Hate speech

Indian brothers slam `hate speech` as South Africa graft scandal broils

The Indian brothers who are accused of corrupting South African President Jacob Zuma lashed out Friday at "xenophobic and hate speech" against them, and denied benefiting from links to the government.

Mar 18, 2016, 20:41 PM IST

Dutch anti-Islam MP in court on hate speech charges

Far-right anti-immigrant Dutch MP Geert Wilders appeared before a top security court today for a hearing ahead of his high-profile trial later this year on charges of incitement to hatred.

Mar 18, 2016, 16:18 PM IST

Auto-rickshaw set on fire in Mumbai after MNS chief Raj Thackeray's 'hate speech'

An auto-rickshaw was set on fire in the Andheri locality of Mumbai on Thursday evening, a day after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Raj Thackeray's hate speech against immigrant workers in the city.

Mar 11, 2016, 09:43 AM IST

Mayawati takes on BJP, says 'would have jailed Ram Shankar Katheria'

BSP supremo Mayawati asserted that the alleged hate speeches being made under the BJP-led NDA regime has degraded the communal harmony.

Mar 03, 2016, 13:18 PM IST

Till the time Islam exists in the world, no one can stop terrorism: Karnataka BJP MP

A BJP MP from Karnataka has associated Islam with terrorism just days after the hate speech against the Muslim community by MoS HRD Ram Shankar Katheria at a VHP event in Agra.

Mar 02, 2016, 11:25 AM IST

FIR against BJP leader for hate speech in Agra

The local leaders of the BJP incensed by the FIR have announced that the party workers would stage protests (dharnas) at the police stations.

Mar 02, 2016, 10:32 AM IST

Video: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan courts controversy with 'hate speech' against Modi govt

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan could land in a major trouble for his alleged hate speech against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Centre. 

Mar 01, 2016, 13:07 PM IST

Union minister Ram Shankar Katheria cries foul over his alleged inflammatory speech​

Minister of State for Human Resource and Development (HRD) Ram Shankar Katheria has cried foul over his alleged inflammatory speech in Agra as reported by a leading national daily garnering him criticism and said that the report is completely untrue.

Mar 01, 2016, 09:21 AM IST

Hate speech: Centre opposes Subramanian Swamy's plea in SC

The Centre on Monday termed as "not maintainable" and opposed in the Supreme Court the plea of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy challenging constitutional validity of certain IPC provisions on hate speech and writing.

Feb 29, 2016, 17:58 PM IST

Hindu Ezhava leader Vellapally Natesan gets anticipatory bail in communal speech case

Hindu Ezhava leader Vellapally Natesan, booked by Kerala Police for delivering a communal speech, on Wednesday secured anticipatory bail from the Kerala high court.

Dec 23, 2015, 14:03 PM IST

Only 57% Americans against Donald Trump's anti-Muslim agenda – Guess who is intolerant?

A majority of Americans may have rejected Donald Trump`s proposal to temporarily ban the entry of Muslim immigrants into the US, but the Republican presidential hopeful has found support on the issue from GOP voters.

Dec 11, 2015, 15:03 PM IST

Facebook, Twitter step up battle against militant propaganda

The Internet companies described their policies as straightforward: they ban certain types of content in accordance with their own terms of service.

Dec 06, 2015, 14:15 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi spotted with hate speech convict Imran Masood in Saharanpur

Congress vice president shared stage with Imaran Masood who was jailed for his hate speech against Narendra Modi during 2014 Lok Sabha elections in Saharanpur.

Nov 24, 2015, 12:04 PM IST

BJP condems Subramanian Swamy for 'hate speech' book

BJP criticizes its own party member Subramanian Swamy for 'hate speech' book and files a report in supreme court.

Nov 04, 2015, 12:59 PM IST

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Religion must not be used as mask to satisfy hunger for power: President

Amidst the raging beef controversy that has triggered communal overtones, President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday warned that "hate speech and fear mongering" should stop and asserted that religion should not be used as a mask to satisfy hunger for power of some individuals.

Oct 08, 2015, 21:10 PM IST

Goa Congress files complains against Mahesh Sharma 'hate speech'

The Congress in Goa has filed a police complaint against union Minister of State for Culture Mahesh Sharma for allegedly delivering a hate speech against minority religions, a party leader said on Wednesday.

Sep 16, 2015, 14:42 PM IST