2 days ago · The recent Bombay High Court judgment (23rd January 2025) addresses the contentious issue of the use of loudspeakers at places of worship and their legal standing under Article 25 of the Constitution. The case was initiated following complaints by residents about persistent noise pollution caused by loudspeakers from religious institutions (masjids), particularly during early morning and late ...

Jan 2, 2025 · Fifty-nine incidents of communal violence dotted the Indian landscape in the year 2024 according to a report being compiled by the Centre Study of Society and Secularism (CSSS).

December 31, 2024. Many epithets have been used to describe the regime in place at the centre in India since May 2014 and it is no gratification to hear India, always a proud and growing democracy being increasingly described by international institutes as only “partly free” (Freedom House) and a “partially free electoral autocracy.” (Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute).

Dec 30, 2024 · Press statement: IMSD calls upon Muslims to recall the views expressed by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan well over a century ago. In his time, he staunchly opposed Muslims who made a bonfire of books they did not like, or demanded its ban by the authorities.

Oct 25, 2024 · Over the past decade, India has witnessed a disturbing rise in incidents where cow vigilantes, often emboldened by right-wing ideologies, have taken law enforcement into their own hands, targeting marginalised communities, particularly Muslims.

Dec 20, 2024 · New Delhi: Farmers associations associated with Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Samiti and Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-political) staged protests on Wednesday on railway tracks at 52 locations in Punjab and brought the rail traffic to a hilt in the state. The protest was called in response to alleged excesses inflicted on farmers who tried to march towards Delhi to press for their demands on Minimum ...

Oct 4, 2024 · A three judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justices B.R. Gavai, Prashant Kumar Mishra, and K.V. Vishwanthan, on September 12, quashed a preventive detention order on grounds of procedural lapses —one, by not serving one of the statements relied upon for continuing the detention to the detenu and two, on the delay caused by jail authorities regarding the representation of the ...

Aug 26, 2024 · Climate change poses a significant threat to Indian agriculture, with far-reaching consequences. Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy and sustains a large portion of its population. Most farmers in India depend on agriculture for their livelihood. However, climate change has brought significant challenges for them. Climate change has led to increased temperatures, irregular ...

Jan 7, 2025 · During the Lok Sabha Session, the Central government defended its use of Section 69A of the IT Act to block media content, including Bolta Hindustan and National Dastak. Minister Dr. L. Murugan informed that all actions follow strict safeguards, balancing national security with …

Jan 6, 2024 · Located in Chhattisgarh, the Hasdeo Aranya forests are rich in biodiversity. Here is also a habitat that is home for thousands of indigenous Adivasi communities. Yet, unchecked and ongoing, coal mining projects in the areas have resulted in the felling of large numbers of trees and the enforced displacement of the indigenous population. On the […]