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The Faultlines In Secularism

A secular republic is one of humanity's most difficult political achievements.

JD (U) expels Prashant Kishor and Pavan Varma

Kishor and Varma have both questioned CM Nitish Kumar’s stand on the CAA and NRC

Saffron raising red flags since 2014?

A look at how India’s economic, social and political fabric has taken a hit since BJP came to power since 2014

What behaviour can put you on the no-fly list?

Industry executives question airlines’ hasty decisions and legitimacy of imposing the ban on Kamra

Bhima-Koregaon case transferred to NIA to compromise independent probe: Front Line Defenders

The organization also said that the case was transferred so that the Maha government couldn’t carry out a review of the inquiry

Dr. Kafeel Khan arrested in Mumbai for remarks at anti-CAA rally in AMU

An FIR had been against him by the UP Police in the matter on December 13, 2019

Gov’t became enemy of the people: Indian activist at US Congressional briefing

Dr Sandeep Pandey makes a powerful statement revealing excesses committed against anti-CAA protesters and dissenters in India, allegedly will full blessings of the regime.

EU Parliament discusses CAA; possible vote on Thursday

CAA has sparked controversy, particularly in the light of Articles 14 and 15 of the Indian Constitution reads the resolution tabled in the EU Parliament

Pro-CAA supporters allegedly threaten to behead Congress MLA

They also reportedly shouted slogans of “chopping up Muslims” during the rally

IIT-B bars students from “anti-national” activities

DoSA issues advisory over email guidelines for acceptable behavior which include a ban on “undesirable activities

Sedition charge on Karnataka school for anti-CAA skit

The complaint said that in the play, PM Modi was abused and misinformation was being spread

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The Faultlines In Secularism

A secular republic is one of humanity's most difficult political achievements.

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