Activists and lawyers in Bengaluru raise alarms over Karnataka's new hate speech bill, warning of potential misuse and threats to free expression. Key concerns include vague definitions and excessive police powers.
Karnataka passes a stringent hate speech law with up to 7 years jail & Rs 50k fine. BJP opposes, calling it 'draconian'. Get the full details on India's first such state bill.
Karnataka Assembly passes anti-hate speech bill with up to 7-year jail term. BJP opposes, citing free speech threat. Get the full details on the new law.
Karnataka's new anti-hate speech bill sparks political storm as BJP stages walkout, fearing it targets RSS & Bajrang Dal. Details on the controversial legislation inside.
Karnataka Assembly passes a controversial hate speech bill without full debate. BJP opposition decries it as 'dangerous' and stages a walkout. Get the full details.
The Karnataka Assembly passed a contentious Hate Speech Bill without a full debate, leading to a BJP walkout. BJP's V Sunil Kumar called the legislation 'dangerous'. Read the full story.
Karnataka Assembly approves contentious Hate Speech Bill despite BJP's walkout. In a major trade boost, India and Oman ink a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. Read the full details.
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.
The US House passed a Republican bill banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors. The bill now heads to the Senate. Read about the key provisions and political reactions.
US Senate leader Chuck Schumer condemns Coast Guard's decision to remove swastika as hate symbol, citing dangerous timing after Bondi Beach massacre. Read the full story.
Karnataka's amended drug legislation contains significant practical flaws, with lawmakers accused of overlooking ground realities. Expert analysis reveals potential implementation hurdles.
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.
A fresh controversy erupts in Parliament as bills with Hindi names face opposition from non-Hindi states, calling it unconstitutional. Get the full story on the language debate.
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.
Indian-American lawmakers call for urgent federal action on gun safety after a deadly mass shooting at Brown University left 2 dead and 8 injured. Read their strong statements.
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.
Karnataka's new law defines hate speech more explicitly than central rules, sparking debate over free speech and legal overreach. Read the full analysis.
A new US law creates investment accounts for newborns with a $1,000 seed fund. Learn how the 'Trump Account' works, who qualifies, and its potential impact on inequality.
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.
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.
Telangana High Court, frustrated by state's delay since 2015, orders petitioner to research and propose lift safety rules. 3 deaths, 7 injuries reported recently. Read the full story.
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.