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Manipur Year 4: Guns Without Justice
Three years into the worst episode of ethnic violence, marked by grave allegations of state failure and complicity, in post-independence India, the central government is preparing to deploy around...
Bye-election day passes without violence
Polling held across 13 states and one union territory in seats where sitting candidates had either died or switched parties
PM Narendra Modi invites Pope Francis to visit, but will it stop attacks on Christians in India?
A courtesy call, this was the first meeting between the two heads of state, the last Papal visit to India was of John Paul II, in 1999
Mass fish deaths in Airoli’s holding ponds!
Environmental experts blame growing pollution, while Kolis claim a negligent administration
Delhi: Students, activists detained for protesting Tripura violence
The protest was held outside Tripura Bhavan, from where the group was detained and taken away by Delhi Police
Manipur Human Rights Commission set to investigate the death of Zeliangrong Leader
Athuan Abonmai, was allegedly abducted and shot dead by the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM)
News of anti-Christian violence precedes Modi in Vatican call
Will the October 30 meeting, in any way, mitigate the hate and violence that Indian Christians have been subject to, especially since 2014?
Why was Himanta Biswa Sarma let off with just a warning?
This wasn’t his first offense as a violator of the election code of conduct; he should have at least been barred from campaigning
Uttar Pradesh: State govt will withdraw 3 lakh Covid violation cases
UP had been in the limelight as one of the states worst hit by Covid-19 as its health system failed
Congress demands FIR against Assam CM for “corrupt practices”, demands EC bars him from campaigning
On Monday, the EC had served Himanta Biswa Sarma a showcause notice for allegedly violating provisions of the Election Model Code of Conduct by incentivising voting for BJP by promising grant of funds for development projects in poll-bound constituencies
J&K: Police book students who allegedly celebrated Pakistan cricket win under UAPA
In Rajasthan, a teacher identified as Nafeesa Attari, who reportedly expressed her “joy” over Pakistan's win has been expelled by Neerja Modi School
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