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Colours of Discord: How Holi is being turned into a battleground for hate and exclusion

Once a festival of unity and joy, Holi is now marred by political rhetoric and exclusionary calls. While some leaders push for harmony, the ruling establishment fuels division

After strong allegations by the TMC that ECI has transformed into the BJP’s “roll-rigging department”: TMC, ECI invites all parties for ‘deliberations’

TMC has strongly raised concerns over "ghost voters" and alleged BJP's collusion with the ECI to manipulate the voter list for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Election, citing duplicate EPIC numbers and discrepancies in electoral roll. Weeks after the allegations were made in early March, on March 12, newspapers reported that the “ECI had invited all parties for discussions to strengthen the electoral process

The murder of Raghvendra Bajpai: A chilling reminder of the dangers faced by journalists in India

Investigative journalist and RTI activist, Raghvendra Bajpai, was shot dead in broad daylight after exposing corruption in Uttar Pradesh. His murder has sparked outrage, raising urgent questions about press freedom and journalist safety in India

WB LoP Suvendu Adhikari’s open call for Muslim-free assembly from the Assembly must be met with action, not silence

Calling for the physical expulsion of Muslim MLAs, the BJP leader has laid bare a dangerous, unconstitutional agenda—one that demands urgent legal and legislative action before it escalates further

Maharashtra Human Rights Commission probes Malvan demolitions after suo moto cognisance

SHRC questions due process violations in arrest and demolition of a Muslim family's property following communal allegations, seeks inquiry report from officials

Hindutva push for ‘Jhatka’ meat is a Brahminical & anti-Muslim agenda

The Maharashtra BJP government recently launched a web portal to issue certificates to vendors from the Hindu Khatik caste interested in selling ‘Jhatka’ meat,...

IT Bill, 2025: Constitutional betrayal, reviving electoral bonds under the guise of tax reform

New income tax bill defies court verdict on political donations

Judicial orders must be followed, rules Allahabad High court

The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) addressed police inaction in registering an FIR despite judicial orders. The ruling emphasized mandatory FIR registration and police accountability in handling criminal complaints.

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