A disturbing incident in the early hours of April 27 has drawn significant attention in Mumbai’s Mira Road area. A 31-year-old man, recently returned from the United States, allegedly stabbed two security guards at an under-construction site after questioning them about their religion and asking them to recite the Islamic Kalma. The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has taken over the case, examining it as a possible instance of self-radicalisation. The accused in the Ma

A sessions court in Nashik has delivered a significant ruling by denying interim anticipatory bail to Danish Ejaz Sheikh, a software engineer employed with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), in a case that has grown to encompass nine separate First Information Reports (FIRs). The allegations range from sexual harassment and workplace intimidation to deliberate acts intended to outrage religious sentiments, painting a complex picture of alleged misconduct within one of India’s l

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s largest IT employers, has temporarily suspended physical operations at its Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) facility in Nashik and instructed employees to work from home until further notice. The decision follows a major police investigation triggered by serious allegations of sexual harassment, exploitation, and religious coercion involving several senior employees at the unit. The controversy has drawn widespread attention

When the Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad busted the first Indian module of Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) in May 2023, investigators uncovered something far more sinister than a simple conversion ring. Among the sixteen arrested men—a professor, a gym trainer, a software engineer, and a dentist—five had converted from Hinduism to Islam. These men had married Hindu girls and, after their own conversions, convinced their wives to embrace Islam as well. But conversion was only the beg

A recent incident aboard the Chitrakoot Express has drawn attention after a man was arrested for allegedly deceiving a young woman using a false identity and attempting to influence her religious beliefs. The case, which unfolded during a train journey, has raised concerns about online interactions, identity misrepresentation, and passenger safety in transit environments. Syed Hussain (Image via Dainik Bhaskar) | OpIndia Incident Unfolds During Train Journey The situation cam

What happens when a serious issue like women’s safety becomes part of a public debate? People may begin to focus on selective narratives instead of the full picture. Recently, an article published on Money on the Left discussed women’s safety in India alongside political themes. While concerns about violence against women are important and deserve attention, it is equally essential to acknowledge the many initiatives, legal reforms, and awareness efforts being undertaken acr

The festival of Holi, widely celebrated across India as a symbol of joy, unity, and cultural harmony, witnessed a tragic incident in Delhi that has shocked many. What should have been a day of celebration and laughter instead turned into a scene of brutality when a young man lost his life following a dispute that began over a water balloon. The incident took place in the Uttam Nagar area of West Delhi and involved two neighbouring families. According to reports, a minor disa

Bangladesh has experienced a sharp escalation in communal violence over the past year, with religious minority communities facing widespread attacks on their lives, homes, businesses, and places of worship. Multiple domestic and international reports indicate that Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and indigenous groups have increasingly become targets of mob violence, arson, sexual assault, and intimidation, creating a climate of fear and insecurity across several regions of th

In a grim development in Bangladesh , another Hindu man has been killed in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh district, less than two weeks after the brutal lynching of Dipu Chandra Das. The latest victim, Bajendra Biswas, a 40-year-old security guard at a garment factory, was shot dead inside his workplace on December 30, 2025. Authorities have arrested a colleague, Noman Mia, who allegedly fired the gun. While initial reports suggest the shot occurred during an interaction, inve

Amrit Mondal, a 29-year-old Hindu man also known locally as Samrat, was beaten to death by a mob in Hosendanga village of Pangsha upazila in Bangladesh’s Rajbari district on the night of December 24, 2025. The incident has triggered renewed debate over mob justice, public safety, and the fragile position of religious minorities in the country. Mondal succumbed to his injuries after being rescued by police and taken to a local hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The ki

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The Government of India has announced a landmark decision allowing persecuted minorities from Afghanistan , Bangladesh , and Pakistan...

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