In a powerful collective voice, nine human rights bodies, led by the Committee to Protect Journalists, have urged Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to prioritize press freedom and human rights …
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Kochi’s legal corridors buzzed on Thursday as the Kerala High Court fired off notices to the producers of ‘The Kerala Story 2’. The move stems from a petition slamming the …
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The Supreme Court of India has adopted a no-nonsense stance in the row surrounding Netflix’s ‘Ghuskhor Pandit’, declaring that artistic freedom cannot justify insulting religious or caste groups. During proceedings …
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A prominent human rights organization headquartered in Paris has issued a scathing rebuke against a Bangladeshi private university for ousting two faculty members on unproven blasphemy charges. Justice Makers Bangladesh …
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A historic youth-led movement unfolded in Nepal this month, sparked by a government ban on social media platforms. Faced with censorship, Generation Z utilized innovative technologies to organize and protest, …
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Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi strongly rebuked Switzerland during the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), denouncing their comments on India as “astonishing, superficial, and ignorant.” Addressing …
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A battle is brewing between the ruling powers and the youth in Nepal, representing a rebellion of the new generation. This is a protest by Gen-Z against the increasing corruption …
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Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has expressed concern regarding the potential release of his film, ‘The Bengal Files’, in West Bengal. In an interview, Agnihotri appealed to West Bengal’s Chief Minister Mamata …
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The Supreme Court has instructed the government to develop guidelines to regulate conduct on social media platforms, including podcasts and online comedy. This directive follows a case involving comedians Samay …
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Cartoonist Hemant Malviya created a disparaging cartoon of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS, leading to an FIR being filed against him. The matter is now before the Supreme …