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7,000 farmers and workers rally in Maharashtra as drought deepens agrarian crisis
With 265 of Maharashtra’s 358 talukas declared drought-affected, protesters in Akole demand immediate crop-loss compensation, insurance payouts and loan waivers
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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
Prashant Bhushan 2009 contempt case: Rajeev Dhavan pleads for reference to larger bench
The bench framed some questions to be considered during the course of the hearing and will decide whether to refer the case to a larger bench at the next hearing
Canadian Punjabi Press Club condemns attack on journalists in Delhi
Three journalists of The Caravan had been physically attacked and verbally abused, a female reporter was also sexually harassed
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