Social Justice

Spain is in mourning and outrage following the death of Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman whose eviction last month had already ignited widespread protests across the country. Her passing, announced by Madrid's tenants' union on Wednesday, has intensified calls for urgent action on Spain's ... Read full article.

Rahul Gandhi has launched a new digital platform called 'Satyagraha,' aiming to provide a direct channel for citizens to voice their struggles and grievances. The initiative, announced by Gandhi himself, is designed to be a long-term commitment to amplifying the concerns of everyday Indians.Since ... Read full article.

Protests demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, citing alleged irregularities in the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, intensified in Delhi this past weekend. The demonstrations, which began on Friday, saw political leaders, civil ... Read full article.

The start of the fall semester at universities is often referred to by student safety advocates as the “red zone,” a period notorious for a high incidence of sexual assaults. It was during this time, in mid-October 2024, that a former Cornell University student, identified as Jane Doe in court ... Read full article.

U.S. prosecutors have sensationally reopened an investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University, following a furious public outcry and claims the elite college initially failed to properly punish the men involved. The alleged incident dates back to 2024, when the victim claims she ... Read full article.

In a significant development echoing across college campuses, former 'South Park' writer Toby Morton has taken a stand against alleged injustices at Cornell University. He recently launched TheCornell7.org, a website dedicated to meticulously documenting the claims of a former student, identified ... Read full article.

In a disturbing development in the case of Tasia Fortune, a Black mother of four found dead in Jackson, Mississippi, police now believe she was already deceased before her body was "staged" to appear as a hanging. This revelation, made in court by a detective, suggests a homicide stemming from a ... Read full article.

“Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder was among over 100 protesters detained by New York police during a significant sit-in outside the UN headquarters on Thursday. The protest, which also saw the arrest of Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon, comedian Caleb Hearon, and whistleblower Chelsea Manning, was ... Read full article.

Samastipur, Bihar, In a deeply disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves across Bihar, a minor girl was molested in the Samastipur district. This comes shortly after a similar harrowing incident in Jamui, raising serious concerns about safety and law enforcement in the state. Police have acted ... Read full article.

A pall of grief and controversy hangs over IIT Bombay following the tragic death of a bright second-year student. His distraught parents have come forward with grave allegations, claiming their son, Sahil Wokade, was subjected to severe caste-based discrimination and humiliation by professors, ... Read full article.

A pall of grief and outrage has fallen over IIT Bombay's Powai campus following the tragic death of Sahil Ravindra Wakode, a second-year BTech student in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering. Wakode was found deceased in his hostel room on Friday evening, hours after he was reportedly ... Read full article.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has declared his party "won't give up the fight" against "nasty populism," delivering a passionate rallying cry at the Lib Dem annual conference. In a speech aimed at energizing members, Sir Ed directly targeted Nigel Farage's Reform UK and billionaire X owner ... Read full article.

Nineteen migrant workers from West Bengal have finally been released after a bewildering detention in Chhattisgarh, where they were held on suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals. These workers, primarily residents of Murshidabad's Samserganj and Sahabad areas, had traveled to Chhattisgarh in ... Read full article.

A healthcare scandal has rocked County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust (CDDFT) in north-east England, as it admits that at least twenty women underwent unnecessary mastectomies as part of their breast cancer treatment. This shocking revelation comes as part of an ongoing internal review, ... Read full article.

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has announced a significant escalation in his protest, revealing plans for a massive march to Mumbai beginning September 15, which will culminate in an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan from September 19. This decisive move is aimed at ... Read full article.

Hull City has been hit with a significant £30,000 fine by the Football Association following homophobic chanting by some of its supporters during an FA Cup match against Chelsea earlier this year. The incident occurred during their 4-0 defeat to the London side in February.The independent ... Read full article.

