The Latest Breaking News from Aakar Patel

South Central 53: Secularism, Religion and the Indian State in 2025

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss India’s Constitutional value of secularism and the contradictions in its practice. The panel delves into how India has fared, or not, in prioritising Constitutional values vis-à-vis political agenda. They are joined by journalist and activist Aakar Patel…

Newslaundry · Dec 7, 2025

Up to civil society to bring about change, says Aakar Patel

Author Aakar Patel advocates for a more open and outward-looking South Asia in the face of democratic challenges.

The Hindu · Mar 23, 2024

‘Dead democracy’: Will Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest unite India’s opposition?

Arrest of top opposition leader ahead of election sparks new accusations against PM Modi of trying to crush democracy.

Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2024

Modi US visit: Amnesty calls for human rights to be central in talks with Joe Biden

World leaders should hold each other to account rather than ‘sweep human rights issues in their respective nations under the rug’

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

‘Should be protected, not persecuted’: Press and human rights bodies condemn journo’s arrest

Media and human rights groups have condemned the arrest of Kashmir journalist Irfan Mehraj, issuing statements calling for his release.

Newslaundry · Mar 22, 2023

India urged to improve its human rights record at the UN

UN member states ask India to protect minority rights and freedom of speech, but New Delhi defends its rights record.

Al Jazeera · Nov 11, 2022

Outrage as another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad

Aakash Hassan was on his way to Sri Lanka last week when officials at New Delhi airport barred him from boarding plane.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2022

Explained | The ED and CBI’s cases against Amnesty International India and Aakar Patel

Three cases based on the same set of findings have been filed by the ED and CBI under three separate laws

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2022

ED slaps penalities on Amnesty India International, Aakar Patel

The Adjudicating Authority of ED imposes fine of ₹51.72 crore on Amnesty and ₹10 crore on its former chairman Aakar Patel

The Hindu · Jul 8, 2022

Pulitzer winner Kashmir journalist says barred from flying abroad

Sanna Irshad Mattoo says she was stopped from going to Paris to attend a book launch and photography exhibition.

Al Jazeera · Jul 2, 2022