Bilal Kuchay
Al Jazeera English
New Delhi, DL, India
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Who is Mohammed Zubair, Indian journalist arrested by Modi gov’t?
Alt News co-founder has long been in the BJP’s crosshairs for his relentless debunking of fake news and false claims. → Read More
India journalist Mohammed Zubair arrested for 2018 Twitter post
Delhi Police arrest the Muslim co-founder of leading fact-checking website, accusing him of insulting Hindu sentiments. → Read More
Nikhat Zareen becomes fifth Indian woman to win world boxing gold
The 25-year-old boxer from Telangana state beat Thailand’s Jitpong Jutamas at the Women’s World Boxing Championships. → Read More
India, Pakistan take a similar diplomatic path on Russia-Ukraine
India and Pakistan have both stressed the importance of Russia and Ukraine de-escalating hostilities. → Read More
‘Hate won’: Indian Muslim comic says he’s ‘done’ after shows axed
Munawar Faruqui announces retirement after right-wing Hindu groups force cancellation of nearly 12 shows in two months. → Read More
Indian farmers mark a year of protest week after Modi’s climbdown
Farmers observe the anniversary of protest against three farm laws, despite prime minister saying they will be repealed. → Read More
Schools in Indian capital reopen for all classes after 19 months
Conditions include ensuring no more than 50 percent attendance and not forcing parents to send their children to school. → Read More
Hate campaign in India against Urdu for being a ‘Muslim’ language
Hindu nationalist groups target Indian-born language after clothing brand’s Diwali advertisement features Urdu words. → Read More
India drug agency faces heat over arrest of Bollywood star’s son
Criticism grows after Narcotics Control Bureau arrests Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan during a raid on a cruise ship. → Read More
Indian farmers remain defiant, a year after ‘black laws’ passed
Al Jazeera visits Singhu outside New Delhi to meet the farmers who refuse to call off their nearly 10-month-old protest. → Read More
With 2% convictions, India’s terror law more a ‘political weapon’
Critics say UAPA being used as ‘political weapon to silence’ activists and ‘demonise Muslims, Kashmiris as terrorists’. → Read More
Indian states report vaccine shortages amid record COVID surge
As India sees record increase in cases for a third-straight day, many states report running out of vaccine supplies. → Read More
What prompted India-Pakistan ceasefire pact along Kashmir border?
Politicians and experts reflect on reasons that made the two nations agree to a rare reaffirmation of a 2003 ceasefire. → Read More
Indian police use tear gas as protesting farmers rally to capital
Clashes as farmers hold ‘tractor rally’ to coincide with Republic Day celebrations to demand repeal of new farm laws. → Read More
A school for the underprivileged at Indian farmers’ protest site
More than 160 children from nearby slums attend a makeshift school run by the protesting farmers at Singhu border. → Read More
India reopens famous Ladakh lake bordering China for tourism
Despite continuing military standoff with China, India’s decision to reopen the lake is welcomed by Ladakh residents. → Read More
Dozens arrested following communal violence in Indian state
Tensions in central Indian Madhya Pradesh village boil over after right-wing Hindu groups desecrate a mosque. → Read More
Indian farmers reject new proposals, threaten to step up protests
Farmer unions in India reject latest moves by government to amend controversial new laws that have sparked protests. → Read More
India court orders installation of CCTVs at every police station
Human rights activists welcomed the order saying it will bring accountability – but cast doubts over its implementation. → Read More
India, US sign key defence deal, symbolising closer ties
Donald Trump scores a diplomatic success with the signing of a military deal with India nearly a week before the polls. → Read More