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From treating Adivasi communities to being branded an instigator: Odisha jails doctor Randall Sequeira
Arrested in a case in which his name did not figure in the original FIR, Dr Randall Sequeira faces serious criminal charges amid an intensifying crackdown on Adivasi communities resisting bauxite mining in Odisha
75 Years of Independence: 50% Reservation for Women in Politics Still a Far Cry
What’s stopping the Modi government, which claims to be women-friendly, from gifting Women’s Reservation Bill in the 75th year of Independence to women?
Gyanvapi case: Arguments continue in Allahabad HC
Case adjourned by HC to August 17; hearing expected to take place today before district judge in Shringar Gauri case
Krishna Janmabhoomi case: Allahabad HC stays case seeking removal of Shahi Idgah
Respondents issued notice and given eight weeks to file counter affidavits, and petitioners four weeks after that to file rejoinders
Vadodara DPS drops mosque visit after Bajrang Dal threat
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The school management had sought consent from the parents of the pre-nursery students for the field trip this Friday.
Deoband cleric calls out YouTuber Farmani Naaz for singing bhajan
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Art-Literature for Social Change-Annabhau’s Struggles: Contributions
“The Earth does not rest on the forehead of Sheshanaga. It is safe in the hands of the Dalits, the farmers and the workers.” (Annabhau Sathe)
UP: Finding No Evidence, Police Set to Release 6 Persons Arrested ‘in Haste’ After Kanpur Violence
Recently, a Saharanpur court had ordered release of 8 persons due to lack of evidence. They, too, were jailed after a protest against Prophet remarks made by BJP leaders.
Ghunghutipada Slum in Sambalpur district of Odisha – How Temple project discriminates against the Landless Dalit
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UP: Dalit woman sexually harassed in Muzaffarnagar, seven held
Representative ImageMuzaffarnagar: A 30-year-old Dalit woman was sexually harassed by...
Jahangirpuri Violence: Delhi Police confirm that Shobha Yatris were armed
Police chargesheet says yatris were “peaceful” until attacked
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