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Jantar Mantar shut to protest, CJP leaders sent to jail, Delhi police invoke ‘breach of peace’
Denotification of the protest site precedes preventive action against Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who attempted to enter the barricaded area and unfurl the Tricolour
‘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.
Nearly 9,000 people participate in signature campaign to demand justice for Bilkis Bano
Feminist groups had sent 8,320 signatures to the Supreme Court Chief Justice on Tuesday; now with 630 new signatures, the tally is now close to 9,000 and growing
IT raids on at offices of Oxfam, CPR, IPSMF?
Simultaneous raids in five states over funding of non-registered political parties
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