Politics
Despite bans, hate speech in India on the rise
March 9, 2025
Despite being prohibited and penalised under the Indian Civil Code, hate speech in India is increasingly becoming a prevalent issue. It is often wielded by political parties to advance their agendas and is widely observed on social media platforms, where minorities are targeted, ...
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Mumbai Press Club criticises Maharashtra plan to s...
March 8, 2025
The Maharashtra government’s decision to establish a media monitoring centre has drawn sharp reactions from journalist bodies, with the Mumbai Press Club expressing serious concerns over its implications for press freedom. In a press statement, the Mumbai Press Club says that t...
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Jamia students face suspensions, detentions &...
March 5, 2025
Sonakshi Gupta, a 23-year-old student at Jamia Millia Islamia, was among the 17 students suspended on February 14 for participating in protests against suppression of students’ rights on campus. Originally from a small town in Assam, she moved to Delhi for higher education, bel...
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PDP’s push for alcohol prohibition in Kashmi...
March 4, 2025
As the Budget Session of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has began, the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) party has moved a private member’s bill for ban on sale of alcohol. To garner support for the bill inside and outside the house, PDP has also launched a signature...
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Balancing free expression and accountability: The ...
February 25, 2025
Popular stand-up comedian Samay Raina, YouTuber and Instagram influencer Apoorva Mukhija, and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia better known as Beer Biceps, recently found themselves at the centre of a controversy following a comment made by Allahbadia during an appearance on the popu...
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Delhi residents pin hopes on new BJP government to...
February 19, 2025
Following the comeback of Bharatiya Janata Party in power in Delhi after 27 years, denizens of Delhi are eagerly waiting for the party to deliver on a variety of fronts as the expectations from the new government are high. In the elections that were held on February 5, the BJP se...
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BJP reclaims Delhi after 27 years: A city divided ...
February 8, 2025
In a historic political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive win in the assembly elections held in Delhi, ending the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) dominance in the capital. With 48 seats, BJP has taken control, while AAP saw its score dive from 62 to barely ...
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Talent Exodus: India’s skilled professionals mov...
February 4, 2025
On November 8, 2024, the much-awaited United States elections, which the world had been following with bated breath, were held and former President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, won with a surprisingly large margin over his Democratic Party rival the then Vice Preside...
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Jammu & Kashmir’s first budget in 6 years: ...
January 31, 2025
After years of financial and political uncertainty, Jammu & Kashmir is set to present its first state budget in six years, a crucial moment for the region’s development. With pressing issues in education, healthcare, and employment, experts call for strategic investments, f...
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Subsidy promises in Indian elections: Freebies or ...
January 25, 2025
As the Delhi elections draw closer, political parties have once again turned to their tried-and-tested strategy: offering freebies to woo voters. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has promised 200 units of free electricity and INR 2,100 per month for women from families earning below INR...
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