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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
Bihar Covid data fudged: Opposition demands inquiry
Indian Express investigation reveals authorities recorded fake names and mobile numbers entered for test subjects, in purported bid to meet deadlines
No SC quota for Dalits converting to Islam & Christianity to contest elections: Centre to RS
However, Dalits adopting other faiths could contest elections from SC reserved seats
Gujarat: Over 3 lakh farmers register for chana sale MSP
While registrations continue until February 15, officials hope that this year’s government procurement passes over four lakh tonnes.
Mahapanchayats in UP, Rajasthan and Haryana from Feb 12
Farmer leaders state that the mass meetings have succeeded in bridging societal gaps to unite all farmers and people against the Centre’s anti-people laws.
Oratory comes with conviction
Hum do Hamare Do, and other important speeches in Parliament
Uninvite Modi from JMI event, protect JMI legacy: AISA
AISA students’ union at Jamia Millia Islamia University reject the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Chief Guest of Centenary Convocation.
Over 11,000 cases registered against Police officers in 2020: Centre to Rajya Sabha
Uttar Pradesh Police tops the list with maximum number of cases registered against it by the NHRC
Over 400 detainees released under Public Safety Act in J&K: MHA
Out of 613 persons detained since August, 2019 430 have been released
ED questioning of NewsClick Founder continues, while staff’s electronic gadgets seized
Despite the sudden raids on the organisation’s office, the portal has stated it will continue to report voices of the oppressed people of India
At least 25,000 people gather for Punjab’s first Mahapanchayat
Farmer leaders promise the assembled farmers that the agitation will not rest until all three laws are repealed by the central government
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