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Post Office Bill, 2023: Widened interception powers, retention of archaic provision and lack of accountability

The passing of the contentious Post Office Bill raises alarms over concerns for privacy and accountability, criticised by opposition for retaining colonial-era measures and curtailing citizen rights

Dalits attacked by upper castes at Buddha Katha ceremony in Kanpur

During a Buddha Katha organised in Kanpur’s Pehowa village, reports allege that 15-20 upper caste men arrived in cars and beat the Dalit members sleeping at the event’s sight, gunshots were also reportedly fired.

India’s constitutional courts navigate challenges in upholding personal freedom over incarceration

While some bail pleas were swiftly addressed, many languished. A retrospective of 2023: Did the courts adequately safeguard the dwindling right to liberty for India's citizens?

Bhima Koregaon accused Gautam Navlakha granted bail by the Bombay HC

The operation of the order has been stayed for 3 weeks for the NIA to approach the Supreme Court

Bihar: Hindutva leaders cry ISIS style murder, police reveal girlfriend real killer

Manoj Kumar Shah, a caretaker at Gopalgunj’s Shiv Temple in Danapur found dead after missing for five days. While BJP leaders initially called it an ISIS style murder, these allegations were busted when the investigation by the police revealed that the victim’s ex-girlfriend killed him because he threatened her with posting compromising images online.

Policy on paid menstrual leave not on the horizons of the union government?

Union Minister Smriti Irani states in parliament that menstruation should not be treated as a handicap, sidesteps answer to Dr. Shashi Tharoor’s question on provisions for mandatory paid menstrual leaves

India’s Prisons: 95.84% male population, highest number of convicts and under trials languishing in UP prisons

Insights from Statistical Prison Demographics: Recent data provided by MHA unveils inmate gender disparity and religious distribution, state of Tamil Nadu has the highest number of detainees

Meeras Mahal: A Journey Through Kashmir’s Timeless Heritage

SOPORE: In a picturesque corner of north Kashmir’s Sopore town, a dream nurtured over four decades has finally come to life. In this town known...

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