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Assam: Bill on Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a partisan act?
The Assam Government will introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the State Legislative Assembly on May 26, 2026
We are to own values of peace, justice, freedom: AICU
Catholic organisations of India discuss the new education policy, the plight of the marginalised and the dangers of globalisation in first on-line Annual General Meeting in wake of Covid
Jharkhand woman killed on suspicion of being a witch
As police investigate the murder of a young woman in Giridih, this year’s witch-hunting toll in Jharkhand reached 12
What is the BJP’s latest status update on Facebook?
Political debate over allegations of selectively ignoring hate speech heats up, BJP sticks to deflecting core issue
Singer Zubeen Garg attacked in Assam
The artist who was once seen as a front-liner of the anti-CAA movement in Assam was targeted on suspicion of siding with the government
Delhi-based Journalist Prashant Kanojia arrested by UP police for “some tweets”
Cops say they have orders “from above” to arrest the journalist, he was booked by UP police in April 2020 as well
Ashok Lavasa quits EC
Resignation had become imminent after he joined Asian Development Bank
SC dismisses plea seeking transfer of funds from PM CARES to NDRF
The court said PM CARES is a charitable trust and there was no need to transfer funds to NDRF
Dr. Kafeel Khan’s detention under NSA extended until November
He has been languishing in jail since January after he was arrested for giving provocative speeches during an anti-CAA protest at AMU
Mere mention of Shaheen Bagh whets political appetites again
Both AAP, BJP rediscover Shaheen Bagh protests, months after the women who pioneered it, called it off in public interest due to Covid-19
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Assam: Bill on Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a partisan act?
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Dalit Bahujan Adivasi
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