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Andhare too refuses to apologise before privileges committee

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare appeared before the privileges committee on Monday, (HT PHOTO)
mumbai news
Published on May 12, 2026 05:08 am IST

Artists, filmmakers slam the ban against The Voice of Hind Rajab

Artists, filmmakers slam the ban against The Voice of Hind Rajab
mumbai news
Published on Apr 08, 2026 07:14 am IST

Assam: Priyanka Gandhi says benefit schemes conditional to attending BJP events

Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was addressing her first election rally at Assam’s Nazira on Wednesday. (PTI)
india news
Published on Apr 01, 2026 04:10 pm IST

Why can't ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ be released in India, ask Oppn MPs

A sand portrait of Hind Rajab, a 5-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in 2024 and the focus of the Oscar-nominated film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', created on a beach near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Britain.
india news
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 09:02 pm IST

Sambhal SP seeks explanation from CO over Iran remark amid political uproar

Kuldeep Kumar, Sambhal circle officer (CO) and deputy superintendent of police (DSP)
lucknow news
Published on Mar 15, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Mehbooba, Sajad express concern over take down of social media handles of Kashmiri media outlets

People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti and People Conference president Sajad Lone on Tuesday expressed concern over the blocking of Facebook and Instagram handles of three newspapers/news outlets of Kashmir. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 04, 2026 05:32 am IST

HC warns social media users against hurling online abuses at judiciary

The high court made the observation, noting with grave concern that, under the guise of freedom of expression, instances of criminal contempt are currently galore on social media. (File Photo)
lucknow news
Published on Feb 27, 2026 04:54 am IST

No release till new title of ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ placed on record: SC to makers

The bench of justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a public interest petition filed by Atul Mishra, who objected to the title on the ground that it defamed and stereotyped the Brahmin community. (Hindustan Times)
india news
Published on Feb 13, 2026 06:15 am IST

File affidavit on new name for Ghooskhor Pandat, Supreme Court orders filmmaker

A group of people stage a protest over the title of the upcoming film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' in Kanpur on Feb. 7 (PTI)
india news
Updated on Feb 12, 2026 04:08 pm IST

EU slams Pak for conviction of lawyers, Islamabad dismisses as ‘domestic affair’

Activists, lawyers and journalists carry posters as they gather in solidarity with human rights activist and lawyer, Imaan Mazari and her husband after court convicted them on charges of anti-state social media posts.
world news
Updated on Jan 30, 2026 06:36 pm IST

‘Will her death end my exile?’ Taslima Nasreen on Khaleda Zia's demise

Writer Taslima Nasreen said that while Khaleda Zia was “alive, she did not stand up for freedom of expression by lifting the bans" on her books.
world news
Updated on Dec 31, 2025 12:01 am IST

US imposes visa bans on ex-EU commissioner, four others over ‘censorship’ claims

Trump administration banned former European Commissioner Thierry Breton and four other European figures from entering the country because of their efforts to regulate digital platforms, seeing it as an attack on European sovereignty.
world news
Published on Dec 26, 2025 07:24 am IST

Uproar in Europe after US visa bans for 5 European citizens | Here's why

Washington announced the bans on Tuesday, targeting five European citizens, including French former EU commissioner Thierry Breton
world news
Published on Dec 24, 2025 10:45 pm IST

Hrithik Roshan supports Yami Gautam's ‘paid film hype trend’ ahead of Dhurandhar

Hrithik Roshan and Yami Gautam
cinema
Updated on Dec 04, 2025 05:58 pm IST

Why India’s judiciary needs to defend free speech

It is worth remembering that our courts are meant to function as courts of law, not courts of moral, or public opinion. (HT Archive)
opinion
Published on Nov 13, 2025 09:18 pm IST

TISS students organisations issues statement over police action on a group of student

TISS students organisations issues statement over police action on a group of student
mumbai news
Published on Oct 20, 2025 05:58 am IST

Pro-Palestine mime re-staged in a school in Kerala's Kasargod amid protests

The mime, performed by six students dressed in black, was part of the school’s art festival and drew a large audience.
india news
Published on Oct 06, 2025 09:18 pm IST

Civil society pushes on, holds Stan Swamy lecture

Civil society pushes on, holds Stan Swamy lecture
mumbai news
Published on Sept 14, 2025 06:08 am IST

The Boss Has Had It With All the Office Activists

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The Boss Has Had It With All the Office Activists
lifestyle
Updated on Aug 29, 2025 04:45 pm IST

State Department Issues Human-Rights Report Reflecting Trump Priorities

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The U.S. State Department human-rights report was delayed by months due to fierce internal debates.
world news
Published on Aug 13, 2025 06:15 pm IST

150 arrested in London for backing banned pro-Palestinian group amid protests

Palestine Action had previously targeted Israeli defense contractors and other sites in Britain that they believe have links with the Israeli military.
world news
Published on Aug 09, 2025 08:22 pm IST

Supreme Court is CJI centric, must change, says Justice AS Oka during farewell

On Friday, his last day in the Supreme Court, justice Oka delivered 11 judgements, par for the course for a judge who has, in the course of his 3 years stint in the apex court, authored 370 judgments. (Shutterstock)
india news
Updated on May 24, 2025 02:31 am IST

Crossing the red lines on the right to free speech 

The judiciary does not have the power to gag or silence someone; it is only empowered to determine whether the government’s decision to do so is constitutional or unconstitutional (Hindustan Times)
opinion
Published on May 22, 2025 07:21 pm IST

Creativity, censorship and clever camouflage

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Early twentieth century Indian playwrights and the fight for Bharat Mata. Painting of Bharat Mata by Abanindranath Tagore. (Wikimedia Commons)
books
Published on May 02, 2025 03:36 pm IST

Governor’s biography a guiding scripture for new generation: U.P. CM

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath speaking at an event in Lucknow on May 1. (Sourced)
lucknow news
Published on May 02, 2025 06:04 am IST

Day after FIR, LU asst prof clears the air over remarks on Pahalgam terror attack

The assistant professor was booked under sections of BNS for allegedly propagating religious hatred, promoting enmity between different groups, making and publishing false statement, uttering words with intent to wound religious feelings, and endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of the country. (Pic for representation)
lucknow news
Published on Apr 29, 2025 10:24 pm IST

A song critical of Nigeria's president is barred from airwaves

A song critical of Nigeria's president is barred from airwaves
world news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:36 pm IST

US says it is alarmed by American academic's arrest in Thailand

US says it is alarmed by American academic's arrest in Thailand
us news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:08 pm IST

Allahabad University, college teachers' body cross swords over talking to media

Allahabad University, college teachers' body cross swords over talking to media
news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 02:06 pm IST

TMC seeks Bharat Ratna for Sunita Williams

Sunita Williams returned to Earth on March 18 after more than nine months in space. (PTI photo)
india news
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 02:35 pm IST
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