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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
85 hours and counting: Raid continues at NewsClick, editor’s health deteriorates
The Patna High Court had stated in 2013, that tax raids cannot continue for longer than 36 hours. Yet, NewsClick employees tolerate continued searches amidst deteriorating health.
TN petrol pump offers free petrol to combat rising prices and promote Tamil culture
The idea is to ensure children inculcate the teachings of Thiruvalluvar that talks about ethics and morality
Professor G N Saibaba tests Covid-19 positive in Nagpur jail
His wife, human rights activist AS Vasantha Kumari has demanded his release and treatment at a private hospital equipped to handle his comorbidities
Spent nearly 8 crores on busting “farm law myths”: Centre informs Rajya Sabha
The Agriculture Minister said that the Government has incurred a huge amount to create awareness related to the new farm laws
SC rejects Shaheen Bagh review plea, rules Right to Protest cannot happen ‘anytime’
The top court held that the Shaheen Bagh judgment is not erroneous, hence needs no reconsideration
Karnataka villagers detained for protesting quarrying project
Residents said that the local administration had failed to ensure protection of villagers' property and well-being. They demanded due compensation from the company and authorities.
SKM condemns Centre’s insensitivity towards farmers deaths
Farmer leaders denounced the Centre’s comment stating that it does not intend to compensate martyred farmers
Disruptors threaten and abuse interfaith couples on Zoom press conference
At an event organised by Dhanak to celebrate love and choice, some disruptors cast slurs at Muslim men and issued rape/death threats
Madhya Pradesh: 23 cases filed under ‘Love Jihad’ Ordinance in January
The Freedom of Religion Ordinance received the Governor’s assent on January 9 and prohibits religious conversion by marriage
We won’t back down until Centre repeals laws: North Indian farmers
As protests outside Punjab and Delhi intensify, farmers clarify that they are prepared to agitate indefinitely until the three farm laws are repealed.
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