Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

FIR against journalist Rana Ayyub in Dharwad

Dharwad Rana Ayyub Karnataka

The Dharwad police have registered an FIR against journalist and author Rana Ayyub for allegedly describing anti-hijab protesters in Karnataka as “Hindu terrorists” during a television interview.

The FIR was registered at Vidyagiri police station in Dharwad under section 295 A of Indian Penal Code following a complaint by one Ashwath, a volunteer of Hindu IT Cell. Section 295 A refers to deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings, an offence punishable with up to three years in jail with or without a fine.

Mr. Ashwath had filed the complaint following an interview Ms. Ayyub gave to BBC.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Cyberflashing is a form of gendered sexual violence that must be taken seriously
Sexting — sending sexually suggestive or explicit messages and images — is now a widespread practice, and can be a healthy way to express and explore sexuality. However, there is a need to distinguish between consensual sexting and forms of sexual harassment like cyberflashing.
The Conversation
The Conversation
‘Shame and betrayal’: sexual abuse within the spiritual healing industry comes to light
Scandalous behavior that has dogged the Catholic church is becoming increasingly common in shamanic healing circles
The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
From Baby Reindeer to Taylor Swift, how amateur sleuths ruined pop culture
In the social media age, artists are using their trauma to bolster their relatability, while dramas are often thinly veiled personal testimonies. The unvarnished truth may be irresistible, but is it bringing out the rubberneck in all of us?
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Is Snoop Dogg’s memorabilia auction a model for cash-hungry music stars?
The Dogfather has monetized his celebrity with an auction at a time when artists struggle to make the money they once did
The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Ewok Line theory explains Star Wars hate
What if a "How I Met Your Mother" hypothesis also applies to our divided opinion about the "Star Wars" prequels?
Salon
Salon
Taylor Swift Speaks Portuguese on Stage, Asks Security to Help a Fan
The pop star was performing in Portugal when she stopped her "Eras Tour" show to come to a concert-goer's aid.
Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play