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Policing Identity: Maharashtra’s birth certificate crackdown and the politics of belonging
What is framed as an administrative clean-up of fraudulent records in Maharashtra has unfolded into a securitised campaign in Mumbai — raising urgent constitutional questions about due process, discrimination, and the weaponisation of civil documentation
National political parties declared assets over Rs. 5,000 crore in FY 2018-19: ADR report
Observing that not all political parties were following ICAI guidelines regarding their financial details, the ADR recommended a three-year cycle for auditors
Battleground Bengal: Dilip Ghosh not contesting?
The motormouth chief of the Bengal unit of the BJP is possibly the Chief Ministerial pick, and will likely contest by-polls after appointment
Is Secularism a threat to traditions of India?
India is inherently plural with rich diversity in religious traditions, languages, ethnicities, etc.
Minority Ministry has not utilised big chunk of welfare fund: Parliamentary Panel
Low utilisation of fund, allocation reduced by more than Rs 1,000 Crore, panel tells government to plug loopholes in scholarship schemes for minorities
Atlanta: Six Asian-American women shot in alleged hate crimes
The shootings took place in Georgia’s capital, Atlanta; two more people were killed in the shootings, both white Americans
Was the ‘BHU Professor Nita Ambani’ controversy a diversion from other issues?
A protest was held by BHU students against the proposal to make Nita Ambani a visiting professor, followed by RIL denial
250 farmers have died! Why is the government silent?: Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik
Malik said that the government should talk to farmers and grant their demand for legalisation of MSP to resolve matters
No plans to make law on regulation of internet shutdown: Centre to LS
Noting that internet is an important medium for education and financial transactions, the Centre believes that it is being used by terrorists/anti-social elements
Parliament passes Bill to extend abortion deadline to 24 weeks
A motion to refer the Bill to select committee and other amendments were defeated and was passed by a voice vote
Haryana gov’t trying to trap farmers in false cases: SKM
Apart from state governments, leaders said they are always willing to talk to the Centre if it creates a favourable environment for talks.
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Dalit Bahujan Adivasi
JNU: Former JNUSU President complains against Vice Chancellor’s casteist & racist remarks
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Rights
From Permanent Refuge to Perpetual Limbo: Why Sri Lankan Tamil refugees remain without citizenship even as electoral assurances reshape belonging in Bengal
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Secularism
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