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SC orders circulation of draft guidelines on modes for seizure of electronic devices by union & state governments

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The draft guidelines, prepared by five renowned academicians, suggest method of seizure, issuing summons, production and retention of devices, limits vast powers exercised by the enforcement agencies
Communalism

Right-wing group protests a talk on Palestine, demands faculty who organised event be arrested: IIT-Bombay

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Reports that the slogan "Goli Maron Sallon Ko" raised outside IIT-Bombay have emerged after a lecture and film screening on Palestine was held at the institute's humanities and social science department.
Minorities

Volte-face in Karnataka Recruitment Exam: Head cover banned, mangalsutra allowed

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In a shocking turnaround, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) banned candidates from wearing all forms of head cover(s) from recruitment exams without mentioning hijab specifically citing attempts of malpractices; but allowed toe rings and mangalsutras to be worn after protests by right wing, Hindutva groups
India

MHA further extends UAPA ban against 8 Meitei extremist organisations 

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The Union Home Affairs Ministry notification issued Monday, November 13m said the organisations were banned for five years for their “anti-national activities, and launching fatal attacks on security forces.”
World

2,000 refugees from Myanmar cross over to India as intense gunfight rock Chin state

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PTI reports that over 2,000 people from Khawmawi, Rihkhawdar and the neighbouring villages in Chin crossed over to India and took shelter in Zokhawthar in Champhai district
Culture

Karnataka: A sudden heart attack takes away Sheikh Jaleel, Nadaswaram player

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A lived examples of generational syncretic tradition of coastal Karnataka (Udipi), Shaikh Jaleel, passed away on Monday, November 13 following a heart attack
India

‘Probe on,’ says CM as frantic effort to rescue 40 men from collapsed tunnel continues

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The newspapers, The Hindu, Times of India, Hindustan Times and Indian Express reported Monday, November 13 morning, the day after Diwali, that the workers were reportedly trapped behind 40 metres of rubble. Scroll.in reported that they have been provided oxygen, water and food through pipes.
Hate Speech

Trend of divisive politics continues, 3 hate speeches by Assam CM in poll bound states

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Recent documented hate speeches include calls for declaring India a Hindu nation, destruction of mosques, curbing Muslim population and conspiracy theories disparaging Muslims
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Dalit Bahujan Adivasi

Appeal by Adivasi-Mulvasi leaders to Jharkhandis: Protect Birsa Munda’s legacy from the RSS

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On Birsa Munda’s death anniversary, over 200 renowned Adivasi-Mulvasi leaders, representatives of people’s organisations, traditional self-governance representatives, academics, and activists have issued a joint statement appealing to Adivasis and all Jharkhandis to observe next Tuesday, June 9, the martyrdom day of Dharti Abba Birsa Munda, across every corner of the state by commemorating his Adivasi culture, struggles, and the Ulgulan. Crucially, they have urged them to declare a solemn pledge to protect his legacy from manuvadi organizations such as the RSS, the Janajati Suraksha Manch, and the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram.
Gender and Sexuality

Varanasi: Transgender Community demands action against communal social media posts, CP denies them entry into premises

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The Transgender Community in Varanasi, the Prime Minister’s constituency has demanded penal action against those social media posts that fan intra-community tensions; they submitted a memorandum to the Commissioner of Police today
Minorities

Under heavy police protection, decades-old Mumbai dargah razed

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) authorities demolished the Barkat Ali Shah Baba Dargah in Mumbai under heavy police deployment. The action reportedly followed a notice seeking legal papers and came amid the civic body's anti-encroachment drive. Most ancient places of worship do not have “documents to prove their existence.”
Minorities

Why was a 200-year-old mosque in Varanasi demolished in the middle of the night?

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Authorities reportedly carried out a heavily guarded overnight operation in Varanasi riding roughshod over history in a crude bid for clearing land for an ambitious transport hub project linked to Kashi railway station.
Politics

Brute Violence in Bengal sparks citizens’ urgent warning

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A joint statement signed by more than 140 activists, academics, former ministers, artists and scientists has warned of “all out fratricide” in India following violent attacks on opposition leaders in West Bengal.
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