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The cost of being a Dalit: Rapes, murders, and public humiliation plague communities across the states
Across several states, a troubling pattern of violence and discrimination against Dalits persists—ranging from severe crimes like the sexual assault of minors in Uttar Pradesh to acts of public humiliation, such as attacks on wedding processions and the denial of cremation rights. With victims often facing police inaction and systemic barriers, a crucial question arises: how can the constitutional promise of equality be realised for India’s most vulnerable communities, and what will ensure accountability for these persistent atrocities?
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Temple festivals used to display strength, perpetuate violence, better to have them closed: Madras HC
Hearing a petition seeking police protection for festival celebration, the Court remarked that the Police must dedicate their vital time and resources trying to settle disagreements between the groups
Words of anguish resonate all-India, streets protests spill over, raising cries for justice: Manipur
After the video of two Kuki women being paraded naked and sexually assaulted made it to social media generating renewed outrage, demands for CM Biren Singh’s resignation, accountability and justice are raised from the length and breadth of the country
Maharashtra: Suresh Chavhanke stirs controversy of “Spit Jihad” again, targets Muslim businesses
Chavhanke targets Muslim businesses, Namaz, Madrassas, and Mosques in his inciting speech, perpetuates myths and promotes bigotry.
From “liable to be prosecuted” to “neither opposing nor supporting bail”: The curious case of Delhi Police
Delhi court grants bail to Brij Bhushan Singh and Vinod Tomar even as counsel for petitioners decry that “the accused was very influential”
Manipur Violence: Video showing 2 Kuki women being paraded naked opens the eyes of the government, PM Modi and Irani make first statements
Government asks for removal of video from social media, which surfaced 77 days after the incident; public outrage enough to make all the silent spectators turn their attention to the atrocities taking place in Manipur
Hate speech by Suresh Chavhanke at god man Dhirendra Shashtri event
At a recent event at Greater Noida Chavhanke once again gives a communally charged speech
Hate speech, fear mongering at an event in the national capital
Hindutva organisation named Sarva Hindu Samaj organised an event in the national capital makes provocative speech in the national capital.
Sexual harassment, stalking and molestation accused Brij Bhushan granted two day interim bail by Delhi Court
Even as SPP points that Singh should be denied bail as he could influence the witnesses, Court grants him interim bail, regular bail hearing to be held on Thursday
#NoToBarsuRefinery: Protest in Mumbai to demand permanent deportation of the refinery project
Alternatives were presented at the protest in an effort to persuade the state administration to embrace a different development strategy that generates environmentally responsible employment based on Konkan's natural resources.
Rampant hate speeches in Solapur, anti-Muslim sentiments spread
Anti-Muslim attitudes abound, calls of violence raised, threats issued over the weekend
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The cost of being a Dalit: Rapes, murders, and public humiliation plague communities across the states
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