"There is a clear pattern which suggests that incidents of hate crime against religious minorities have occurred largely in BJP-ruled states," the report by the US-based NGO CMRI adds.
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Kerala Governor Removed as Chancellor of Kalamandalam University
The move comes amid the Kerala government's ongoing tussle with governor Arif Mohammad Khan over the functioning of universities, including appointment of vice-chancellors, in the state.
Why Elon Musk’s 2 Weeks at Twitter Heralds India’s Brush With Digital Demonetisation
Twitter India barely exists this week, after Musk reportedly fired 90% of the team. It’s unclear if Twitter will continue to pursue its lawsuit against the Union government’s attempts …
Why the Bihar Government’s Recognition of Urdu Is Significant
The fact that Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav themselves handed out 183 appointment letters to newly-recruited Urdu translators and stenographers indicates their willingness to strike a contrast to communal …
Reducing Dalits to Mere Beneficiaries: The Neo-Brahmanism of the Sangh Parivar in Karnataka
The Sangh parivar's response to the Karnataka BJP accepting the Justice Das Committee's recommendations to increase reservation for SCs and STs betrays the contradictions between the saffron party's ideology …
‘He Was Sleeping During Riots’: Family of Boy Penalised Rs 2.9 Lakh Over Khargone Clashes
Alongside the boy in question, Madhya Pradesh authorities also issued a notice to his father to pay Rs 4.8 lakh for the damages to the properties he had allegedly …
Tales of Courage
The poem revolves around the fear of speaking the truth out loud in a polarised country.
Karnataka: Dalit Workers Assaulted, Locked Up For Days; Pregnant Woman Loses Baby
According to the complainant, 16 people were kept under house arrest for 15 days.
Big Brother’s Minions
'Who is the victim? Who the perpetrator of the crime? Answers to these questions are turned on their head.'
Hindi, Local Languages as Medium of Instruction in All Institutions, Recommends Shah-Led Panel
English should be the medium of instruction only where it is absolutely necessary and gradually it should be replaced with Hindi in those institutions, the committee has recommended.