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When Protest becomes a “Threat”: Inside the Supreme Court hearing on Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention
From alleged “Arab Spring inspiration” to missing exculpatory material, the case raises stark questions about preventive detention, free speech, and governance in India’s border regions
UP: Five arrested for anti-PM cartoon poster
The poster about farmer deaths and rising fuel prices was critical of the regime for farmer deaths and fuel price rise
Zakia Jafri judgment fallout: Sanjiv Bhatt formally arrested for forgery and conspiracy
Bhatt, who had been named as co-accused along with Teesta Setalvad and RB Sreekumar, was formally arrested in the case and moved from the Palanpur jail where he was serving sentence in a matter pertaining to custodial death
Free Teesta Setalvad: Peers and fellow activists offer a testament to her tenacity
Fellow activists pen words of support, rights groups issue solidarity statements
Gyanvapi case: Mosque authority finishes submissions, Hindu petitioners form Trust
Mosque management committee argued against maintainability of the suit in line with Order 7, Rule 11 of the CPC, case adjourned till July 13
SC extends Alt News co-founder Zubair’s bail until further notice
Court extended bail after the UP police sought more time to file a report
Bhima Koregaon case: Supreme Court extends Varavara Rao’s interim bail until further orders
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Medha Patkar and 11 others accused of “misuse of funds”
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Bengal: SKM condemns police aggression on Murshidabad farmers.
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