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For us to be truly free & independent, both media & judiciary need one another: (Justice) S Muralidhar
Drawing on how independence within and among pillars of democracy are vital, S Muralidhar stressed how both the judiciary and media need each other to remain independent; he was speaking at the BG Verghese Memorial Lecture in Delhi
Unique 98th Anniversary Mahad Satyagraha Observances: Samata Din with a Roja Iftar Party
In mirror memory to the Roja Iftar jointly celebrated by Hasrat Mohani and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in Delhi on October 13, 1949, for the second year running, the Muslim community has taken the lead along with Ambedkarite leaders to have collective observances at Mahad
CJP urges Zee News remove debate show “Taal Thok Ke” over divisive Waqf-Holi debate
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The complaint points out how the anchor Chandan Singh manipulated a Waqf protest into a false narrative that linked it to a fabricated threat against Holi, fuelled by sensational claims and hostile interruptions, turning the show into a biased and unbalanced spectacle
Tamil Nadu’s opposition to NEP 2020’s three-language formula: a federal pushback against central imposition
India’s education system has long been influenced by the...
“It’s not Aurangzeb’s grave, but a plot to uproot Shivaji Maharaj’s valour!”
Muslims in Maharashtra, even during Shivaji Maharaj’s time, have stayed loyal to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and even today they still have faith in this land; the current controversy is only to re-establish Brahmical hegemony and take away from Shivaji’s unique valour
A socialist world is possible: 2025 Marx Oration
On the occasion of the 142nd death anniversary of Karl Marx, as has happened each year since March 17,1883 when Frederick Engels had delivered his historic speech at the graveside of his closest comrade and friend at the Highgate Cemetery in London, Ashok Dhawale, CPI (M) Polit Bureau and AIKS National President, along with others delivered a Marx Oration. We reproduce the text below
Telangana journalists granted bail after court strikes down ‘Organised Crime’ charge
Pulse News journalists arrested in pre-dawn police raid over alleged ‘derogatory’ remarks against CM Revanth Reddy; court rejects organised crime charge, raising concerns over Telangana government’s misuse of law to suppress dissent
Mughal Emperors Played Holi And Called It Eid-e-Gulabi
Amir Khusro And Other Muslim Poets Composed Beautiful Verses On Holi; Now It is Being Weaponised
Colours of Discord: How Holi is being turned into a battleground for hate and exclusion
Once a festival of unity and joy, Holi is now marred by political rhetoric and exclusionary calls. While some leaders push for harmony, the ruling establishment fuels division
The murder of Raghvendra Bajpai: A chilling reminder of the dangers faced by journalists in India
Investigative journalist and RTI activist, Raghvendra Bajpai, was shot dead in broad daylight after exposing corruption in Uttar Pradesh. His murder has sparked outrage, raising urgent questions about press freedom and journalist safety in India
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Waqf Amendment Act 2025: SC grants some time to Centre on condition no non-Muslims appointed to Board, Council & no change in any Waqf status
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Rights
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