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August 11, 2026: A decade plus of students challenging a regime that seeks to control thought & ideas
The pushback to the Modi 1.0 regime came within months of it being sworn into office, and it emerged from the student of the Central University, Hyderabad & JNU among others, that had been creations of independent India’s intellectual and organisational fashioning; while Gen Z’s 2026 protests are a breath of fresh air to the battle weary, India’s students in universities have never been silent
Karnataka: Environmentalist allegedly died by suicide over ‘corruption’ in PDS
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Bengaluru: A 68-year-old environmentalist allegedly died by suicide over “corruption”...
EC proposes lowering anonymous political donations from Rs 20,000 to Rs 2,000
Currently, political parties have to disclose all donations above Rs 20000
‘Go Back Army’ slogans rise in Manipur
From Ukhrul to Bhadradrikothagudem, citizens resist militaisation, demand AFSPA repeal
Assam: Six tribal groups protest non-inclusion in Centre’s revised ST list
Tai Ahom, Moran, Matak, Chutias, Koch Rajbonshis and Tea Tribes have been advocating for inclusion for years
WB: A Fortnight Later, 46 Left Activists Released on Bail
The case pertains to CPI(M) workers who were arrested during a law disobedience program against the ruling-TMC on August 31.
‘Twitter Can’t Protect its Data’: Whistleblower Tells US Congress
Peiter Zatko claimed that Twitter knowingly allowed the Indian government to place its agents on the company payroll, where they had access to highly sensitive data on users.
The Curious Case of Victor Das: Assam Whistleblower Slapped With Criminal Charges
Serious charges were slapped on the coaching centre teacher after he alleged corruption in the recently held Assam Direct Recruitment Examination.
Discrepancy in reason for Madrasa demolished in Kabaitary: AAMSU
Demolitions notice says unsound structure, SP alleges connection to terror groups and construction without permission; meanwhile it turns out that the Darogar Alga madrasa may not have been demolished “voluntarily” as previously claimed
MP tourism minister recommends IDs for entry to garba venues
Raises alarm over possibility of “Love Jihad”, suggests IDs be checked before permitting entry
J&K: FIR Filed Against Senior Civil Servant Over Comments on Vegetarian Food’
Abdul Rashid Kohli, who was awarded on Aug 15 for good work, was suspended on Tuesday after his colleague complained alleging that he had hurt religious sentiments during lunch.
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Education
August 11, 2026: A decade plus of students challenging a regime that seeks to control thought & ideas
The pushback to the Modi 1.0 regime came within months of it being sworn into office, and it emerged from the student of the Central University, Hyderabad & JNU among others, that had been creations of independent India’s intellectual and organisational fashioning; while Gen Z’s 2026 protests are a breath of fresh air to the battle weary, India’s students in universities have never been silent
Minorities
Two FIRs, Four Days In: Pune sees first use of Maharashtra’s controversial anti-conversion law
Pune police invoke the new law against a man accused of targeting a minor and an OCI cardholder accused of religious inducement
India
ID Based on Anonymous Informant, Sudden Reference to 2009 Home Ministry Notification: Why NSA Case Against Satyam Verma Is Unconvincing
When Noida District Magistrate Medha Roopam chose to invoke the stringent law against the journalist, she appears to have based it on her reading of his assumed ability to influence workers – not the facts available.
India
JNU Cancels Venue, Not the Conversation: Umar Khalid’s book discussion moves outdoors amid protests
JNU cited “non-disclosure of full facts” to cancel the auditorium at the last minute; organisers disputed the explanation and students took the discussion outdoors, turning a venue cancellation into a larger battle over academic freedom and dissent
India
SIR Phase 3: 1.58 crore names deleted from draft rolls across 12 States and UTs
Draft electoral rolls covering 13.77 crore electors have been published in 12 of the 16 States and three Union Territories under the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision. Andhra Pradesh recorded the highest number of deletions at 44.89 lakh, while Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu recorded the highest deletion rate at 29.64%
Gender and Sexuality
After NEET protests ended, the battle moved online: Women protesters face threats, doxing and criminalisation
From demands for accountability over a paper leak to attacks on protesters’ identities, the aftermath of the movement raises questions about dissent, gendered harassment and the State’s response to democratic protest