Pressure is mounting on prominent Labour figure Andy Burnham to champion the cause of increasing statutory paternity leave, with over a quarter of his own party's MPs urging action. This push comes amidst growing concerns about the cost of living crisis and its disproportionate impact on families, ... Read full article.

The nation is reeling from the tragic death of Chongtham Vikram Singh, a talented musician from Imphal, Manipur, who was brutally assaulted and killed in Delhi's Ashram area on Sunday night, September 6, 2026. The incident, which police are investigating as a case of mob lynching, has ignited a ... Read full article.

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's health took a serious turn on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the eleventh day of his indefinite hunger strike. His blood sugar levels plummeted significantly, leading him to finally agree to receive intravenous fluids. The decision to accept medical treatment ... Read full article.

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has ignited a fresh wave of controversy with what has been widely described as an "anti-Muslim attack" directed at current New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The contentious remarks came in response to Mamdani's planned attendance at the upcoming 9/11 ... Read full article.

A chilling discovery in Guwahati has sent shockwaves through the community after the partially decomposed and headless body of a 25-year-old woman was found in an apartment in the city's Beltola area on Sunday night, September 6, 2026. Police, responding to complaints of a foul smell from ... Read full article.

A heartbreaking incident has unfolded in Karnataka, where a decorated Kargil War veteran attempted suicide, reportedly driven to despair by a 24-year delay in receiving promised land allotment. The veteran, who was injured during the Kargil War, was reportedly blocked from meeting the deputy chief ... Read full article.

A political storm is brewing in Haldwani after an First Information Report (FIR) was registered against prominent Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The FIR, filed under various sections including the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, stems from allegations that ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court has given a significant nod to the Citizens' for Justice and Peace (CJP) organization, refusing to prohibit their planned protest march in Delhi on September 5. This decision clears the way for the CJP, led by figures like Sonam Wangchuk, to proceed with their demonstration, which ... Read full article.

Former child star Raquel Lee, known for her roles in "The Amanda Show" and "The Proud Family," has filed a lawsuit against entertainment giant Disney. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, alleges that Lee was raped by a "middle-aged, male employee" when she was just 14 years old during the production of ... Read full article.

Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have formally written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the government to immediately scrap the existing questionnaire for the upcoming caste census. The leaders, representing the Congress party in both houses of Parliament, voiced ... Read full article.

More than £20,000 has been raised for the family of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday following his recent death, which occurred shortly after his resignation amid allegations of plagiarism. The fundraising drive, spearheaded by Windrush campaigner Sir Patrick Vernon, was launched on Saturday ... Read full article.

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly made a significant political statement on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, by passing a resolution that urges the Union government to maintain the existing 543 Lok Sabha seats. This resolution also calls for the current proportion of inter-State seat distribution to ... Read full article.

A horrifying incident at a London Travelodge last October has brought critical hotel security protocols into sharp focus after staff inadvertently handed a domestic abuser a room key, granting him access to his victim's room. The woman, who was seeking refuge at the hotel, was subjected to a ... Read full article.

The ongoing student agitation in Jharkhand, protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, saw a significant development on Friday as a delegation of state ministers met with representatives of the JPSC/JSSC Reforms Manch. The government has expressed its willingness to ... Read full article.

The Centre has firmly told the Supreme Court that it opposes applying the 'creamy layer' criterion to exclude affluent members of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities from reservation benefits in jobs and educational institutions. The government emphasized that discrimination ... Read full article.

A Salvadoran man, Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, has tragically died at Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey. His death has ignited a fresh wave of scrutiny over the facility's conditions and prompted renewed calls from Democratic lawmakers and immigrant advocates for its ... Read full article.

The controversial Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP), India's first river-linking initiative, has once again sparked major protests, leading to a police intervention in Madhya Pradesh. Just days after activist Sonam Wangchuk's protest in Delhi, local authorities cleared a protest site in Kupi village, ... Read full article.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has extended a public invitation to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging him to participate in the 'Ram Raksha Andolan' set to take place in Nagpur on July 18. This significant protest, organized by the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction, ... Read full article.

