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Manipur plunges into deeper turmoil amid fresh violence and drone attacks since early September

As ethnic clashes continue to escalate, the state imposes curfews and internet blackouts while both Meitei and Kuki-Zomi groups protest demanding action from the Union Govt

CPI-M Polit Bureau and AIKS dip the Red Flag in memory of Comrade Sitaram Yechury

The Polit Bureau of the CPI-M and the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) have, in  moving statements issued today, mourned the loss of Comrade Sitaram Yechury, a “stalwart leader of the working people and the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) since 2015. Comrade Yechury was also a highly regarded Marxist intellectual, a member of the politburo of the CPI(M) since 1992 and an ace parliamentarian.”

Bengali-speaking Muslims of Santhal Pargana are Indians, not Bangladeshi infiltrators: Citizens

Rebutting the slur-filled propaganda being consciously unleashed by the ruling RSS-BJP combine (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-Bharatiya Janata Party), to the tune that “a large number...

Murder of Gauri Lankesh a hate crime against humanity, condemn release on bail of 8 accused: ALIFA Open letter

In commemorating Gauri Lankesh’s death by bullets on September 5, 2017, over seven years ago, while also strongly condemning the release on bail of the eight accused, a move meant to embolden criminals of the worst kind, the All India Feminist Alliance (ALIFA – NAPM) has reiterated that murder of the slain journalist needs to be recast a hate crime against humanity

Seeking caste census? Sharp rise in move to portray caste as Hindu protective shield

The debate over a caste census emerged as a pivotal issue during the recent General Elections held in April-May 2024. The INDIA Alliance strongly...

Assam government’s efforts to intensify crackdown on “Suspected/Declared Foreigners” sparks fears of brute targeting & rights denials

New directives intensify surveillance and biometric data collection, raising concerns about arbitrary detention, exclusion from basic services, and worsening hardships for the state’s most vulnerable communities

Safety & Social Audits Key to Women’s Safety: NHRC symposium recommendations

NHRC's National Symposium on Women's Safety at Work & Public Spaces concludes with suggestions for holistic approach, strengthened law implementation, safety audits of cities, and gender sensitization to ensure women's safety in work and public spaces

Cruelty for Caste: Dalit youth, Scholar, Student targeted in shameful attacks

In Pune, Dalit youth attacked, barred from temple for practicing Buddhism; BHU scholar faces casteist abuse from professor; school teacher beats Dalit student with pipe in Meerut

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