Karnataka Assembly Passes Hate Speech & Hate Crimes Bill 2025
Karnataka passes a strict Hate Speech Bill with up to 10-year jail for repeat offences. BJP opposes, calling it a tool to target opposition. Know key provisions.
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Karnataka Assembly passes controversial Hate Speech Bill
Karnataka's Congress government passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill 2025 amid BJP protests. The law imposes up to 7 years jail and Rs 1 lakh fines to curb communal disharmony.
Karnataka Assembly Passes Tough Hate Speech Law
Karnataka assembly passes a stringent hate speech bill, making it a non-bailable offence with up to 7 years jail and Rs 50,000 fine. BJP protests, calling it a tool to silence opposition.
Karnataka passes hate speech bill amid BJP opposition
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed a contentious hate speech bill on December 18, 2025, despite strong BJP protests and an incomplete debate. Get the full details.
Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Simplified: Key Points
Karnataka's new Hate Speech Bill aims to protect constitutional values. Here's a breakdown of who is punishable, who is exempted, and what it means for political discourse. Read the full explainer.
12 Arrested in Kadapa for Derogatory Social Media Posts
Kadapa police arrest 12 individuals for creating offensive posts against political figures. One accused fled to Kuwait before being detained at Hyderabad airport. Details inside.
Kumaraswamy: Hate Speech Bill Aims to Silence Opposition
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy accuses Karnataka govt of using Hate Speech Bill to suppress opposition, highlights 2,800 farmer suicides under Congress. Read his full charges.
Chidambaram: Hindi in Bills an Affront to Non-Hindi Speakers
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram criticizes the use of Hindi words in official bills, calling it disrespectful to India's linguistic diversity. Read his full statement and the political debate.
Chidambaram: Hindi in Bill Titles an Affront to Non-Hindi Speakers
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram criticizes the use of Hindi words in parliamentary bill titles, calling it an affront to non-Hindi speaking people. He urges the government to use only English for titles.
Chidambaram Backs Centre's Move to Cap Economy Airfares
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram endorses the government's plan to regulate economy class airfares, citing consumer protection. Learn about the proposed cap and its implications for Indian travelers.
Chidambaram: Modi Govt Opposed to Parliament Debate
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram accuses the Modi government of systematically closing parliamentary debate. Analysis of adjournment motions & short-duration discussions shows a decline in opposition voice. Read more.
Chidambaram: IndiGo crisis a duopoly problem, backs competition
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram calls the IndiGo crisis a symptom of market duopoly, advocating for a more competitive aviation sector to benefit consumers.
Karnataka's New Hate Speech Law Stirs Debate
Karnataka's new law defines hate speech more explicitly than central rules, sparking debate over free speech and legal overreach. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka's New Hate Speech Bill: First in India
Karnataka introduces India's first state-level Hate Speech Bill, proposing 2-10 years jail & collective liability. Explore the legal gap, Supreme Court's role, and how India currently regulates hate speech.
Speech Delay in Kids: Red Flags & Expert Advice
Worried your child isn't talking? Experts reveal key speech milestones, red flags like no words by 18 months, and how to encourage language at home. Early intervention is key.
Karnataka Approves Hate Speech Bill with Strict Penalties
Karnataka cabinet clears Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill 2025, defining offences and proposing jail up to 7 years. Also approves tunnel road for Bengaluru. Read details.
Mangaluru Police Case Against 13 Accounts for Hate Posts
Mangaluru police register a suo motu case against 13 social media accounts for sharing threatening and provocative content. Read the full details of the investigation and the accounts involved.
Punjab & Haryana HC denies bail to singer Sandeep Singh Attal
Punjab & Haryana High Court refuses anticipatory bail to singer Sandeep Singh Attal in hate speech case. Court cites risk to probe & public order. Details inside.
Chidambaram: Governors' Pocket Veto Threatens Democracy
P Chidambaram argues that governors' misuse of power to stall bills undermines democracy. He calls for legal reforms to protect the legislative process from unreasonable obstruction.
SC Refuses to Hear All Hate Speech Cases Nationwide
India's Supreme Court refuses to monitor hate speech cases from every corner, directs complainants to approach police or high courts instead. Key developments explained.
Shivakumar: CM change a 'secret deal', SC on hate speech
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar reveals secret agreement on leadership change while Supreme Court refuses to legislate hate speech monitoring. Latest political developments analyzed.
SC Won't Monitor All Hate Speech, Points to Existing Laws
India's Supreme Court refuses to legislate or monitor every hate speech incident, directing petitioners to approach high courts and local authorities first. Key hearing set for December 9.
SC: Not inclined to legislate or monitor hate speech
Supreme Court states it cannot monitor every hate speech incident while hearing a case about community boycott calls. Read the full verdict details and implications.
Chidambaram: Modi's Press Freedom Speech vs Reality
P Chidambaram contrasts PM Modi's Ramnath Goenka Lecture on press freedom with the ground reality of media censorship and journalist fear in India. Read the stark analysis.
Delhi HC Seeks Police Report on 2020 Riots Hate Speech
Delhi High Court demands status update on police investigation into politicians' alleged hate speeches during 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. Next hearing scheduled for November 21.
Bangladesh bans media from publishing Sheikh Hasina statements
Bangladesh's interim government warns media against publishing statements by 'fugitive' Sheikh Hasina. Using false identities for hate speech is now punishable. Read the latest developments.
Activist Navdeep Jalbera Booked for PU Hate Speech
Farm activist Navdeep Jalbera faces FIR for alleged hate speech at Panjab University event. Ludhiana police register case following complaints about inflammatory remarks.
Trump's $1B Lawsuit Threat Against BBC Over Edit
US President Donald Trump promises legal action against BBC for misleading edit of his January 6 speech. BBC apologizes but denies defamation. Latest updates.
ISI Kolkata Takes Action Against Hate Graffiti in Hostel
Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata discovers hate graffiti in boys' hostel, issues strong condemnation and warns of legal action. Incident follows Delhi car explosion that killed 13.
BJP attacks Chidambaram for 'homegrown terrorists' comment
BJP leaders accuse Congress's P Chidambaram of supporting terrorists after his remarks on homegrown extremism. Union Minister Giriraj Singh leads criticism following Delhi blast.
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