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The Faultlines In Secularism

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

‘Historic’ Bodo agreement hailed as ‘permanent solution’by MHA

Tripartite agreement among center, the state of Assam and Bodo groups would lead to surrender of armed cadres. But has the demand for a separate Bodoland been dropped officially?

Front Line Defenders condemns repression of human rights defenders in India

In a press statement, it condemned the excessive force by the police and the increasingly hostile environment for HRD’s in India

Rihai Manch slams UP administration for wrongdoings

Members of the Rihai Manch also spoke about how the UP gov't is trying to curtail dissent through wrongful prosecution and false charges

Indian Americans hold anti-CAA protests on Republic Day

Day of Action protests across America culminate with Indian Americans pledging to safeguard India's Constitution

Only 36 out of 543 Lok Sabha MPs have declared assets after May 2019 elections

The RTI query also reveals that no Congress MP has furnished details of assets and liabilities

K’taka: Migrant laborers called for verification; govt asks for report seeking reasons

A day after Karnataka Police carried out a verification...

The Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in Assam is different from rest of the country

The hearing of Assam and Tripura will be held separately

Multipurpose National Identity Card, recall from 2003

MNIC was started in 2003, then integrated into Aadhaar and now the government is looking to revive it; so what was MNIC in the first place and what role will it play if brought in today?

Twitter makes BJP leader eat humble Poha!

Kailash Vijayvargiya trolled after he claims people who eat poha are Bangladeshi

Gandhi’s favourite hymn still in the Republic Day playlist?

Band continues to practice “Abide with me”, Vande Mataram an addition, not replacement

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The Faultlines In Secularism

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

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