South Asia

A massive all-party march in Parbhani saw political leaders and Ambedkarite followers protest the Maharashtra government's handling of Dalit youth Somnath Suryavanshi’s death in police custody and Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's brutal murder. Demands for justice, accountability, and caste reform echoed amidst growing tensions and violence in Marathwada

In a world divided by differences, stories of mutual respect and unity shine through—whether it’s a Muslim engraver preserving Jewish legacies in Mumbai, Hindus and Muslims uniting for Durga Puja traditions, or a Hindu calligrapher fostering harmony through Quranic art. These acts remind us: humanity transcends religious divides

From December 2024 to January 2025, cow vigilante groups escalated violent attacks on Muslim truck drivers and traders, under the pretext of halting illegal cattle trade. Operating with impunity, these groups exploited cow protection to target religious minorities, with disturbing complicity from local authorities, deepening communal divisiveness and harassment

Meta’s new hate speech policies allowing dehumanising rhetoric against LGBTQIA+ individuals mark a troubling regression, undermining global strides toward equality, dignity, and inclusivity

Meta’s shift to community-driven moderation under the "community notes" model raises alarms, risking manipulation, misinformation, and further eroding trust in a rapidly polarizing digital landscape.

SC reiterates suggestions to Union Government to ensure and secure right of survivorship for female tribals

The deal will be implemented in three phases involving a permanent halt to fighting, a captives-for-prisoners swap in batches, IOF’s complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and the return of displaced Palestinians from the south to the north.