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Journalists hold signs during a protest against restrictions of the Internet and mobile phone networks at the Kashmir Press Club during a lockdown in Srinagar. (File Photo- AFP )

Amnesty International seeks end to curbs on J&K politicians, journalists

Human Rights Watch said that Indian government continues to impose “harsh and discriminatory restrictions” on Muslim-majority areas

06 Aug 2020 11:21 AM

WhatsApp said it was suing NSO Group, an Israeli surveillance firm, that is reportedly behind the technology that helped unnamed entities' spies hack into phones of roughly 1,400 users spanning across four continents and included diplomats, political dissidents, journalists and senior government officials. (Photo: Representational)

Give a detailed report: Govt to WhatsApp amid snooping row

WhatsApp had on Tuesday filed a lawsuit in a California federal court against NSO Group, which allegedly developed the spyware.

31 Oct 2019 6:07 PM

Pune Police on Thursday filed a supplementary charge sheet at a special UAPA court here against five persons including rights activists Sudha Bharadwaj and fugitive Maoist leader Ganapathy in Elgar Parishad case.

Bhima Koregaon case: Supplementary chargesheet filed against Sudha Bharadwaj, others

Police had filed the first chargesheet in the case against 10 persons at the special court for UAPA in November 2018.

21 Feb 2019 5:48 PM

Kite Mahotsav in Thane. (Photo: Deepak Kurkunde)

Got no bird-related distress calls this Sankranti: Activists

With a day to go for Makar Sankranti, wildlife activists have been raising awareness about the ban on the Chinese manjha for flying kites.

14 Jan 2019 1:24 AM

BJP to organise nationwide protest over Purulia killings

We will also organise similar agitation programmes in all West Bengal districts during the same time,” he said.

08 Jun 2018 6:34 AM

He also highlighted that a delay in issuing a mercy petition can convert the death penalty case to one of life imprisonment. (Photo: PTI)

Nirbhaya case: Public prosecutor Nikam expresses apprehension over SC order being challenged

Nikam said the convicts still have the option of approaching the President and can file a mercy petition asking him to revoke the order.

05 May 2017 9:06 PM

Parents of Nirbhaya Asha Devi and BN Singh light candles at a memorial at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Nirbhaya gangrape case: Death penalty does not deter crime, say activists

Activists are raising questions not just about the death penalty, but about the definition of 'rarest of rare' cases.

05 May 2017 8:56 PM

Uttar Pradesh: Muslim man beaten to death over alleged kidnapping of Hindu girl

The victim was dragged to a secluded spot and beaten to death.

02 May 2017 4:57 PM

Hindu Yuva Vahini activists on Wednesday assaulted a couple on suspicion of love jihad. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

UP: Hindu Yuva Vahini activists drag, assault couple on suspicion of love jihad

Head of HYV in western UP demanded action against the boy while alleging that he was trying to convert the girl's religion.

12 Apr 2017 12:59 PM

SRP Kalluri, the Inspector General of Bastar district of Chhattisgarh (centre). (Photo: PTI)

Bastar IG accused of threatening activists, calling them 'dogs' sent on 'forced' leave

Activists and lawyers Bastar claimed that they have received abusive messages from Kalluri, who said they should be ‘stoned out of bastar’.

02 Feb 2017 1:06 PM

Activists who came out in support of Bela Bhatia were allegedly abused by the police. (Photo: Videograb)

Dogs like you will be stoned out of Bastar: Top cop allegedly told activists

A Supreme Court lawyer who asked a top cop to help activist Bela Bhatia was abused in response.

25 Jan 2017 10:16 AM

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