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The spectacle of protest: Why the Ambedkarite movement must guard its autonomy

In an era where digital capitalism turns dissent into a brand, true anti-caste politics must resist binary thinking and protect its historical independence

Meet Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, the new Chairperson of Press Council of India

The post was vacant since Justice Chandramauli Kumar Prasad completed his term in November last year

Centre tightens security against anti-agnipath Bharat Bandh

Trade unions and farmers groups voiced support of the students decrying the Centre’s scheme

CJP Assam Team perseveres despite heavy rains, floods and landslides

Volunteers take precautions, but ensure continuous outreach in order to help socio-economically weak and marginalized people

Karnataka Police allegedly harass West Bengal migrants in Bengaluru

Police ignore documents proving their India nationality, allegedly threaten violence

Adani’s capital Modi’s power in Sri Lanka

A symbiosis of genocidal politics and crony capitalism?

BJP’s Bulldozer is Breaking the Law: Subhashini Ali former MP, Kanpur

The violence in Kanpur on June 3 was sparse & contained, it is only with political diktats that due process of law was trampelled on like in Sahranpur and Prayagraj last fortnight

UP: Long lines for funerals return in Varanasi ghats

Local newspaper report Covid-like atmosphere at crematoriums with multiple bodies on the pyre at once

Breaking: Three UN Special Rapporteurs condemn India home demolitions, allege Collective punishment of Muslims

Strongly worded international condemnation has followed in the wake of continuing mala fide demolitions of Muslims in Prayagraj (Allahabad), Sahranpir, Kanpur and Khragone (MP) and Delhi in April

Over 300 schools run by Falah-e-Aam Trust to be shut in J&K

Students of the Jamaat-e-Islami affiliated organisation’s schools to be absorbed in nearby government schools, but no word on future of teaching and non-teaching staff

Prakash Ambedkar calls off Aman March

March was to protest Nupur Sharma’s objectionable remarks about Prophet Mohammed in a TV news debate

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The spectacle of protest: Why the Ambedkarite movement must guard its autonomy

In an era where digital capitalism turns dissent into a brand, true anti-caste politics must resist binary thinking and protect its historical independence

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The Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) details a legal notice issued on behalf of the RSS over its documentation of censorship in India, and the police action that followed, raising concerns over freedom of expression

SC: Article 142, Mass Amnesties, and the Panchayatisation of the Rule of Law

Within a month of youth-led protests in Delhi and at least half a dozen other locations, the Supreme Court’s September 1 Order invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 to quash criminal cases registered across at least five states. This examines the limitations of this ad hoc jurisprudence, arguing that while protection from abusive state prosecution is welcome, linking it to the cancellation of the September 5 march sets a troubling precedent. Constitutional scrutiny demanded a rigorous examination of alleged executive and police overreach, including blanket prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS and the shutdown of metro stations and internet services. Instead, the alleged excesses of Delhi and other police forces remain unadjudicated.

Need for Clarity on the SIR: An Open Letter to the Congress Leaders of Karnataka

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From Arunachal to Delhi, anti-dam protesters face state crackdown; detained allege sexual assault

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