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The Feared: A wake-up call to the gross human rights violations inflicted on thousands of undertrials
The Feared is a collection of interviews conducted by Neeta Kolhatkar with 11 political prisoners and, in some cases, their loved ones. Through these conversations, she vividly portrays their...
Why coalition politics is good for democracy
With the help of mainstream media, the Narendra Modi-led...
Celebrating the Spirit of Stan Swamy
When on 5 July 2021, the fascist regime of...
Lok Sabha polls 2024, M’tra: Blow to BJP-NDA, boost for MVA-INDIA
Among the states that savagely cut down the odious Modi-Shah-led BJP regime to size in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were the two states with the largest number of MPs in the country – Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Both these states are currently ruled by the BJP.
Iron-Fist To ‘False Complaints’: J&K Circular Tightens Screws On Complaints Against Officials And Media Scrutiny
A circular ostensibly aimed at protecting ‘honest officials from harassment’ recommends punitive action under 182 of IPC and section 195(1)(a) of CrPC against whistleblowers and media
Anguish of Manipur reverberates in Lok Sabha as Congress Manipur MP speaks against PM Modi’s “silence”
MP for Inner Manipur A. Bimol Akoijam accused the BJP led union and state government of ignoring the pleas of the people of Manipur, came down heavily on PM Modi for not visiting the state since May of 2023.
Jhansi tribals had to borrow at 5% per month to build houses under PM Awas
Various welfare schemes have been launched for the tribal...
New Criminal Laws: Future risks for democracy and rights in India
At an event jointly organised by various human rights organizations, Teesta Setalvad, Vrinda Grover, and Vijay Hiremath highlighted the draconian provisions being introduced through these new laws and their potential to erode the foundation of India's democracy.
Unsealed: Suhag Shukla’s Deposition in Hindu American Foundation’s Failed Defamation Case Against Us
The unsealed documents reveal the sheer arrogance of HAF’s exorbitant lawsuit with not an iota of evidence.
The UN High Commissioner condemns the prosecution of Arundhati Roy and Sheikh Showkat Hussain, urges the government to reconsider move
After the Delhi Lieutenant Governor granted sanction to prosecute writer and academic, Arundhati Roy and Sheikh Showkat Hussain, the UN has released a strong statement called out against the prosecution, and the release of all human rights defenders.
Treat Railways as a national asset, make time-bound urgent investments, curb overworking of staff: People’s Commission to Govt
People's Commission on Public Sector and Public Services has called out the NDA government under Narendra Modi to “treat the Railways as a productive national asset and undertake timebound investments that decongest the Indian rail network, which is the primary cause for railway accidents. “ In a detailed report just before the forthcoming Union Budget must address this as a topmost priority, which will also make rail transport safer
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Minorities
Month-old Muslim infant allegedly crushed during police raid in Alwar: No arrests made; three cops booked on murder charges
On March 2, 2025, a tragic police raid in Raghunath Garh, Alwar, Rajasthan, resulted in the death of one-month-old Alisba. Without information, police officers entered the family’s home at 6 a.m., allegedly abusing them and causing the infant's death by kicking her. After initial inaction, a vociferous protest led to an FIR against the officers. Activists and politicians, including senior CPI (M) leader Brinda Karat, met with the grieving family, demanding justice and the arrest of those responsible
Communalism
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Rights
Gauhati HC stays deportation of Ajabha Khatun, seeks Tribunal records for review of FT’s order declaring her foreigner
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