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Between Celebration and Suspicion: How Bakri Eid passed across india in 2026
With police deployments, cattle regulations, housing society disputes and political mobilisation surrounding Eid-ul-Adha, the festival reflected the tensions of contemporary India
Communal hate sticker pasted outside Islamic Centre, Delhi Police register FIR
The stickers allegedly pasted by Hindu Sena said "Jihadi terrorist centre" , but they were removed the signboard wiped clean, FIR filed against unknown persons
Hate Speech by Zakir Naik: Painful punishment awaits those who abuse the Prophet
Controversial preacher issues a not-so-veiled threat of violent reprisals; endangers French Muslims further who are already facing suspicion and hate in wake of beheadings in Paris and Nice
Haryana-Uttar Pradesh politicians unite against interfaith couples
Cornered on rising crimes against women, Haryana government says law against ‘Love Jihad’ in the pipeline; follows similar declarations by Uttar Pradesh CM
Ram naam satya hai: Adityanath’s open threat to those who attempt ‘love jihad’
UP CM adds fresh fuel to 'love jihad' fire during a by-election rally, spouts same ol' spiel about threat to the security of "all sisters, daughters"
Charlie Hebdo Cartoons and Blasphemy Laws in Contemporary Times
The murder of French school teacher Samuel Paty by...
Statements by Muslim religio-political leaders condemned
Over 100 Indians condemn Paris beheadings, deplore outrageous statements by Muslim religious and political leaders
Indian Muslim groups must show maturity and restraint while protesting Islamophobia in Paris
Actions of extremist groups only vitiate the atmosphere and ignite further anti-minority sentiments, now is the time for reaching out, building trust and healing
Rethink advertising on channels that spread discord: Constitutional Conduct Group
Former All India and Central Services officers write open letter to corporates to rethink advertising policy that may indirectly be funding hate speech
Appeal to Americans to reject Hindu nationalism in the US: Hindus For Human Rights
The US-based peace organisation of eminent Hindu-American citizens, mostly of Indian origin has urged their fellow citizens to stay inclusive
Debate: To blame or not to blame Islam for the Paris beheading?
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‘Defamation in the guise of criticism is Western Hypocrisy’, argues Faizur Rahman; ‘Absolving Islam of all responsibility is an apologist argument,’ responds Arshad Alam
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Telangana Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, often also criticised because of his student day association with the RSS’ affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has kicked up a storm with his open admiration for Hitler. He stated this in the context of justifying the HYDRAA [Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA)] that, says, drew its name and concept from the German dictator's alleged fondness for the word 'Hydra.'
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May-June 2026: Youth Congress nationwide protests challenge education system collapse under Modi government, media gives cold shoulder?
From mid May 2026 until as recently as June 6, Youth Congress units and leadership have been protesting across the nation on the NEET paper leak row the education system had "collapsed" under the BJP-led NDA government; from Bhopal to Bhubhaneshwar, Delhi to Guwahati, Amravati to Ahmedabad, and Jodhpur to Ranchi. These protests have resonated across the country, available on social media but not commercial or mainstream. On June 6, Saturday, when a huge concentration of media attention was on the “Cockroach” gathering at Jantar Mantar, the IYC President led thousands in a protest in Haryana
Hate Speech
The Supreme Court blinks when it comes to Hate Speech
By declining contempt proceedings, denying guidelines, and acquitting the accused without inquiry, the Court in Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay undoes what it spent years building
Dalit Bahujan Adivasi
Appeal by Adivasi-Mulvasi leaders to Jharkhandis: Protect Birsa Munda’s legacy from the RSS
On Birsa Munda’s death anniversary, over 200 renowned Adivasi-Mulvasi leaders, representatives of people’s organisations, traditional self-governance representatives, academics, and activists have issued a joint statement appealing to Adivasis and all Jharkhandis to observe next Tuesday, June 9, the martyrdom day of Dharti Abba Birsa Munda, across every corner of the state by commemorating his Adivasi culture, struggles, and the Ulgulan. Crucially, they have urged them to declare a solemn pledge to protect his legacy from manuvadi organizations such as the RSS, the Janajati Suraksha Manch, and the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram.
Gender and Sexuality
Varanasi: Transgender Community demands action against communal social media posts, CP denies them entry into premises
The Transgender Community in Varanasi, the Prime Minister’s constituency has demanded penal action against those social media posts that fan intra-community tensions; they submitted a memorandum to the Commissioner of Police today
Minorities
Under heavy police protection, decades-old Mumbai dargah razed
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) authorities demolished the Barkat Ali Shah Baba Dargah in Mumbai under heavy police deployment. The action reportedly followed a notice seeking legal papers and came amid the civic body's anti-encroachment drive. Most ancient places of worship do not have “documents to prove their existence.”