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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
Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting, directs additional security
According to news being shared on social media, there are allegations of right-wing disruptive forces having infiltrated the protest. This group is also being blamed for climbing the Red Fort ramparts.
Objectionable comments against government, Bihar demands action
The letter/circular issued by the state’s Economic Offences Wing states that appropriate action be taken in light of offensive comments against government
Government remains singularly devoted to farmers welfare: President Ram Nath Kovind
On the eve of 72nd Republic Day the President offers the first and only comprehensive response to the 70-day long Delhi sit-in by hundreds of thousands of farmers, and the five-months long agitation
Come, stand with India’s annadaatas!
The Farmer committee sends out a formal invitation to people in the city to join the farmers parade and decry the three laws of the Centre.
Baul Singers of Bangladesh Struggle to Survive Amid Onslaught By Muslim Hardliners
Singers of the Baul folk tradition in Bangladesh are struggling to survive after more than a decade of physical and legal attacks by Islamic hardliners who consider these artists apostates and heretics.
Farmers tear memorandum in face of Maha govt’s insensitivity
Hurt by Maharashtra Governor’s no-show response to the statewide farmers’ protest, farmer leaders tore the memorandum in front of agitating protesters.
Maha Julloos observes public meeting to decry anti-farmer laws
Human rights defender and journalist Teesta Setalvad addressed the public meeting, praising the historic 'Kisan Morcha' for making the Modi regime accountable for its actions... something no urban citizen's movement has really managed so far.
The EVM Conundrum: Concerns over EVMs not invalid, must be addressed
SabrangIndia’s webinar draws diverse voices from across party lines, academia and other experts
Love Jihad case: SC refuses to entertain UP Govt’s plea to transfer petition from HC to SC
Uttar Pradesh Government wanted the pleas to be heard along with the two petitions pending in the top court on which notice has already been issued on January 6
Farmers chart route, issue guidelines for Republic Day Parade
Ready with volunteers, helpline numbers, ambulances and assistance from Delhi Police, farmer leaders gear up for a successful kisan parade on January 26, 2021.
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