A tragic incident in Biddeford, Maine, has ignited a political firestorm, putting significant pressure on Senator Susan Collins as she faces a challenging re-election bid. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot Joan Sebastian Guerrero shortly after 7 a.m. on Monday, an ... Read full article.

The long-awaited Hillsborough Law has finally passed through Parliament, marking a monumental step towards ensuring accountability from public officials and offering a beacon of hope for families affected by state failures. Andy Burnham, who has passionately campaigned for the law for years, hailed ... Read full article.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has taken decisive action following a tragic incident in South 24 Parganas district. On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the CM handed over an appointment letter for a civic volunteer position and a ₹25 lakh cheque to the family of Indrajit Mondal, a man who was ... Read full article.

After an arduous year-long legal battle, four Indian nationals, including two minors, have finally returned home to India from Bangladesh. This resolution comes after they were reportedly detained by Delhi Police last year and then pushed across the border into Bangladesh. The group arrived back in ... Read full article.

The UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, is set to amend the 1971 Immigration Act, paving the way for the potential deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the notorious ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang. This move comes as the government seeks to close a loophole that has, until now, shielded Ahmed ... Read full article.

A cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and the celebrated Broadway performer Patti LuPone has been blocked from docking in Turkey. Authorities in the Aydin province, where the port town of Kuşadası is located, stated that the group's behaviors did not "align with the structure of our ... Read full article.

London is buzzing with excitement as the iconic Pride parade kicks off once more, drawing an estimated 1.8 million people to the capital. The historic event, a vibrant display of celebration and activism for LGBT+ communities, began at midday, with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan at the ... Read full article.

The British government is set to issue a landmark formal apology for its role in the forced adoption of babies from unmarried mothers, a deeply painful practice that scarred countless lives for decades. This historic announcement comes after years of tireless campaigning by victims and their ... Read full article.

The San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese has agreed to a monumental $395 million settlement, marking a significant development in resolving hundreds of child sex abuse lawsuits. This agreement aims to bring closure to over 500 claims, with some reports specifying approximately 530 individuals who ... Read full article.

Pride Month culminated in a spectacular display of color, joy, and unity on Sunday, with the iconic New York City Pride March leading celebrations that spanned the globe. From its roots in the 1969 Stonewall uprising, Pride has blossomed into a powerful, month-long tribute to LGBTQ+ communities, ... Read full article.

A devastating tragedy has struck near Gummidipoondi, Tiruvallur district, as a three-year-old girl, whose parents are migrant workers from Bihar, has died following a horrific sexual assault. The heartbreaking incident has led to the arrest of a 19-year-old man, also from Bihar, who was known to ... Read full article.

The world of football has been rocked by controversy at the ongoing World Cup after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) official, Shaun Evans, was seen making a hand gesture that has been widely identified as a symbol of white supremacy. The incident occurred during the official broadcast of Germany's ... Read full article.

Nine years after the devastating Grenfell Tower fire, survivors and community members gathered in a poignant march to mark the somber anniversary. The emotional event saw demonstrators embrace firefighters, a powerful symbol of unity and shared grief, as they continue to campaign for justice and ... Read full article.

A long-standing and contentious land dispute in Pariyathukavu, near Kizhakkambalam in Ernakulam district, has finally been resolved, bringing relief to several Dalit families who faced eviction. After decades of uncertainty, these families are now set to receive five cents of land each, along with ... Read full article.

A shocking wave of child abuse allegations has rocked the heart of Paris, leading to a rare public trial that parents hope will serve as a national wake-up call for France. At the center of the case is a school assistant accused of horrific mistreatment of children placed under his care. The ... Read full article.

A significant moment is unfolding for the people of Ladakh as their leaders head to New Delhi for a high-stakes meeting with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. This marks the first formal dialogue between the Centre and the joint delegation of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic ... Read full article.