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Protest Denied, Dissent Policed: India’s crackdown on those challenging the Election Commission
From alleged house arrests and detentions to police checks on train journeys and restrictions in Delhi, activists say authorities are trying to stop citizens from reaching the October 10 protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over SIR
India’s farmers and workers to commemorate Anti-Privatisation Day on March 15
Central trade union and farmer organisation leaders discuss future protests and agree to oppose the central government’s policies in all future protests together
Scrap rules proposed to monitor digital media: Journalists’ organisations
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IT raids, govt’s desperate attempt to attack farmer supporters: SKM
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2020-2021: The historic farmers agitation and its significance
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March will witness mahapanchayats across India, says the SKM
After a week-long of protests, farmer leaders declared farmers’ will spread the message of the struggle across the country with the help of trade union workers.
Javed Akhtar vs Kangana Ranaut: Mumbai court issues bailable warrant against Ranaut
Metropolitan Magistrate RR Khan had previously asked Ranaut to remain present in Court on March 1, but she failed to do so
Lakshadweep: Centre proposes ban on cow slaughter, beef
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The Centre appointed its former MP and Punjab BJP chief to the Chairman post which has remained vacant for 10 months
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