Author: SAMEER YASIR
Mumbai Police Arrest Vikas Khanchandani of Republic TV
Vikas Khanchandani was accused of involvement in an effort to falsely bolster ratings data at Republic TV, a right-wing news broadcaster. The network said the allegations were politically motivated.
Arnab Goswami, TV Journalist, Is Arrested in Mumbai
The conservative anchor Arnab Goswami was detained on charges of abetting a suicide in Mumbai, where an opposition party is in power.
India’s Covid-19 Death Toll Passes 100,000
Only the United States and Brazil have reported more deaths from the coronavirus. Despite its climbing numbers, India plans to lift more restrictions.
Indian Court Acquits Hindu Leaders of Demolishing Historic Mosque
The 1992 destruction of the Babri Mosque in Ayodhya by Hindu nationalists sparked sectarian violence in a country where Muslims feel increasingly oppressed.
Swami Agnivesh, Crusader Against Labor Abuses in India, Dies at 80
A pacifist monk, he championed social justice causes, fighting against child labor, indentured servitude and a rising tide of Hindu fundamentalism.
Babar Qadri, Lawyer and Defender of Kashmir, is Murdered
The attorney won fame as a human rights advocate and a vocal defender of his homeland in the Indian media. His killer remains unidentified.
Monsoons Slam South Asia, Displacing Millions in Bangladesh and India
Flooding in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar and Nepal has killed scores of people, destroyed homes and structures, drowned entire villages, and forced many to crouch on rooftops hoping for rescue.
Groom Dead, at Least 100 Sick With Coronavirus After Indian Wedding
Officials in India have opened an investigation into the gathering after more than 100 wedding guests tested positive for the coronavirus.