory speeches were made during a protest against derogatory remarks made against Prophet Mohammad by now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.

Jun 10, 2022, 12:12 PM IST

Kanpur on high alert, Section 144 imposed ahead of Friday prayers

Kanpur violence: Section 144 of CrPC has been imposed in sensitive areas, the district police chief said, adding that police are keeping a close vigil with drone cameras, PTI reported.

Jun 09, 2022, 23:36 PM IST

Indian Government again reacts to Nupur Sharma controversy

The Government of India has once again clarified its stand in the controversial remarks. The Ministry of External Affairs told in a press conference that the comments and tweets are not the views of the Government of India. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, 'Our interlocutors have also been informed about this.

Jun 09, 2022, 20:52 PM IST

'Will you be happy if you kill me, then...', Strong message from Mamata Banerjee amid Nupur Sharma remark row

Mamata Banerjee: 'You voted for us. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, all voted. Some scoundrels tried to divide the country by saying two words, so there is no need to create unrest in Bengal. Go to the BJP's state! Go to Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi.'

Jun 09, 2022, 18:43 PM IST

Row over Nupur Sharma’s remarks on Prophet Muhammad: Backlash was inevitable, says Hamid Ansari

Nupur Sharma Statement on Prophet Muhammad Updates: Hamid Ansari said that the backlash was ‘inevitable’. "This is not a matter of an individual. It affects a community of a particular faith... if it affects every Muslim on the globe then such a reaction is bound to happen. This is inevitable," he said.

Jun 09, 2022, 17:21 PM IST

Government's response on row over remark on Prophet not enough: Hamid Ansari

Hamid Ansari has said that the government's reaction to the controversy over the comments on the Prophet is not enough. 

Jun 09, 2022, 15:59 PM IST

Prophet Mohammad remark row: Satisfied with India's stance, says Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry also issued a statement in which it said that Abdollahian had raised the issue with Doval, and was satisfied by the response he received.

Jun 09, 2022, 15:16 PM IST

Nupur Sharma’s communal remark: From FIRs to ongoing protests, read A to Z about the controversy

Former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma has been in the eye of the storm ever since she purportedly made controversial comments about Prophet Muhammed during a TV debate.

Jun 09, 2022, 14:36 PM IST

Arrest Nupur Sharma otherwise...: Mamata Banerjee attacks BJP amid Prophet row

The West Bengal CM wrote on Twitter, "I condemn the recent heinous and atrocious hate speech remarks by a few disastrous BJP leaders, resulting in not only spread of violence but also the division of the fabric of the country, leading to disturbance of peace and amity."

Jun 09, 2022, 14:26 PM IST

Naseeruddin Shah breaks his silence on Prophet Mohammad controversy, says 'this hate wave will...'

Prophet Mohammad controversy: Naseeruddin Shah also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to step in and 'stop this poison from spreading'. "I would appeal to him (PM) to knock some good sense into these people. The veteran actor hopes that good sense will prevail and the 'hate wave' against Muslims will dissipate soon.

Jun 09, 2022, 13:39 PM IST

Prophet row: Owaisi, Nupur Sharma booked for spreading hate messages on social media

Among those named in the FIR, registered by the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operation (IFSO) unit of the Delhi Police Special Cell, are also senior journalist Saba Naqvi and priest Yati Narsinghanand.

Jun 09, 2022, 12:19 PM IST

Unwarranted remarks by BJP spokesperson led to humiliation of country: Uddhav Thackeray on Nupur Sharma's controversial remarks

"Due to a statement of a spokesperson of the BJP, the nation had to bear the humiliation. Here, in the state BJP is making issues about loudspeakers & other things," CM Uddhav Thackeray. 

Jun 09, 2022, 06:49 AM IST

DNA Exclusive: Will Muslim nations question Al-Qaeda's suicide attack threat to India?

Zee News Editor In Chief Sudhir Chaudhary exposes the ideology of terror organisation Al-Qaeda and questions Muslim nations' stance on Al-Qaeda's threat to India.

Jun 08, 2022, 23:50 PM IST

Kanpur violence case: 3 PFI activists arrested by UP police, total 54 arrests so far

Violence had erupted in parts of Kanpur after Friday prayers as members of two communities indulged in brick-batting and hurled bombs over attempts to shut shops in protest against "insulting" comments on Prophet Mohammed by BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma during a TV debate.

Jun 08, 2022, 23:22 PM IST

Nupur Sharma controversy: She will be rewarded, garlanded by BJP later, says Mehbooba Mufti

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said she condemns the Al-Qaeda threat against India but at the same time she alleged that now BJP will use this threat to strengthen their narrative that “Hindus are in danger”. 

Jun 08, 2022, 17:49 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut falls for viral SPOOF video, calls Qatar Airways CEO 'an idiot of a man'!

Kangana Ranaut recently fell for a spoof video and strongly reacted to it. She wrote: "All so-called Indians who are cheering this bully for making fun of a poor man remember this is exactly why you all are a big bojh (burden) on this overpopulated country."

Jun 08, 2022, 17:27 PM IST

'Nupur Sharma gave the right information, India should stand in her support', THIS politician backs BJP leader

Nupur Sharma Controversy Updates: The Dutch politician and member of the Legislature of the Netherlands, Geert Wilders, posted a series of tweets in support of the statement. In a tweet, he said that there was no question of India apologising. He also feels that Indians need to stand by Nupur Sharma.

Jun 08, 2022, 14:43 PM IST