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Apologies from an ashamed Hindu

My Dear Compatriot Muslim Brothers and Sisters,I profusely apologise for the incessant atrocities that are being committed against you all since 2014 by the Modi Regime.There are thousands and...

Pollution Control Norms for Coal-Fired Power Plants Relaxed Despite Modi’s Commitment to Environment

In a notification issued on September 5, MOEFCC extends deadlines set upon thermal power plants to reduce emission of sulphurous oxides.

What the ban on the PFI means, other outfits banned by MHA

The MHA crackdown on PFI, including banning the organisation, draws strength from a 2019 amendment to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967

Shaheed Bhagat Singh: a fighter for freedom who dreamed and died for a world full of equality & justice

The rapid advance of the struggle led by him from the margins to reach millions remains a great inspiration for activists even today, 90 years after his hanging

After repeated countrywide raids, union government bans PFI under UAPA

A notification by the ministry of home affairs accused the PFI of "propagating ant-national sentiments", "radicalising" a section of society and having links to other banned outfits.

American Indians welcome Illinois lawmaker’s announcement to replace discriminatory provisions of law that defines Indians

A section of the controversial law, section 5, has the potential to discriminate against Muslims

Large majority ratifies ‘family code’ legalising gay marriage; Cuba

Cubans approved the 100-page "family code" legalizes same-sex marriage and civil unions, allows same-sex couples to adopt children, and promotes equal sharing of domestic rights and responsibilities between men and women.

In jail in spite of bail, 1,641 inmates to be released with govt’s financial assistance: Maharashtra

The state government has taken the step to offer legal and financial help to “as many as 1,641 prisoners”, who, in spite of being granted bail, are languishing in jail for want of assistance to complete formalities

Hadis Najafi, young Iranian woman, symbol of protests after viral video, killed

Newsweek and several international news outlets have reported that the 20-year old, protesting against the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran, has been reportedly killed by Iranian security forces during demonstrations in the city of Karaj, near Tehran

Social Media destruct: Leicester erupts due to hate online?

Social media fuels and amplifies onground violence in Leicester, UK, a thorough investigation by the BBC reveals

Defying Warning, Iranians’ Anti-hijab Protest Continues For 10th Night: 57 Deaths

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