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Religious Freedom: How the USCIRF continues to designate India as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC)

For another year running, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), in its 2026 Annual Report, has in strong recommendations, urged the US government to designate India as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), “for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious religious freedom violations, as defined by the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA)”

BJP’s anti-farmer tirade motivated by Modi’s desire to implement farm Acts: AIKSCC

Farmers organisations criticise the Centre’s non-serious attitude and marvel at the government “finally” understanding farmers’ demand for repeal of the three farm laws.

Tractor march on Jan 7 instead of Jan 6, farmer leaders warn the govt to know its limits

While talking about farmers’ struggle, farmers also condemn the Union government for making false claims regarding India’s hunger situation.

Ghaziabad crematorium roof collapse: Accused to be charged under NSA

Tragedy gets massive political response, CM Adityanath announced Rs 10 lakh to families of the deceased, homes if needed

Adani Wilmar halts cooking oil ads after brand ambassador Sourav Ganguly suffers heart attack

Creative agency involved in the making of the advertisements is looking into the issue to regain brand loyalty

One year later, the ‘masks’ still help JNU attacker escape law 

On the January 5 anniversary of the attack on JNU, accused roam free, victims, activists deal with consequences

SC greenlights Central Vista project, decision split 2:1 

Justice Sanjiv Khanna has dissented on the change of land use whereas Justices AM Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari gave the majority opinion

EXCLUSIVE! River erosion washes away over 35 percent of Assam’s agricultural land

Erosion of land has been a key reason for migration, and therefore a major factor affecting the citizenship issue in Assam

The people: The Sovereign 

Politics now has a new basis in obedience in place of aspiration and revolt  

Stalemate for seventh time! Farmers confirm that January protest will continue on schedule

Farmer leaders claim the government seems to be testing peasants but assure continued protests and agitations regardless.

Reliance Industries claims it stands with farmers, not for contract farming

Taken aback by the severe condemnation of Indian farmers, Reliance Industries published a statement assuring farmers that it will not engage in contract farming

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Religious Freedom: How the USCIRF continues to designate India as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC)

For another year running, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), in its 2026 Annual Report, has in strong recommendations, urged the US government to designate India as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), “for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious religious freedom violations, as defined by the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA)”