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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
Kanwar Yatra cancelled, but will devotees stay home?
The Kanwar Yatra was to take place from July 6 – July 19 this year and witness a congregation of thousands in Uttarakhand
Commercial Mining, not a boon but a curse: Jharkhand & Central India
Serious concerns about the commercialisation/privatisation of coal mines located on Adivasi lands
PUCL finds glaring discrepancies in Surat Covid-19 updates from Lockdown 1 – 4
The organization assessed the daily data provided by the Surat Municipal Corporation only to find it incomprehensible
Hundreds of Indian fishermen trapped in Iran for months, may be coming home soon
They had sent many SOS videos begging the Indian government to rescue them in March. An Indian Navy ship is likely to bring them back by July 1
Rigorous historical analysis is needed to comprehend contemporary politics
The Citizenship Amendment Act is inherently discriminatory, and its supporters’ arguments lack historical and cultural depth.
Disinformation is no substitute for diplomacy and decisive leadership: Manmohan Singh
Once dubbed 'Maun Mohan' for being quiet, the former PM has now spoken up
Rally in Canada in support of a Sikh advocate who organized langar for Delhi CAA protesters
Indians Abroad for Pluralist India (IAPI) holds rally for D.S. Bindra
“If the fish dies it is GDP. If fisherman dies its ex gratia”
The long standing demand of fishworkers unions that central funds should be allocated for search and rescure teams has been consistently ignored
PMO issues clarification on Modi’s comments on India-China border situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had chaired an All Party Meeting on June 19 to discuss the matter
RS poll results: BJP wins 8, Congress 4, YSRCP 4
BTP members abstain from voting in Gujarat, while former royal wins Manipur seat even as state assembly heads for collapse
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Rule of Law
Gauhati High Court issues notice in Abdul Sheikh Citizenship case, continues protection from deportation
Petitioner attributes delay in challenging 2018 ex parte FT opinion to financial incapacity, and absence of legal aid; Court says if a case for fresh hearing is made out, it should be considered “immediately”
Rights
Documents Cannot Decide Democracy: How CJP is training communities to navigate the SIR process
Through a series of trainings in Maharashtra with community groups and civil society organisations, CJP and VFD are helping vulnerable communities understand the SIR process, resist panic, and protect their voting rights amid growing fears of exclusion and disenfranchisement
Education
Karnataka revises school uniform policy, permits religious symbols alongside uniforms
The state has revoked the BJP-era order banning hijabs in classrooms, allowing students to wear limited religious symbols including hijab, turban and sacred thread in educational institutions
Politics
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
Labour
NSA slapped on journalist, DU scholar in Noida workers’ protest case amid allegations of crackdown on dissent
UP Police invoked the NSA against journalist Satyam Verma and activist Aakriti Choudhary over the April 13 Noida workers’ protest, prompting allegations of misuse of preventive detention laws to suppress labour solidarity and dissent
Dalit Bahujan Adivasi
New York: Support Bill to end caste discrimination, campaign intensifies
Last week, May 6, the move to get caste equity bills pushed in New York state, received a push with a group of 50+ inter-faith coalitions, led by Dalit leaders and advocates met with several legislators
Politics
‘Bangla Pokkho’ founder Garga Chatterjee arrested over alleged EVM misinformation ahead of Bengal polls
Kolkata Police say the Bengali rights activist ignored repeated summons in a case linked to alleged misinformation and “provocative” social media posts questioning EVM functioning during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections
Gender and Sexuality
Karachi, Pakistan: Women march for autonomy, gendered equality, resistance
Karachi, Pakistan’s port city marched and marched with slogans like #MeraJismMeriMarzi #Azaadi #AuratMarchKarachi #AuratMarch for women’s dignity, autonomy and voice