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Dalit Man Lynched in MP: video shows Dalit Man beaten to death in Shivpuri district, Sarpanch, king held

In a horrific attack over a land dispute, 30-year-old Dalit Narad Jatav was beaten to death by a village sarpanch and his family in Madhya Pradesh; a viral video of the brutal killing has sparked safety of Dalits and rising anti-Dalit violence under BJP rule

Several steps forward but miles to go in the battle for a hate-free India: Supreme Court in 2023

With multiple guidelines on curbing hate speech issued by Supreme Court in 2023 (and 2022 before that) continue to fall on deaf ears, how do citizens ensure a hate free 2024?

From a former CM to a symbol of Adivasi resistance: Hemant Soren’s statement in Jharkand Assembly

Between February 1 when former CM, Hemant Soren was was arrested and Monday, February 5 when the floor test on the floor of the Jharkand state assembly re-established the Champai Soren government firmly in saddle, Soren has acquired a cult following on social media, with Monday’s speech in the state assembly going viral multiple times over

When the Supreme Court directed protection for the Gyan Vapi Mosque, upheld the Places of Worship Act, 1991 (1994, 1995, 1997)

In back to back orders passed by different benches of the Supreme Court (SC), in the wake of the violent mobilization that led to the catastrophic demolition of the Babri Masjid on December 6, 1992, the SC directed the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government, district administration and state and law enforcement agencies to protect the historic Gyan Vapi Masjid, Varanasi, Shahi Idgah Mosque, Mathura and moreover observed that the Places of Worship Act (PWA), 1991 must be implanted.

Conduct Fair Inquiry, take action against MLAs Geeta Jain and Nitesh Rane: Citizens of Mira Road-Bhayandar

Citizens of Mira-Road Bhayandar from different walks of life have met the Senior Police Inspector (PI) Naya Nagar Police Station, Vilas Supe and, in strongly worded and detailed written complaint to him demanded a full-fledged inquiry and strict legal action into elected members from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Geeta Jain and Nitesh Rane over their inciteful behaviour on January 22 and 24

Sudhir Chaudhary tenders “unconditional apology” for hurting Adivasi sentiments, brushes off any responsibility, decries “vested interests of rich netas”

A complaint had been filed against Chaudhary under SC/ST Act for attacking the tribal identity of former CM Hemant Soren and his family

Maharashtra: Bulldozer Raj, tensions rise in Kolhapur’s Laxtirth Vasahat Colony after administration demolishes Madrasa under pressure from Hindutva organisations

While the Peace Committee says there were no complaints about structure, Hindutva organisations claimed otherwise and authorities have now enforced section 144 to maintain law and order says Free Press Journal

ABVP attacks students of Lalit Kala Kendra over a satire play on Ramleela

Another example of cultural intolerance was evident when an exam production by some students of the Pune-based Lalit Kala Academy was attacked, furniture destroyed by he RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parioshad (ABVP); typically, the Pune police has detained some students whiole official version said that “both sides have been called to the police station for statements”

Who is afraid of the writings of Babasaheb Ambedkar?

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Gyan Vapi Masjid: Where can we go when our elders are buried here ask anguished Muslims from Varanasi

Voices from Banaras (Varanasi), the day after Hindus are allowed prayers inside the Gyan Vapi Masjid, anguish among city’s Muslims

Sudhir Chaudhary’s castiest diatribe against Hemant Soren following his resignation causes uproar, complaint filed by Tribal body

In a 50 minute segment, Chaudhary repeatedly discusses the “lavish” lifestyle of the Tribal minister, states that the Soren family “does not have the Adivasi touch anymore”, questions whether this wealthy tribal family should be given reservation

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