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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
Disha Ravi is not a Christian, but what if she were?
For communal right wing trolls, being Christian or Muslim in India, is a crime in itself, the RW 'influencers’ continue to spread their claims even after fact checks
National Conference leader Hilal Lone arrested under UAPA
He is accused of hate speech at a rally during the District Development Council elections in Bandipora
International organisations support Indians farmers: NYT carries full page declaration
Foreign MPs, labour organisations, celebrities, activists, progressive groups world over, express solidarity with the Framers' Movement in India
Nankana Sahib jatha allowed to visit other shrines in Pakistan
Pakistan government had granted visas to 505 Sikh pilgrims for attending events to mark the centenary of Saka Nankana Sahib
Bengaluru based group files complaint against Anil Vij for ‘eradication’ comment
The complaint states that his tweet is an open call for the extermination of people, and intends to provoke breach of peace
We continue to fight for the same rights as Sir Chhotu Ram: Farmer leaders
Farmer leaders recount the various contributions of the respected farmer leader who ensured various social security and essential rights of India’s peasants.
Justice PB Sawant no more
The legal luminary leaves behind a rich legacy of human rights jurisprudence
CAA will never be allowed: Rahul Gandhi in Assam
Reiterates commitment to Assam Accord, proposes hike in wages of tea-garden workers
Is JNU alumnus Kanhaiya Kumar warming up to the JDU in Bihar?
Meanwhile, a Delhi court has summoned Kumar and other nine accused of Sedition to appear on March 15, 2021
Madhya Pradesh anti-conversion Ordinance challenged in SC
The plea states that the law acts as a juggernaut for hateful, divisive and schismatic propaganda
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