Sabrang India

The stay of UGC Equity Regulations, 2026: The interim order, the proceedings, and the constitutional questions raised

Tanya Arora - January 30, 2026

While flagging vagueness and potential misuse, the Court suspends a caste-equity framework born out of the alleged suicide of Rohit Vemula and Payal Tadvi petition

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78th Martyrdom Anniversary of Gandhi & Identity of his Assassins: Sardar Patel

Shamsul Islam - January 29, 2026

This detailed historical chronology and timeline outlines the assassins of Mahatma Gandhi as identified by Sardar Patel

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British Citizen of Indian Origin detained in India: A Legal Analysis of Dr Sangram Patil’s Detention

CJP Team - January 29, 2026

A UK based Health Consultant at NHS Dr Sangram Patil Detained in India appeals to HC for the Quashing of the FIR and rescinding of the LOC

Rights

Bombay High Court rejects State’s adjournment plea in Sangram Patil case; hearing to proceed on February 4

sabrangindia - January 28, 2026

Court refuses to delay hearing, noting continued travel restriction due to Look Out Circular and absence of State’s reply

India

SIR Notices in Spotlight: from Amartya Sen, war vetereran Arun Prakash to Mohammed Shami summoned for SIR hearing

Aman Khan - January 28, 2026

West Bengal’s ongoing and controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has—rather shockingly-- summoned Nobel laureates, actors, athletes, poets, ministers, and war heroes for verification hearings! While the ECI defends itself citing ‘due process’, reports from the ground suggest both haste and pre-determined bias; now, because of SC monitoring, the ECI has been compelled to publicise the list of 1.25 crore voters categorised under the ‘logical discrepancy’ category

World

American Muslim Heritage: Five Centuries of Muslim Life in America

T.O. Shanavas - January 28, 2026

Muslim presence in America predates the nation itself

Dalit Bahujan Adivasi

Demolition of Adivasi homes at Sanjay Gandhi National Park on Republic Day

sabrangindia - January 27, 2026

Outrage of the demolition of Adivasi homes (padas) at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, without necessary verification of the land records under the Forest Rights Act, 2006 have cause consternation on Republic Day, 2026; while authorities claim this is as per an Order of the High Court, protesters say that no attempt of due process ensued: no notice; children are out of school and electricity and transport have been stopped

Hate Speech

When Genocide is provoked from the Stage: Raebareli hate speeches, Bhagalpur dog whistles, and a delayed FIR

CJP Team - January 27, 2026

Influencers openly called for killing Muslims and reducing their population as the state watched—and waited

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