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Controversy Erupts Over Muslim Author Inaugurating Hindu Festival in Karnataka
Banu Mushtaq, the first Kannada author to win the International Booker Prize, faced criticism from BJP leaders for inaugurating the Mysuru Dasara festival, a Hindu religious event celebrated in Karnataka, India, despite her expressed respect for the festival and past precedent.
Controversy Erupts Over Muslim Author Inaugurating Hindu Festival in Karnataka
Banu Mushtaq, the first Kannada author to win the International Booker Prize, faced criticism from BJP leaders for inaugurating the Mysuru Dasara festival, a Hindu religious event celebrated in Karnataka, India, despite her expressed respect for the festival and past precedent.
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40% Bias Score
India's Election Commission Battles Credibility Crisis Amid Voter Fraud Allegations
India's Election Commission faces credibility challenges amid opposition allegations of voter fraud and electoral roll inconsistencies in Bihar, leading to protests and a Supreme Court intervention demanding transparency.
India's Election Commission Battles Credibility Crisis Amid Voter Fraud Allegations
India's Election Commission faces credibility challenges amid opposition allegations of voter fraud and electoral roll inconsistencies in Bihar, leading to protests and a Supreme Court intervention demanding transparency.
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Dhankhar's Surprise Resignation Shakes Indian Politics
India's Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned unexpectedly on Monday, citing health reasons, surprising political circles and sparking speculation of deeper causes, despite his recent angioplasty and active parliamentary role.
Dhankhar's Surprise Resignation Shakes Indian Politics
India's Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned unexpectedly on Monday, citing health reasons, surprising political circles and sparking speculation of deeper causes, despite his recent angioplasty and active parliamentary role.
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Mahmoodabad's Arrest, Vijayvargiya's Apology Spark India Free Speech Debate
Indian professor Ali Khan Mahmoodabad was arrested for a social media post, later granted bail but banned from online commentary; BJP leader K. Vijayvargiya, who made controversial statements against an army colonel, issued an apology and faces investigation, sparking debate about freedom of speech ...
Mahmoodabad's Arrest, Vijayvargiya's Apology Spark India Free Speech Debate
Indian professor Ali Khan Mahmoodabad was arrested for a social media post, later granted bail but banned from online commentary; BJP leader K. Vijayvargiya, who made controversial statements against an army colonel, issued an apology and faces investigation, sparking debate about freedom of speech ...
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India Passes Controversial Bill Amending Muslim Land Endowment Laws
India's parliament passed a bill amending laws governing Muslim land endowments, adding non-Muslims to waqf boards and increasing government oversight, sparking concerns about minority rights and potential land seizures; the bill passed with 288 votes for and 232 against.
India Passes Controversial Bill Amending Muslim Land Endowment Laws
India's parliament passed a bill amending laws governing Muslim land endowments, adding non-Muslims to waqf boards and increasing government oversight, sparking concerns about minority rights and potential land seizures; the bill passed with 288 votes for and 232 against.
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India's 2023 Elections Fuel Surge in Hate Speech: Report
An India Hate Lab report reveals a surge in hate speech incidents during India's 2023 general elections (April 19-June 1), with one-third of incidents occurring during the campaign's peak; Prime Minister Modi's statements targeting Muslims are cited as a contributing factor; the report comes days be...
India's 2023 Elections Fuel Surge in Hate Speech: Report
An India Hate Lab report reveals a surge in hate speech incidents during India's 2023 general elections (April 19-June 1), with one-third of incidents occurring during the campaign's peak; Prime Minister Modi's statements targeting Muslims are cited as a contributing factor; the report comes days be...
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India's Controversial Bill on Removing Elected Officials Facing Criminal Charges
India's ruling BJP introduced a bill to automatically remove elected officials detained for 30 days on charges with a minimum five-year sentence; the opposition condemns it as undemocratic, citing the increased targeting of opposition figures by investigative agencies since 2014.
India's Controversial Bill on Removing Elected Officials Facing Criminal Charges
India's ruling BJP introduced a bill to automatically remove elected officials detained for 30 days on charges with a minimum five-year sentence; the opposition condemns it as undemocratic, citing the increased targeting of opposition figures by investigative agencies since 2014.
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India Accused of Unlawful Expulsion of Bengali-Speaking Muslims to Bangladesh
Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported that between May 7 and June 15, Indian authorities unlawfully expelled at least 1,500 Bengali-speaking Muslims to Bangladesh, citing accounts of violence and destruction of identity papers; India's government claims the expulsions were to counter irregular migration...
India Accused of Unlawful Expulsion of Bengali-Speaking Muslims to Bangladesh
Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported that between May 7 and June 15, Indian authorities unlawfully expelled at least 1,500 Bengali-speaking Muslims to Bangladesh, citing accounts of violence and destruction of identity papers; India's government claims the expulsions were to counter irregular migration...
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60% Bias Score
RSS Pushes to Remove Secularism from Indian Constitution
India's ruling BJP faces pressure from the Hindu nationalist RSS to remove "secular" and "socialist" from the constitution's preamble, a move opposed by the Supreme Court and major opposition parties, despite the RSS's influence across various sectors of Indian society and its past success in achiev...
RSS Pushes to Remove Secularism from Indian Constitution
India's ruling BJP faces pressure from the Hindu nationalist RSS to remove "secular" and "socialist" from the constitution's preamble, a move opposed by the Supreme Court and major opposition parties, despite the RSS's influence across various sectors of Indian society and its past success in achiev...
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India's Waqf Amendment Bill Faces Supreme Court Challenge
India's parliament passed a bill amending the 1995 law governing Muslim religious endowments, adding non-Muslims to managing boards and increasing government oversight; opposition parties will challenge it in the Supreme Court, citing concerns about unconstitutionality and discrimination against Ind...
India's Waqf Amendment Bill Faces Supreme Court Challenge
India's parliament passed a bill amending the 1995 law governing Muslim religious endowments, adding non-Muslims to managing boards and increasing government oversight; opposition parties will challenge it in the Supreme Court, citing concerns about unconstitutionality and discrimination against Ind...
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48% Bias Score
India Hate Speech Soars 74% in 2024, Report Links Rise to Ruling Party
A report reveals a 74% increase in hate speech incidents against religious minorities in India in 2024, reaching 1,165 cases, with 98% targeting Muslims, linked to the ruling BJP and Hindu nationalist movement's actions and the judiciary's inaction.
India Hate Speech Soars 74% in 2024, Report Links Rise to Ruling Party
A report reveals a 74% increase in hate speech incidents against religious minorities in India in 2024, reaching 1,165 cases, with 98% targeting Muslims, linked to the ruling BJP and Hindu nationalist movement's actions and the judiciary's inaction.
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48% Bias Score
BJP Wins Delhi Assembly Elections After 27-Year Drought
In India's Delhi assembly elections, Narendra Modi's BJP won 48 seats, defeating Arvind Kejriwal's AAP, marking the BJP's first Delhi victory in 27 years and providing a boost after losing its national majority in 2023.
BJP Wins Delhi Assembly Elections After 27-Year Drought
In India's Delhi assembly elections, Narendra Modi's BJP won 48 seats, defeating Arvind Kejriwal's AAP, marking the BJP's first Delhi victory in 27 years and providing a boost after losing its national majority in 2023.
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44% Bias Score
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