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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
Never-the-less, they persisted: Human Rights Heroes of 2021
Meet our fellow Indians who have continued to defend our rights and freedoms despite being hounded with different forms of institutional violence ranging from targeted attacks and lawsuits to jail terms
Karnataka becomes fifth BJP-ruled state to introduce Anti-Conversion Bill
The Bill tabled in the Assembly appears to be more stringent than the laws passed in other BJP-ruled states so far as it provides for longer terms of imprisonment and higher monetary penalties; was torn into pieces by the Opposition
Nagaland Assembly adopts resolution to repeal AFSPA
Unanimous decision in wake of the Oting massacre where security forces had gunned down 14 civilians
Government demands an apology from 12 suspended Rajya Sabha MPs
All 12 MPs have been sitting on a daily protest in front of the Gandhi statue in Parliament since then, but government has refused to relent
Jawabdehi Yatra: A new citizens’ movement to demand accountability
Renowned social worker Aruna Roy and many former administrative and police officers flag off the march
Nishad community’s open anger at Amit Shah rally should worry BJP
The community “expected” Amit Shah to announce a reservation for Nishads. However, when that didn't happen, anger started bubbling over
IMF and other global bodies now pushing for better accounting of mineral wealth by governments
After nearly five years of sustained advocacy, organisations succeed in drawing the IMF’s attention towards government mismanagement of natural resource wealth
Pegasus scandal: SC stays Justice Lokur Commission probe
Decision comes even as it is revealed that Rona Wilson’s laptop was infected with Pegasus spyware
What caused the massive fire at Rohingya camp in Nuh?
32 Rohingya shanties were gutted in the fire at Nuh, Haryana; this is the third such blaze this year at a Rohingya refugee camp in north India
Modi as performer
Here are a few points about looking at the Modi theatre phenomenon in the context of serious theatre.
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