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As parents, our hearts are deeply pained to see our beloved son, Randall Sequeira, in judicial custody. We firmly believe that he is not involved in any criminal activities....
Bihar: 1 killed, several injured in firing during Durga procession in Munger
Right Wing social media have begun comparing this tragic incident with the attacks on 'sadhus' in Palghar, and have called for the resignation of Munger SP Lipi Singh
Pakistan: At least 7 killed, 70 injured in blast at Peshawar Madrassa
The blast took place in a seminary during a Quran class, around 8 AM after an unidentified man left a bag in the study hall
Pakistan: Goddess Durga’s idol vandalised in Sindh during Navratri
Temple was vandalised, and the idol of Goddess Durga was desecrated in this communal attack in Nagarparkar area of Pakistan’s Sindh province
Muslim intellectuals, activists condemn Paris beheading, demand abolition of apostasy and blasphemy laws
From religious interpretations on blasphemy and apostasy to secular and liberal condemnations of the same, the meet was clear, disagreements need to be peaceful and democratic, not violent
Centre to publish order against Sudarshan news complaints, informs SG
During a brief hearing on October 26, in the hate speech related case. the Solicitor General told the Supreme Court that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting was ready to publish its order against the broadcast of Bindas Bol show of Sudarshan News TV that was held to be prima facie communal in nature.
The Beheading of a School Teacher in France: The Politics of Blasphemy
It must be said that the act was inspired by certain teachings of Islam, which command its followers to kill anyone disrespecting the Prophet.
Bengal BJP in turmoil again?
Dilip Ghosh disbands district youth panels, party dispute out in the open!
Punjab BJP Kisan Morcha President resigns!
Former BJP member Tarlochan Singh Gill said he cannot in good conscience continue working for a party that has grieved the farmer community.
Repressing academic freedom is a known feature of authoritarian regimes: InSAF
International Solidarity for Academic Freedom (InSAF India) and the Global Diaspora Alliance express solidarity, demand release of academics, artists, writers, activists jailed under UAPA
Slain teacher martyr for Freedom of Expression: French Imam
Hassen Chalghoumi, Imam of a Parisian mosque was paying homage to a teacher who was beheaded for showing a picture of Prophet Mohammed last week
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