hurting religious sentiment

Attack on Radhapada Roy: When poets cry

The tacit tolerance of bigotry over the years has nurtured ideologies that are diametrically opposite to the founding principles of our nation

The Arrest of Pritom Das / When the state defeats its people

The draconian Digital Security Act (DSA) strikes again, and most worryingly, in collusion with communal bigotry.

New FIR over “hate speech”: Journalist Zubair produced before court

Alt News Co-founder Mohammed Zubair was produced in a court in Sitapur of India’s Uttar Pradesh state today (July 4, 2022) in connection with a new FIR lodged against him for allegedly calling Hindu seers "hate mongers".

Indian journalist Mohammad Zubair arrested for "hurting religious sentiments"

Indian journalist and Alt News portal co-founder Mohammad Zubair was arrested today (June 27, 2022) by the Delhi Police for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, said officials.

"Hurting our religious sentiments can directly impact economic ties”

India's government sought on Monday to calm anger at home and abroad after two officials of the ruling BJP party made remarks about the Prophet Mohammed, with 38 people arrested for rioting in a northern city and a protest planned later in Mumbai.

Allegations of hurting religious sentiments against Hriday Mondal were false: Probe committee

The investigation committee from education ministry has ascertained that the allegations against Hriday Chandra Mondal of hurting religious sentiments in the classroom at Binodpur Ram Kumar High School in Munshiganj were in fact false.

Hriday Mondal returns to class after 28 days

Hriday Chandra Mondal, who teaches maths and science at Binodpur Ram Kumar High School in Munshiganj, has returned to class today (April 19, 2022) after 28 days.

Communal Attacks Over FB Posts: Instigators still on the loose

It is always the same story – a Facebook image, post, or message hurting religious sentiments, an outpouring of rage both on social media and on the streets, ending in attacks on minority communities.

Digital noose to be tightened further

Anyone spreading negative propaganda against the Liberation War or the Father of the Nation, using digital devices, will risk being sentenced to life in prison, according to the draft of a new law. The draft of Digital Security Act-2016 also stipulates two-year imprisonment for "deliberately" defaming someone or hurting anyone's religious sentiment by publishing or broadcasting something through digital devices.

October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023

Attack on Radhapada Roy: When poets cry

The tacit tolerance of bigotry over the years has nurtured ideologies that are diametrically opposite to the founding principles of our nation

September 13, 2022
September 13, 2022

When the state defeats its people

The draconian Digital Security Act (DSA) strikes again, and most worryingly, in collusion with communal bigotry.

July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022

New FIR over “hate speech”: Journalist Zubair produced before court

Alt News Co-founder Mohammed Zubair was produced in a court in Sitapur of India’s Uttar Pradesh state today (July 4, 2022) in connection with a new FIR lodged against him for allegedly calling Hindu seers "hate mongers".

June 27, 2022
June 27, 2022

Indian journalist Mohammad Zubair arrested for "hurting religious sentiments"

Indian journalist and Alt News portal co-founder Mohammad Zubair was arrested today (June 27, 2022) by the Delhi Police for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, said officials.

June 7, 2022
June 7, 2022

"Hurting our religious sentiments can directly impact economic ties”

India's government sought on Monday to calm anger at home and abroad after two officials of the ruling BJP party made remarks about the Prophet Mohammed, with 38 people arrested for rioting in a northern city and a protest planned later in Mumbai.

April 20, 2022
April 20, 2022

Allegations of hurting religious sentiments against Hriday Mondal were false: Probe committee

The investigation committee from education ministry has ascertained that the allegations against Hriday Chandra Mondal of hurting religious sentiments in the classroom at Binodpur Ram Kumar High School in Munshiganj were in fact false.

April 19, 2022
April 19, 2022

Hriday Mondal returns to class after 28 days

Hriday Chandra Mondal, who teaches maths and science at Binodpur Ram Kumar High School in Munshiganj, has returned to class today (April 19, 2022) after 28 days.

October 23, 2019
October 23, 2019

Communal Attacks Over FB Posts: Instigators still on the loose

It is always the same story – a Facebook image, post, or message hurting religious sentiments, an outpouring of rage both on social media and on the streets, ending in attacks on minority communities.

May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016

Digital noose to be tightened further

Anyone spreading negative propaganda against the Liberation War or the Father of the Nation, using digital devices, will risk being sentenced to life in prison, according to the draft of a new law. The draft of Digital Security Act-2016 also stipulates two-year imprisonment for "deliberately" defaming someone or hurting anyone's religious sentiment by publishing or broadcasting something through digital devices.

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