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Pahalgam Tragedy and Rising Spiral of Hatred

The worst outcome of this has been the rise in incidents of hate against Muslims, the latest being a BJP minister in MP who made controversial remarks about Col. Sofiya Qureshi.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigns amid political turmoil and ethnic unrest

BJP leader steps down following Supreme Court scrutiny, internal rebellion, and mounting opposition pressure as ethnic tensions continue to grip the state

CJI Khanna apprises full court of SC on Collegium meeting with Justice Yadav

The Supreme Court Collegium of the top five judges, headed by CJI Khanna, had met Justice Yadav Tuesday following his remarks stigmatising and slurring Muslims at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event on December 8; the reportage of his speech had led to an uproar with the Opposition moving for impeachment of the Judge in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha

From Madrid to Baku: A chronicle of inadequate climate action at UN Conferences

Why are international measures to mitigate Climate Change so slow and ineffective?

Report says 30 Muslim sports coaches and trainers fired without reason in Gujarat

A report by The Wire notes 30 coaches and trainers, belonging to the Muslim community, to have had their contracts terminated by their employers in the last two months.

Constitution sets benchmark for both inclusive governance & social justice: Justice B.V. Nagarathna

Justice B.V. Nagarathna, speaking at a virtual address to the Columbia Law School, said that the Constitution of India sets a benchmark for inclusive governance and social justice; LiveLaw has posted the entire video of the speech

India third highest across the world to enforce internet shutdowns

India comes third, after Myanmar and Sudan, in enforcing internet shutdowns in the country according to a report. India also enforced the longest duration of an internet shutdown in 2023 in Manipur.

Yes, there was once a place called Gaza

That was the renowned Urdu poet Ghalib describing the...

Hate speech surges across the country as right wing organisations hold events where speakers target India’s religious minorities

Hate speech on the rise as right-wing organisations host events featuring speakers who target India's religious minorities

Telangana Hate Crimes: a closer look as Election Day approaches 

Minorities in Telangana face threats, attacks, hate speech over the year as electoral campaigns by various parties continue. The report, brought together by Citizen for Justice and Peace's Nafrat Ka Naqsha, highlights the hate that has been spreading throughout the state. 

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