Hate Speech Bill's Definition Echoes BNS 2023's Section 196
The proposed new law to curb hate speech in India closely resembles Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, raising questions about its effectiveness. Read our in-depth analysis.
The proposed new law to curb hate speech in India closely resembles Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, raising questions about its effectiveness. Read our in-depth analysis.
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A Beltangady court has executed an arrest warrant against RHJV president Mahesh Shetty Thimarody for repeated non-appearance. This follows a hate speech case registered by Beltangady police. Read the full story.
The killing of Anjel Chakma spotlights the daily racism faced by Northeast Indians. Despite demands for an anti-racial law, legal safeguards remain absent, leaving communities vulnerable. Read why justice is delayed.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemns the killing of two Tripura students as a 'horrific hate crime,' blaming the BJP for normalizing violence. Read his full statement and political reactions.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal demands Home Minister Amit Shah publicly condemn the killing of a student in Tripura. The incident raises urgent questions about hate crimes and political accountability in India.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemns the brutal killing of a Tripura student in Dehradun, calling it a horrific hate crime and demanding justice. Read the full story.
A private birthday party at Bareilly Cafe was stormed by activists, leading to assaults and baseless 'love jihad' claims. Owner faces ruin as police file FIR. Read the full story.
A leopard dragged a dog in Nagpur's Godhani area early Sunday, causing panic. Forest officials confirm presence via pugmarks. Experts urge caution for residents. Read more.
Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi announces party will contest 100 of 126 seats in 2026 polls, vows strict law against religious hatred if elected. No alliance with AIUDF.
A vicious social media campaign targeting GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy's children escalates, with a section of MAGA now supporting a rival candidate in Ohio. Read about the disturbing new low in political discourse.
US Congressman condemns the 'vile acts of hatred' in Bangladesh after a Hindu worker's killing. Read about the international call for action against religious bigotry.
Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, succumbed to injuries after being stabbed in a racist attack in Dehradun. His brother remains critical. Police have arrested five, with a manhunt on for the main accused.
BJP activists in Shivamogga protest against the Karnataka Hate Speech Bill, 2025, alleging it curbs freedom of speech and press. MLA Chennabasappa leads the charge.
American journalist Matt Forney's violent social media posts targeting Indians and Hindu temples trigger outrage. Users report him to FBI. Read about the incident and its aftermath.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses right-wing forces of spreading communal poison after the lynching of a West Bengal migrant worker in Odisha. Read the full story.
A Kashmiri shawl seller was brutally assaulted and forced to chant religious slogans in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the hate crime. Read the full report.
A Kashmiri shawl seller was brutally assaulted and forced to chant religious slogans in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Read the full report.
Mangaluru BJP MLA Y Bharath Shetty accuses Congress govt of using anti-hate speech bill to suppress opposition, journalists. Bill grants police sweeping powers, he claims. Read the full story.
A series of incidents targeting Christmas celebrations reported from Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi. Police file FIRs in some cases, investigations ongoing.
Karnataka's legislature passed the pioneering Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2025. The Congress defends it as necessary, while the BJP calls it draconian. Read about the fierce debate.
Australian police probe a suspicious fire that destroyed a car displaying a 'Happy Hanukkah' sign in Melbourne. The incident raises fears of an antisemitic attack amid rising hate crimes.
A 28-year-old Kashmiri shawl seller was beaten in Kashipur for refusing to chant slogans. The attackers posted a video, sparking outrage. Read about the police probe and calls for justice.
A car displaying a Hanukkah sign was set on fire in Melbourne, Australia, days after the Bondi Junction stabbing. Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra criticizes PM Modi and Amit Shah for silence on the assault of a Christian woman in Jabalpur. She demands accountability and action against rising hate crimes.
BJP workers in Mandya staged a major protest against the proposed Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2025, calling it a threat to free speech. Read the full story.
BJP leaders in Bengaluru hold a silent protest, calling the proposed Hate Speech Bill an attack on free speech and a return of 'Emergency'. Read the full story.
Baloch community members approach Gujarat High Court against a dialogue in Bollywood film 'Dhurandhar', calling it hate speech and seeking its removal. Hearing scheduled.
BJP staged a silent protest in Bengaluru against the new Hate Speech Bill, calling it a threat to free speech. The party submitted a memorandum to the Governor. Read more.
Assam Police arrests one, detains another for sharing videos justifying Bangladesh lynching. Phones seized, probe ongoing. Strict action promised against communal hate online.