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An Adivasi woman once in bonded labour now serves her village as a Sarpanch
As India marks 50 years of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, cases of bonded labour still surface in states like Telangana where many workers in sectors such as agriculture, brick kilns, fishing and construction remain trapped in debt and coercion; here the author reflects on a transformative journey of an Adivasi woman who serves as a Sarpanch.
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UP: SHO suspended after delay in investigation of minor Dalit girl’s rape
The father of the Dalit girl committed suicide after the police forced a compromise between the survivor and the accused
Monu Manesar, 20 others named in Bhiwani Double Murder: Rajasthan
Manesar is an icon of Hindutva in whose support huge 'Hindu Maha Panchayats' had been held in the aftermath of the killings.
U’khand: BJP leader calls off daughter’s wedding to Muslim man after backlash
The wedding has been postponed since the wedding invite was shared on social media and right wing groups in the area stood in protest
Maharashtra: 5 injured after 2 communities clash over Sambhaji Maharaj Jayanti procession, tensions simmer in Ahmednagar, Nashik
A procession was reportedly being taken out by a particular community to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Shivaji Maharaj. However, it was opposed by another community reports Free Press Journal
CJP complaints to CP, Amravati against Sakal Hindu Samaj event, urges stringent action
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Bharatanand Saraswati had delivered a hate speech last week at Amravati, riled up the audience by the Muslim community for spread of Covid
30 FIRs Registered against Hate Speech and Hate Crimes: DGP, Maharashtra
In its affidavit filed in the Supreme Court of India (SC) in the ongoing case filed by Shaheen Abdullah v/s Director General of Police, Maharashtra (DGP), the Maharashtra police has stated that, since February 2023 as many as 30 FIRS have been registered in hate speech related cases in the state
Escalating atrocities against minorities, US urged to issue sanctions against offending individuals: IAMC
The first quarterly report of the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) makes a detailed set of recommendations as it flags religious persecution in India
Jaipur: FIR against Sadhvi Prachi for delivering anti-Muslim hate speech
The far right leader delivered the speech inside a movie theatre showing ‘The Kerala Story’, instigated Hindu women
K’taka: Bail to cow vigilante, Puneeth Kerehalli, accused of killing Muslim man
Kerehalli and 4 others were arrested on April 5 and were denied bail by trial court
Hate Crime & Hate Speech, SC’s scrutiny to continue
Prompt action, irrespective of religion ensures no hate crimes, Justice KM Joseph says on his last hearing before the SC vacation
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An Adivasi woman once in bonded labour now serves her village as a Sarpanch
As India marks 50 years of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, cases of bonded labour still surface in states like Telangana where many workers in sectors such as agriculture, brick kilns, fishing and construction remain trapped in debt and coercion; here the author reflects on a transformative journey of an Adivasi woman who serves as a Sarpanch.
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Abdul Sheikh Citizenship Case: Deportation stayed as Gauhati High Court Hears challenge to ex parte foreigner declaration, state to raise maintainability issue
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Bhagat Singh sent to gallows once again!
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Gender and Sexuality
A Law of Identity, Passed Without Listening: Inside the Transgender Amendment Bill, 2026 and the crisis it has triggered
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Intrusive and Unconstitutional: CJP’s dissent note on Maharashtra’s Anti-Conversion Law
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Labour
Telangana: Safeguard lakhs of Hamali workers, set by welfare board, citizens groups
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Delhi, Mumbai: Media organisations sharply criticise UNI eviction
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