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Cries for Justice in India grow louder!
Come February 20, and the world will once again observe the ‘World Day of Social Justice’. It is an annual feature during which many all over (particularly politicians) will wax eloquent on...
Arrest warrant in 2014 case against SP Maurya, a day after he quit team Adityanath
While it is yet to be seen if the OBC leader joins Akhilesh Yadav and brings the non-Yadav OBC vote to SP, an arrest will surely have an impact on his political future
Why did UP’s Deputy CM defend Haridwar hate speech?
Keshav Prasad Maurya threw a tantrum and walked out of a BBC interview, when asked to comment on Haridwar’s hate conclave
MHA defers making CAA rules, seeks another extension
Unless the rules are notified, CAA cannot be implemented
BJP MLA Swami Prasad Maurya quits Yogi regime
Maurya joins SP stating that he cannot tolerate the BJP’s apathetic attitude towards minority groups
With her poll strategist this time, Didi might be missing the wood from the trees!
A closer look at master poll strategist Prashant Kishores recent miscalculations, and why Mamata Banerjee should be careful not to burn bridges
Anti-AFSPA march in Nagaland
Two-day march from Dimapur to Kohima to conclude tomorrow
Assembly election dates announced for five states
7-phase election for UP; counting on March 10 for all
Protests work! Missionaries of Charity FCRA restored
The move comes after much uncertainty on the issue and a global debate when news of 22,000 inmates in the homes run by MoC across India being hit
Cops didn’t intervene to save Simdega lynching victim: Widow
Mob of over 200 people beat up the man on allegations of tree felling and then set his body on fire!
Defence Ministry evicts Missionaries of Charity from Kanpur Shishu Bhawan
The DEO said the Christian organisation will have to pay a hefty fee of ₹ 2 cr for “trespassing” on government land
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