Articles tagged with "Umar Khalid"

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BJP seeks ban on Umar Khalid book event in Bengaluru

BJP leaders sought cancellation of a Bengaluru book event on jailed Muslim activist Umar Khalid, raising concerns over free speech, minority dissent and political pressure on public discussion.

April 30, 2026

India's top court denies bail to Muslim student activist Umar Khalid

The Supreme Court in New Delhi dismisses Khalid’s appeal for bail, saying that ‘prolonged incarceration' was not grounds to grant him release; also denies bail on the same grounds to another student activist, Sharjeel Imam.

January 5, 2026