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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicCivil rights

Topic: civil rights

You’re not a viceroy—Pakistanis call out German diplomat for response to pro-Palestine heckler

Germany's ambassador to Pakistan, Alfred Grannas, lost his cool at students who heckled him at a Lahore event saying ‘his country was brutally abusing people speaking for rights of Palestinians’.

Harvard faces federal civil rights investigation over legacy admission process

The probe comes in response to complaint filed on 3 July that argued Harvard College’s preference for ‘legacy’ undergraduate applicants overwhelmingly benefits white students.

Christine King Farris, activist and Martin Luther King Jr’s sister, dies at 95

Farris participated in historic events of the civil rights movement, including the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, and the 'March Against Fear' in Mississippi in 1966.

How a study group brought Kamala Harris’ parents together amid activism, Black nationalism

Kamala Harris' parents Shyamala Gopalan & Donald Harris met at a Black study group in UC Berkeley that fostered their interest in civil rights movement & activism, according to an NYT report.

Blame Amit Shah for UAPA changes but Nehru, Indira ignored civil liberties too

There are three sets of culprits for why Indians have been unable to build a popular base for civil liberties even after 70 years.

Kuldip Nayar, journalist, diplomat and former MP, passes away at 95

A known crusader for press freedom, Nayar worked in several newspapers, and was among those arrested during the Emergency.

Delhi HC strikes down 59-year-old anti-begging law in win for civil rights

The court calls the Bombay Prevention of Begging Act, 1959 that criminalises begging in the national capital unconstitutional. New Delhi: In a major boost for civil...

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.