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Why Indian Democracy Feels No Shame About the Bastar Killings

Here, state action is like a reflex. No debate is needed. No processing is needed. The Indian republic is hardwired, programmed to automatically respond the way it is doing in Bastar. Nothing can come in its way.

‘We Didn’t Know the Law’: NMC apologises after illegally demolishing Jehrunissa Khan’s home in Nagpur

Nagpur Municipal Corporation razed a home of an accused in communal violence hours after the Bombay High Court was approached — violating binding Supreme Court directions, exposing the dangers of bureaucratic impunity, bulldozer justice, and the state’s failure to protect the right to shelter

“Urdu Is Not Alien”: Supreme Court reclaims the language’s place in the Indian Constitutional fabric

By upholding the use of Urdu on a municipal signboard in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court reaffirms India’s plural ethos, debunks politicised language divides, and restores dignity to a shared linguistic heritage

‘No arrest of Kunal Kamra’ Bombay High Court grants interim protection in ‘Gaddar’ remark case

Comedian argues that the FIR is a misuse of state power to silence dissent; Court notes arrest not warranted under BNSS summons, reserves order on plea to quash FIR.

SC to UoI on Waqf Amendment: ‘Are you willing to allow Muslims on Hindu endowment boards?’

Hearing a clutch of petitions challenging the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, the Supreme Court on Wednesday proposed to pass an interim order on Thursday ensuring that the “Waqf by User” proviso is left unaffected by the amendment and also that only two of the ex-officio members of the Board can be non-Muslim

Computer science experts question ECI’s rebuttal of Tulsi Gabbard on Indian EVMs

Computer Science & Programming Experts, have questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI)’s rebuttal of Tulsi Gabbard (Director of National Intelligence, US Government)’s  claim that Indian EVMs are not connected to the Internet

Torn Pages, Broken Bones – The Violent Suppression of Teachers’ Voices

W.Bengal school teachers who were not involved in bribery fight to retain jobs.

Statewide Attacks: A chilling chronicle of caste-based attacks across the country

Across Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, a disturbing pattern of caste-based atrocities is emerging, with Dalit students facing targeted violence and discrimination, alongside horrifying attacks on women and communities, highlighting a systemic failure to protect marginalised lives and ensure justice

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