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May Day Dramatised
When Safdar Hashmi wrote a play on the centenary of May Day, 1986.
TN petrol pump offers free petrol to combat rising prices and promote Tamil culture
The idea is to ensure children inculcate the teachings of Thiruvalluvar that talks about ethics and morality
Professor G N Saibaba tests Covid-19 positive in Nagpur jail
His wife, human rights activist AS Vasantha Kumari has demanded his release and treatment at a private hospital equipped to handle his comorbidities
Disruptors threaten and abuse interfaith couples on Zoom press conference
At an event organised by Dhanak to celebrate love and choice, some disruptors cast slurs at Muslim men and issued rape/death threats
We won’t back down until Centre repeals laws: North Indian farmers
As protests outside Punjab and Delhi intensify, farmers clarify that they are prepared to agitate indefinitely until the three farm laws are repealed.
Bihar Covid data fudged: Opposition demands inquiry
Indian Express investigation reveals authorities recorded fake names and mobile numbers entered for test subjects, in purported bid to meet deadlines
Gujarat: Over 3 lakh farmers register for chana sale MSP
While registrations continue until February 15, officials hope that this year’s government procurement passes over four lakh tonnes.
Mahapanchayats in UP, Rajasthan and Haryana from Feb 12
Farmer leaders state that the mass meetings have succeeded in bridging societal gaps to unite all farmers and people against the Centre’s anti-people laws.
Uninvite Modi from JMI event, protect JMI legacy: AISA
AISA students’ union at Jamia Millia Islamia University reject the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Chief Guest of Centenary Convocation.
At least 25,000 people gather for Punjab’s first Mahapanchayat
Farmer leaders promise the assembled farmers that the agitation will not rest until all three laws are repealed by the central government
Koo instead of Twitter: Is India becoming the next China?
After Twitter reinstated 250 accounts flagged by the Indian government, top officials are now promoting an Indian micro-blogging site
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