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Caged in Police Vans, Beaten in Custody, Journalists Attacked: Delhi’s crackdown on anti-CEC protests draws UN condemnation
Protesters allege custodial violence, journalists are detained despite press credentials, and lawyers face obstruction as thousands are rounded up across Delhi. The United Nations and Amnesty International condemn restrictions on peaceful assembly
Images in Contrast: Bloodied body of 38 year-old Idrees Pasha, a beaming Abdul Rashid
One bloodied, dead, the other stoic and smiling, two contrasting visuals of Muslims from Karnataka reflect a bitter reality
BUJ deplores attempts to censor online content by Government fact check unit
The Brihanmumbai Union of Journalists deplores the Union Government’s attempt to regulate and censor news by a disingenuous and ambiguously-defined new device: a “fact -check unit” to identify ‘fake or false or misleading online content’ in respect of “any business of the Central Government.”
Mughals Won’t Disappear From History Just Because Sangh Wishes so: Irfan Habib
In a special conversation with NewsClick, historian, Irfan Habib said that after the changes, the image of India will be tarnished in front of the world.
Survey: Gujarat tops in ‘supporting’ digital surveillance to curb opposition, protests
In a surprise revelation, which may send shock wave...
Hot on the heels of the violence of Ram Navami, MHA issues advisory to states to ensure law and order during Hanuman Jayanti celebration
As Bengal recoups with the many incidents of violence, Calcutta HC directs Mamata Government to use other forces if police incapable of handling the situation
Maharashtra interfaith committee to submit report by end April
State Minister, Mangal Prabhat Lodha also spoke on the ‘Bhaichara committees’ at police stations which need to meet frequently to quell communal tensions
Bulldozers raze down ‘illegal’ Indore temple days after Ram Navmi tragedy
Image: NDTVFour days after the stepwell roof collapse at...
Exclusion, Karnataka: Muslims out, Christians & Jains eligible for Backward Class Quota
In an order dated March 27, the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka has reclassified the definition of ‘backward classes’ for reservations, excluding Muslims from eligibility. While Muslims have been pointedly exclude, Jains (Digamabaras) and Christians remain eligible for the reservations
UP: Sonbhadra district directs govt teachers to partake in Ram Navami celebration
The teachers have been directed to go to temples and read Ramayana chapters
SAHMAT pays tribute to Artist Vivan Sundaram
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As a founding trustee of the collective, SAHMAT, Vivan Sundaram curated several exhibitions on current politics for the collective
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Barricades and detentions fail to stop Delhi protesters marching against CEC
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Protest Denied, Dissent Policed: India’s crackdown on those challenging the Election Commission
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