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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
Sikh man who served langar to protesters, named in Ratan Lal murder chargesheet
The Delhi High Court lawyer had reportedly sold his flat to feed protesters, but now finds his name mentioned as an alleged organiser of protests at Chand Bagh which led to rioting and murder of Head Constable Ratan Lal
Auction for Mining in 20 Coal Blocks given go ahead, protests break out: Jharkand
Mahasabha calls for mass protests against central government’s decision to allow commercial coal mining
Journalists, activists, express solidarity with Scroll’s Supriya Sharma
The journalist was recently booked for reporting uncomfortable truths from Uttar Pradesh, especially a village adopted by the PM
Uttarakhand: Van Gujjars injured, property destroyed in clash with forest officials
The forest officials even arrested more than 10 members of the nomadic tribe, who have been granted a stay on eviction from Rajaji National Park by the Supreme Court
RS polls: 20 seats up for grabs
Tense contests in Gujarat and MP, while government collapse likely in Manipur
UP Police book FIR against senior journalist, under multiple sections including SC/ST act
Image Courtesy:scroll.inA First Information Report (FIR) has been filed...
Stalled Murkongselek-Pasighat railway line grabs headlines amid escalating LAC tensions
The railway line is said to be strategic for ferrying soldiers and ammunition to the border but has been stalled due to land compensation issues
Assam’s flood situation turns grim as Brahmaputra and Jai Bharali continue to flow at dangerous levels
Flash floods and landslides have affected thousands of people across the state
Delhi Health Minister, AAP MLA Atishi test positive for coronavirus
The capital has decided to start the use of Rapid Antigen Methodology to increase testing
India elected as non-permanent member of United Nations Security Council
It was the only candidate from the Asia Pacific category
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