By redefining forests, facilitating land diversion, and permitting corporate projects, the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023, jeopardises Adivasi land rights by increasing the risk of ecological loss, displacement, and a weakened legal framework for Indigenous people
The increasing involvement of IAS officers in religious activities raises serious concerns about secular governance, constitutional obligations, and the neutrality of India's bureaucratic framework
On January 29, 2025, the Supreme Court of India passed a landmark ruling banning manual scavenging and manual sewer cleaning in six major metropolitan cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The Court's decision was prompted by continued state inaction despite multiple previous directives and legislation prohibiting the practice.
BJP leader steps down following Supreme Court scrutiny, internal rebellion, and mounting opposition pressure as ethnic tensions continue to grip the state
The weaponistation of deportation is part of neoliberal policies that create inequality, serve the interest of the ruling elite, force people to migrate in search of work and criminalise them once they arrive.
Court notes that State never moved to recall bail order before re-detention; directs SP (Border) Chirang to confirm weekly police reporting before re-detention
June 20 hearing reveals dramatic twist in Bakkar Ali case- Gauhati HC questions how Samsul Ali reappeared after official claims of BSF handover; directs petitioner to file affidavit, orders State to follow due process if deportation is attempted
Over the past two decades India has invested scant funds in scientific research and development, so while in absolute terms amounts spent have grown from Rs.60,000 Crore to Rs. 1,20,000 Crore between 2010-2020, as percentage of GDP this amount has stagnated at 0.64 per cent, i.e. less than 7 per cent
New revelations prove: When facing ANI, YouTubers grapple with uncertainty as YouTube's vague and discretionary fair-use policy dictates content decisions and channels’ fate.