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RSF classifies ‘Press Freedom Predators,’ Adani, OpIndia make it to the 2026 List
Reporters Sans Frontiers (RSF), evolves a unique way to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on November 2. The 2026 list profiles 33 “press freedom predators” who targeted journalists and media outlets in 2026. “What do they have in common? A hatred of press freedom,”
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Statements by Muslim religio-political leaders condemned
Over 100 Indians condemn Paris beheadings, deplore outrageous statements by Muslim religious and political leaders
Why did Pak Minister plagiarise PM Modi’s ‘ghar me ghuskar’ line?
Is Pakistan guilty of terror attacks? But how did it dare attack India ‘ghar me ghuskar’? Bhakts on both sides are confused!
Appeal to Americans to reject Hindu nationalism in the US: Hindus For Human Rights
The US-based peace organisation of eminent Hindu-American citizens, mostly of Indian origin has urged their fellow citizens to stay inclusive
Debate: To blame or not to blame Islam for the Paris beheading?
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‘Defamation in the guise of criticism is Western Hypocrisy’, argues Faizur Rahman; ‘Absolving Islam of all responsibility is an apologist argument,’ responds Arshad Alam
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
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.
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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