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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
Trivendra Singh Rawat resigns as Uttarakhand CM
Bharatiya Janata Party must now figure out best replacement as state goes to polls next year
Indian TV news communalises familicide by Pakistani Hindu man
Leading the pack was Times Now, which claimed, “Atrocities against Hindus continue in Pakistan…"
Brazil’s Supreme Court acquits ex-President of all corruption charges
This reportedly paves the way for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to run for presidency against Jair Bolsonaro in 2022
‘The Wire’ files plea before Delhi High Court challenging new IT Rules
The Delhi High Court is expected to consider the petition today
Delhi HC slams Centre for ‘unsatisfactory response’ to plea seeking appointing members to NCM
The Court asked the Centre to file another affidavit giving proper timelines for appointment of the Commission that is functioning with a lone member
Battleground Bengal: Lukewarm response to Modi rally at Brigade Ground
“Landed in Kolkata. On my way to the massive party rally. Looking forward to being among Party Karyakartas and the wonderful people of West Bengal.”
What will become of Jammu’s Rohingya refugees?
Around 170 Rohingya refugees have been detained by Jammu Police, they allegedly did not have “valid documents”
Pass the no-confidence motion against Haryana gov’t: SKM leaders
Earlier, farmer leaders protested the insensitive comments made by officials about the farmers’ movement and the martyred participants of the struggle.
Dinesh Trivedi, Mithun Chakraborty join BJP
Also, three more people leave TMC over internal politics
We say no to terrorism and the manipulation of religion: Pope
On a historic visit to Iraq, Pope Francis condemns terrorism unleashed in the name of religion, prays for victims
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