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As the campaign for the Ram Temple’s inauguration continues, the VHP makes inroads in Jammu

VHP has started a packed campaign prior to the inauguration of the Ram Temple, they have amped up their activities in the Jammu region, running programmes and weapons training camps for young women over the year.

Muslim youth shot dead by police for alleged intentions of slaughtering a cow

Two Muslim youth were travelling, when they were chased by the police. One of them lost his life after being shot, another is recovering from gunshot wounds in hospital. The police have filed a case, under various charges, against the accused.

Jammu & Kashmir HC: Being a critic of government no ground to detain a person, detaining authorities apply no mind

Detention order against Sajad Dar, a Kashmir-based journalist, quashed based on vague grounds of detention, violation of Article 22 (5) and lack of subjective satisfaction of curtailing liberty under Article 21; Dar has spent 22 months under detention

Railway ticket costlier than plane ticket: Uproar on social media

After several people uploaded screenshots of train ticket fares going as high as 11,000, the issue of railways as a less affordable means of transport has come to light. Indian Railways are reportedly reconsidering the dynamic pricing option.

Does opposing mines & protecting our forests mean we support “Maoists”, Adivasis protest mining in Gadchiroli

This report was published on November 20, 2023, at the Anti-Displacement Movement & State Repression Public Meeting and Press Conference organised by Forum against Corporatisation and Militarisation. It has been compiled and published by Damkondawahi Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, Fact Finding Team.

Transgender day of remembrance: Solidarity statement

The All India Feminist Forum (AIFF), in a statement issued on November 20, the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), has issued a remembrance statement of solidarity with all those who have faced and fought structural injustices, especially violence and discrimination.

Indian journalist, editor of Outlook magazine Shahina K.K. among those awarded 2023, International Press Freedom Awards by the Committee to Protect Journalists

Shahina was among the first Indian journalists to be charged under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for her work in Tehelka magazine.

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