Karnataka becomes India's first state with a dedicated law against hate speech and hate crimes, allowing for up to 10 years in prison for repeat offenders. Could this be a model for the nation?
Karnataka passes a strict Hate Speech Bill with up to 10-year jail for repeat offences. BJP opposes, calling it a tool to target opposition. Know key provisions.
Karnataka's Congress government passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill 2025 amid BJP protests. The law imposes up to 7 years jail and Rs 1 lakh fines to curb communal disharmony.
Karnataka assembly passes a stringent hate speech bill, making it a non-bailable offence with up to 7 years jail and Rs 50,000 fine. BJP protests, calling it a tool to silence opposition.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed a contentious hate speech bill on December 18, 2025, despite strong BJP protests and an incomplete debate. Get the full details.
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Karnataka's new Hate Speech Bill aims to protect constitutional values. Here's a breakdown of who is punishable, who is exempted, and what it means for political discourse. Read the full explainer.
Kadapa police arrest 12 individuals for creating offensive posts against political figures. One accused fled to Kuwait before being detained at Hyderabad airport. Details inside.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy accuses Karnataka govt of using Hate Speech Bill to suppress opposition, highlights 2,800 farmer suicides under Congress. Read his full charges.
The daughter of a wounded Holocaust survivor warns that antisemitism is being allowed to fester in Australia. This follows a violent attack on a Jewish festival in Sydney.
A Muslim cemetery in Sydney was desecrated with pig heads hours after the Bondi Beach mass shooting. Police are investigating the hate crime as PM Albanese proposes tougher gun laws.
MP Supriya Sule introduces a bill granting employees the legal right to disconnect after work hours, aiming to protect mental health and set digital boundaries. Explore the key provisions and penalties.
MP Supriya Sule introduces a Private Member's Bill in Lok Sabha, proposing a legal 'right to disconnect' from work emails and calls after hours to combat burnout and 'info-obesity'.
NCP MP Supriya Sule tables a Private Members' Bill for a 'right to disconnect' law, aiming to protect employees from after-hours work calls and emails. Shashi Tharoor introduces a complementary bill to cap work hours.
Karnataka's new law defines hate speech more explicitly than central rules, sparking debate over free speech and legal overreach. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka introduces India's first state-level Hate Speech Bill, proposing 2-10 years jail & collective liability. Explore the legal gap, Supreme Court's role, and how India currently regulates hate speech.
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Karnataka cabinet clears Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill 2025, defining offences and proposing jail up to 7 years. Also approves tunnel road for Bengaluru. Read details.
Mangaluru police register a suo motu case against 13 social media accounts for sharing threatening and provocative content. Read the full details of the investigation and the accounts involved.
Punjab & Haryana High Court refuses anticipatory bail to singer Sandeep Singh Attal in hate speech case. Court cites risk to probe & public order. Details inside.
In a candid Reddit AMA, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee addresses safety concerns in India, revealing the stark difference between online hate and real-life interactions. Read his surprising take.
VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan criticizes TVK's Vijay for focusing on 'hate politics' against DMK instead of ideology. Get the full details on the Tamil Nadu political clash.
Popular VTuber Zentreya's new 'General' model triggered a social media storm over alleged extremist symbolism. She and her sponsor have strongly denied the accusations. Read the full story.
The Parliament's Winter Session concluded with the passage of crucial bills like the telecom and appointment laws. Opposition staged walkouts during the debate on the security breach. Get the full recap.
Amid opposition protests, three key bills introduced in Lok Sabha during Winter Session. The bills focus on post office services, Jammu and Kashmir, and central university amendments. Details inside.
The Lok Sabha introduced the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Once the compensation cess ends, tobacco will attract GST plus excise, while pan masala will face GST plus the new cess. Read the full details.
The Winter Session of Parliament commences with 19 days of sittings. Key bills on health security, atomic energy & finance are on the agenda. The opposition gears up to raise crucial foreign policy issues.
India's Parliament Winter Session commences with 13 key bills including atomic energy reforms and insurance sector changes. Opposition to raise pressing national issues. Full coverage inside.
India's Parliament Winter Session begins today with key bills including Central Excise Amendment and Health Security Cess. Opposition raises security and electoral concerns. Session runs until December 19.
Parliament's Winter Session faces immediate deadlock as Opposition demands SIR debate while government plans to table 14 crucial bills including nuclear energy reforms. Follow live updates.