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India’s freedom struggle @ 2026

It is August 2026! The anniversary of India’s freedom from colonial rule in 1947! The sad reality is that the struggle for freedom in India continues today!First: Let us...

M’tra Govt’s move to set up “Commission” on inter-caste, interfaith marriages strongly opposed by women’s groups, Opposition

The memoranda issued by various organisations working in the field of women’s rights have termed this decision to be an invasion of privacy

MoTA: Titles for 50% claims under FRA distributed; 95% titles given to individuals

In the ongoing session of Parliament, the government provides state-wise details into the number of claims settled and titles distributed till June 30, 2022

India, with seven journalists jailed, draws criticism over its curtailment of media freedoms

Six of the seven journalists listed by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in its annual report are being investigated under the dreaded Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)

More than 100 YouTube channels blocked under new IT Rules: GOI

In the ongoing session of Parliament, the government responds saying that existing laws will be used to curb fake news

2,000+ govt jobs, transit accommodation & cash relief to Kashmiri Pandits, says MHA mum on their security

In the ongoing session of Parliament, the government says that they have taken several steps to ensure the safety of Kashmiri Pandits while the ground reality significantly differs

UAPA: 11.7% rise in cases pending trial, shows MHA data

Compared to number of cases pending trial in 2019, there has been a 11.7% increase in the figures of cases pending trial as of end of 2021, showing a steady rise in pending UAPA cases

Three States have demanded caste census, says MHA

When questioned about the schedule for the all India Census, the government still cites COVID-19 as a reason and says that it has been postponed ‘until further orders’

Zero reported deaths due to manual scavenging: Ramdas Athawale

Is the government denying responsibility by referring to such death as deaths brought on by dangerous cleaning of septic tanks and sewers?

Evidence planted on Jesuit-activist Stan Swamy’s laptop: Arsenal US Report

The report blasts a hole in the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) charges against Stan Swamy; before this similar plants had been found in Rona Wilson and Surendra Gadling’s computers

J&K: 2 convicted under UAPA in last 3 years; over 1000 arrested, MHA tells Parliament

The MHA submitted data for 3 years of persons arrested and convicted under UAPA as well as juveniles detained

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