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Ravi Kiran Jain, advocate, human rights practitioner doyen of the human rights movement passes away

One of the most vociferous advocates for human rights, resident of Allahabad and formerly national president of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Ravi Kiran Jain passes away at 78

Fight far from over: Punjab farmers bring State to a standstill with Bandh amid hunger strike, a chakka jam, disruptions in road and rail...

Punjab farmers intensify agitation, demanding legal MSP guarantee, comprehensive debt relief, and resolution of pending grievances in state-wide bandh; hunger strike by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal remains ongoing even as Supreme Court criticises government’s handling of the leader’s health

A principled PM, a determined law minister: Nehru, Ambedkar & Opposition in Indian Politics

The author, a PHD student traces how Nehru and Ambedkar were allies and not adversaries in their commitment and desires to ensure equal rights for Hindu women through the passage of the Hindu Code Bill

Fight words with words, IMSD opposes banning of books

Indian Muslims for Secular Democracy (IMSD) does not support the call by certain Muslim organisations for a re-ban on Salman Rushdie’s book Satanic Verses.

BHU students arrested for allegedly trying to burn Manusmriti remain in jail as advocates push for removal of false charges

The delegation of advocates demanded removal of false charges, investigation by senior police officials, and action against mistreatment of students detained during Manusmriti Dahan Divas event.

Fighting divisiveness: CJP’s comprehensive approach to tackling hate speech

From media complaints to electoral oversight, CJP is spearheading the battle against hate-driven narratives and safeguarding communal harmony

Manmohan Singh’s Legacy Has Lessons for Democratic Governance, Statesmanship

The later PM’s legacy of wisdom, humility and humbleness stand in stark contrast to the present times, especially the recent disdainful remarks on Ambedkar made by Home Minister Amit Shah.

13 BHU students arrested and interrogated by ATS over allegation of burning Manusmriti

All 13 students, including three females from the Bhagat Singh Students Morcha (BSM), were sent to 14-day judicial custody by a Varanasi court following an FIR alleging their involvement in burning the Manusmriti during the Manusmriti Dahan Divas. The students were also interrogated by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). The student organisation dismissed the allegations, accusing the authorities of suppressing any civil organization that challenges the RSS-led government’s fascist agenda

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