Download IPFS Police in Kolkata and Howrah have registered nine First Information Reports (FIRs) across three police stations in connection with violent incidents during the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ protest on Saturday. Authorities accuse the demonstrators of attacking police personnel, damaging both public and private property, and engaging in acts of arson.[Read More…]

Download IPFS A large protest at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Madurai has reignited calls for the inclusion of Dalit Christians in the Scheduled Castes (SC) list, a demand that has gone unanswered for the past 75 years. Demonstrators gathered in significant numbers, hoisting a black flag as a symbol of[Read More…]

Download IPFS Chandrapur police have arrested a 22-year-old man on serious charges of sexual assault, blackmail, and distributing intimate videos of a 19-year-old woman without her consent. The case has been filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the Scheduled[Read More…]

Download IPFS Srinagar police have conducted a series of raids on local bookshops, seizing 25 titles that authorities claim promote secessionist sentiments. Among the confiscated works is Azadi by Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy, a book known for its critical take on the political situation in Kashmir. According to police[Read More…]

Download IPFS A 12-year-old Bangladeshi girl has been rescued from a human trafficking network in Vasai, Maharashtra, after enduring unimaginable abuse at the hands of more than 200 men in just three months. The rescue operation took place on July 26, led by the Mira-Bhayandar Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police’s Anti-Human Trafficking[Read More…]

Download IPFS A protest march in Kolkata over the rape-murder case of “Abhaya” took a violent turn when the victim’s mother sustained injuries during a clash with police. The incident occurred as demonstrators demanded justice and greater accountability in handling crimes against women. The protest, attended by rights groups, activists,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has rescued a minor girl from Pali, Rajasthan, almost two years after she was reported missing from Bardhaman, West Bengal. The case highlights the persistent challenges India faces in combating human trafficking across state borders. According to the CBI, the girl was[Read More…]

Download IPFS A Dalit rights organisation has condemned the recent assault on two YouTubers in India, calling it a serious violation of personal safety and freedom of expression. The forum has demanded an immediate and impartial investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible. According to reports, the YouTubers, known for[Read More…]

Download IPFS In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, residents staged protests against recent demolitions carried out by municipal authorities, alleging that the operations were conducted without prior notice or adequate consultation. Protesters demanded fair rehabilitation, appropriate compensation, and official recognition of tenure rights for affected households. According to local accounts, the demolished[Read More…]

Download IPFS Indian authorities are continuing to detain Myanmar nationals who have crossed the border to escape the ongoing military crackdown in their home country, prompting concern from international human rights organizations. Critics argue that the detentions may breach established principles of asylum and migration rights, particularly those protecting individuals[Read More…]