The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) India’s new Criminal Procedure Code should not serve as a machinery for the state's exercise of unbridled power that could often result in custodial torture
Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) urges Pune authorities to take immediate preventive action against the “Hindu Rashtra Jagruti Andolan” event, scheduled for January 5, 2025. CJP highlights of the risk of hate speech and provocative statements, urging swift measures to maintain communal harmony and uphold constitutional rights
32-year-old investigative journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found dead in a septic tank in Bijapur. Known for exposing corruption in road projects and Maoist conflict, Mukesh's murder is under investigation. Authorities have arrested several individuals, including contractor Suresh Chandrakar and his relatives
The recent lynching of a Muslim man in Uttar Pradesh by a Hindutva cow vigilante mob raises questions regarding the law-and-order situation in the state of Uttar Pradesh and the rise of communal violence instances.
On January 2, 2025, the NIA Special Court convicted 28 individuals, finding them guilty under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 307...
In the decades post-Independence, a young independent India made remarkable strides in both pure and applied sciences, transforming sectors like agriculture, food technology, and...
Religious persecution of Christians in India has surged, marked by violent attacks, legal repression, and vigilante actions. This article examines the role of extremist groups, government policies, and judicial responses.
An in-depth overview of the Polis Project’s report exposing the corporate and transnational funding behind Hindu nationalist politics, its impact on minorities, and the urgent need for global accountability.
When all progressive political thought have acknowledged Bodh Gaya’s identity as a Buddhist shrine, what stops political parties from ensuring that this demand becomes a reality?
In 2024, India recorded 84 internet shutdowns, the highest among democratic nations, according to Access Now’s report "Emboldened Offenders, Endangered Communities." While India saw a decrease from 116 shutdowns in 2023, it still remains a significant player in global internet disruptions
Hundreds of ST communities protested in Chennai demanding filling up of vacancies in government departments, land titles for the needy, healthcare facilities and tribal hostels.