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Police detain Adivasi students for second day, force them out of Mumbai

Students who marched from Nashik are denied Azad Maidan protest, prevented from leaving Tilak Bhavan and forcefully transported out of the city

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

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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

Sudha Bharadwaj to spend birthday behind bars, third year in a row!

While no birthday in jail can ever be 'happy', here's how you honour the human rights defender on her special day

Uttarakhand Civil Judge dismissed for torturing minor help

The notification to dismiss Deepali Sharma from service was issued by the Additional Chief Secretary

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?

‘Defamation in the guise of criticism is Western Hypocrisy’, argues Faizur Rahman; ‘Absolving Islam of all responsibility is an apologist argument,’ responds Arshad Alam

Haryana: Nitika Tomar’s murder being used to fuel ‘love jihad’, hate politics?

Family alleges that police ignored their 2018 complaint of harassment; police maintain the family did not want to take action

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Police detain Adivasi students for second day, force them out of Mumbai

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From Nashik to Mumbai: Adivasi students’ protest meets police detentions

Weeks of agitation over tribal hostels and schools culminate in alleged detention of protesters ahead of planned Azad Maidan march

‘Free the Temple’, ‘Protect the Faith’, ‘Take Up Weapons’: How September’s festivals became stages for anti-Muslim hate

From contested places of worship to demographic fearmongering, a series of speeches used Hindu religious identity to construct Muslims as an existential threat and recast exclusion as religious defence

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‘Solidarity Is Not a Crime’: Mumbai activists protest alleged police harassment over Palestine event

Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine members gather at Azad Maidan after police search activist Harshada’s home in connection with a kite-flying programme for Palestinian children

The West as Enigma: Why Muslims Must Understand the Occident on Its Own Terms

The ideas of Shariati, Mawdudi, Qutb, and Nadwi provide important critiques of Western materialism, imperialism, and secularism, but remain largely reactive in their approach.