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A Small Leap Forward: Chhattisgarh, Mining, Democracy and Gumipal
The year 2026 marks a century of mining in Chhattisgarh. In 1926, mining began at the Jhagrakhand colliery in the erstwhile princely state of Korea. Over the next hundred...
Unveiling the Alleged Link: Halal Products and Anti-National Funding
The recent ban of sale, manufacture and distribution of halal products in Uttar Pradesh has raised an uproar across social media. However, several right-wing groups and leaders have been advocating for a ban on halal goods by arguing that it funds a “parallel economy.” Is this true? Let's find out.
Fact-finding report alleges UP police protecting men suspected of beheading Dalit woman
A 40-year-old Dalit woman was found dead, chopped in three pieces, at a flour mill she used to work at. A fact-finding report points out that the police appear to be in a hurry to cover the incident up and designate it as an accident, and seem to be protecting the accused from charges of murder.
Tripura: Indian Christians voice protest on rally on Christmas Day
A pro-Hindutva outfit is seeking to push the demand for scrapping welfare benefits to tribal Christians in Tripura state on December 25, Christmas Day
Karnataka: Elderly Muslim man assaulted, allegedly forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’
Koppal: A 62-year-old visually challenged Muslim man was reportedly...
Today Filmcity officials under police protection started to landfill Kishan Bhagat’s farm land
Kisan Bhagat is a Warli Adivasi. His family has...
MAT relaxes age criteria, makes provision for grace marks for transgender community in public employment, refuses to direct state to grant reservation
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Through its judgment, the Tribunal emphasises on State’s obligation under Transgender Act 2019 to ensure inclusion of the transgender community in mainstream society, formulate welfare schemes, provide opportunity in public employment to the community
5 Dalits attacked with swords, a 5-year-old child also amongst injured
5 Dalit labourers and a child were attacked earlier this week in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai after a minor altercation took place. The police have arrested two suspects in connection to the case
Police crackdown and arrest of human rights defenders protesting against corporate mining in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra condemned
Front Line Defenders strongly condemns the reportedly brutal crackdown and arrest...
Bihar: How festival holidays become target of fake news
Two days ago, Bihar's Education Department released the list of school holiday, which was then blown out of proportion by the media, sparking a misinformation wave
Gangajal sprinkled in temple after visit by Muslim MLA from SP
A visit by a Muslim legislator prompted several Hindu groups to attend the temple and sprinkle Ganga Jal, which is considered holy water, to “purify” the temple.
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