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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,”
Friend or agent: US arm of OFBJP registers as foreign ‘agent’ of the Indian party
The group that lobbies abroad to further BJP’s international goals denies being under investigation by the DOJ though
UN bats for Indigenous Peoples’ rights amidst the Covid-19 pandemic
OHCHR issues guidance on protection of Indigenous Rights to healthcare, information, livelihood, land and other resources
Remove the existing bad apples in your basket
Some advice to Facebook Chief Zuckerberg on hiring practices
Indian diaspora stands with Prahsant Bhushan
On Wednesday, many Indian organisations in America came together to voice their support for Prashant Bhushan and discuss the current condition of the right to free speech in India
Canadian Punjabi Press Club condemns attack on journalists in Delhi
Three journalists of The Caravan had been physically attacked and verbally abused, a female reporter was also sexually harassed
Facebook protects hate speech by ‘regime favourites’ of ruling BJP?
A Wall Street Journal report says that by turning a blind eye to controversial hate speech by Indian politicians, the social media platform was favouring Modi's BJP
Why does Kamala Harris care more about human rights than her Indianness?
Is she indian? Is she Black? Is she Hindu? America’s Democratic nominee for vice president 2020 has confused RW Indians
Babri Masjid demolition vs pulling down of statues of racists in the US
Beware of false parallels being drawn by supporters of the right-wing to justify the demolition of a medieval era mosque in India
Indian-Americans protest communalism in NYC
Gather in Times Square to denounce politics of hate
South Africa Court resolves arbitrary deprival of citizenship, upholds constitutional mandate
In a unanimous judgment, a nine-judge constitutional bench interpreted citizenship provisions in a manner that confers citizenship rather than depriving it
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