South Asia

Opposition leaders question the integrity of the electoral process, citing delayed poll dates, unexplained vote surges, and anomalies in EVM tallies, while calling for a return to paper ballots to restore faith in democracy

Vote for Democracy (VFD) raises alarm over possible electoral manipulation in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir's 2024 Vidhan Sabha elections, citing unexplained vote surges, suspicious turnout data, and a lack of transparency, casting doubt on the Election Commission of India's handling of the polls

Amid rising tensions in Sambhal, police deny responsibility for the death of five innocent Muslim youth, pointing to injuries among their own, while videos and eyewitness accounts paint a different picture; internet shutdown, prohibitory orders, and detentions underway

The Uttarakhand High Court intervenes in the Uttarkashi Jama Masjid dispute, ordering stringent security around the mosque and action against hate speech. The court is hearing a petition filed by Alpsankhayak Seva Samiti, seeking protection for the mosque and measures to prevent further escalation of communal tensions stirred by right-wing groups

Complaint flags political ads in top newspapers as unlawful electioneering, urging strict measures to uphold fairness in electoral process

This article examines how "Love Jihad" reinforces caste hierarchies, Hindutva politics, and patriarchal control in India’s 2024 socio-political landscape

Sitting MLAs from the ruling party have given calls for Chief Minister Biren Singh's removal and resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah, even whilto ongoing tribal protests and a divided state, Manipur's unrest continues as ethnic clashes deepen, with political leaders and civil society groups demanding urgent action for peace and justice.