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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...
Nagaland Killings: NHRC takes suo motu cognisance
Notice issued to Union Home Secretary, Union Defence Secretary, Chief Secretary and DGP, Nagaland
Willing to end struggle but no faith in GoI: SKM
After a year of nationwide mobilisation, sources say the farmers struggle may conclude soon on a victorious note
Army tried to hide bodies: Nagaland DGP’s report
After killing mine workers near Oting village, security forces put the bodies in a truck, covered it with tarp and tried to whisk them away, but villagers intervened
Nagaland killings: Chorus grows for repeal of AFSPA
As death toll rises, everyone from the NNPG to the Nagaland Chief Minister, advocates that the draconian law be no longer allowed to terrorise people in the region
Covid-19: Death toll increases amidst new surge
21 people have tested Omicron-positive so far and over 2,000 deaths due to Covid-19 recorded on Sunday, despite GoI assurances that Covid-cases are lowest in 552 days
Security forces gun down 13 civilians in Nagaland
Gov’t issues feeble “non-apology”, bad intel blamed; bandh call across state as protesters attack Assam Rifles camp
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Workers still carrying the torch for justice
Workers hold "Mashaal March" to condemn the Madhya Pradesh government for failure to compensate all families of victims
Sarbdeep Singh Virk joins BJP
Former Punjab Police Chief’s entry in BJP shows people’s lack of will to challenge majoritarian Hindu extremism
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A protest march was held on December 2, against the various restrictions on media’s entry into Parliament and the Press Gallery
Direct funds to guardians solves nothing: UP activists on gov’t education
Activists dismiss the rationale of transferring uniform money to households, while guardians and teachers question the meagre amount
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