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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
RSS-affiliate organization protests against BJP for awarding construction project to Chinese firm
The Swadeshi Jagran Manch said that Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co. Ltd which was the lowest bidder, shouldn’t be awarded the contract
Kashmir: Woman Sarpanch begs for mercy, says will quit post
Another reminder of the government apathy towards grassroot politicians and workers who are an easy target for terror outfits
Woman, daughters attacked with sticks and axes on suspicion of practicing witchcraft
The incident took place in Vadodara’s Dabhva village on Sunday night
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation falls to 3.21 percent during lockdown month of May
However, prices of potatoes, pulses and onions grew during this time
Do all Lives Matter in India?
Exposing the striking differences in the responses of Indian state as compared to the United States while dealing with police action vis a vis vulnerable groups
US Supreme Court protects LGBT+ people from discrimination at work
This is a landmark ruling protecting civil rights of the LGBT+ community and protecting them from discrimination at workplace based on sexual orientation and gender identity
Juanita, and how I was angry with God and the United States
An Indian doctor recalls a heart-breaking story of racial targeting by the police
Dear Prime Minister: 8 Lockdown letters from Sonia Gandhi that await the PM’s reply
The Covid-19 pandemic rages on in India despite the...
Remembering Hosbet Suresh: With him, Human Rights defenders felt safe
Speech at the ceremony of Justice H Suresh: In memorium June 15, 2020
Places of Worship Act case: Jamiat-Ulema-i-Hind moves SC, pleads to be made party
A plea to declare section 4 of the act as unconstitutional is currently before the SC. Case could have ramifications for Gyanvyapi mosque and others
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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
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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
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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