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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
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Odisha Election Watch and ADR India analyze election expenses of MLAs in state assembly elections
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Sikh British MP demands probe into Thatcher gov’t’s role in Operation Bluestar
The Special Air Service (SAS) had reportedly ‘advised’ Indian forces prior to the operation
Bengaluru Police must stop targeting Aakar Patel: Amnesty International India
The renowned human rights organisation issued a statement in solidarity with its former chief, veteran journalist Aakar Patel, who is being targeted for tweeting about protests.
Will Maharashtra Covid-19 testing prices in private labs go down soon?
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Ram Rahman cuts ties with Maneka Gandhi’s NGO over communalisation of elephant death
Gandhi had wrongly insinuated Muslims were behind the animal's death in Kerala
Plea in Delhi HC seeking directions to get PM CARES under RTI Act
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