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Nazia Elahi Khan faces multiple FIRs over alleged hate speech
A viral podcast featuring alleged derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad has placed Nazia Elahi Khan at the centre of nationwide controversy, triggering multiple FIRs, police complaints and protests across several states. The episode has also renewed scrutiny of her record of alleged communal hate speech through speeches, campaigns and online interventions
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HateBuster: Right-wing gets egg on the face for using fake photo of Muskan
Madhu Kishwar used a picture of JDS’s Najma Nazeer, claiming she is the girl at the centre of the hijab controversy
HateBuster: Pro-Pakistan slogans raised in Samajwadi Party rally, claim rightwingers
Original video of rally was examined, mention of Pakistan says Dist Election Officer, busting claim, fake news
Is Prayagraj’s ‘Sant Sammelan’ just another edition of Haridwar’s infamous Dharma Sansad?
It has been a few days since the demand to declare India a Hindu nation was raised. However, no official reaction or condemnation has been reported yet
Twitter vs Hate Speech battle now in France, court issues strict directions
Twitter has showed no initiative to comply with these directions seeking details on hate speech measures
Uttar Pradesh: Why were communal slogans raised in Ghaziabad?
Ghaziabad district’s 2,899,484 eligible voters residing in five assembly segments: Loni, Muradnagar, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar, will cast their vote on February 10
CJP urges Maha HM to take action against repeat hate offender Milind Ekbote
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The plea highlights the many cases of rioting and hate crimes pending against, argues against granting him bail
Release India Human Rights Impact Assessment report: Activists to Facebook
The report could shed light on the exact role played by Facebook in helping cultivate an ecosystem of Hate in India
Karnataka: Muslim man killed after Hindutva hate speech
While 19-year-old Sameer was killed, 21-year-old Shamseer is critical after they were attacked in Gadag district, allegedly soon after a Bajrang Dal event where anti-Muslim hate was instigated
Meet Nand Kishor Gurjar, a BJP MLA who thrives on Hate Speech
Recently rewarded with a ticket to contest the upcoming Assembly election from Loni; Election Commission slapped a notice on him for allegedly spreading communal hatred
Your silence is deeply worrying: IIT alumni write to PM
Letter reminds PM that on top of rising unemployment, the country is now faced with the grave danger from rising calls for genocide of one community
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