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The Faultlines In Secularism

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

Kannan Gopinathan detained in UP on his way to deliver speech at AMU

The former IAS officer took to Twitter to update his whereabouts and said the police are being cordial with him.

“Next step is Rohingyas’ deportation”: BJP MoS Jitendra Singh

He also said that the CAA has been implemented in J&K while the date of implementation is yet to be released

Kota infant death case becomes NHRC’s first case of the year

The infant death toll reached 107 after NHRC took suo moto cognizance of the case and asked for a detailed report.

Minorities in neighbouring countries -FAQs

Image Courtesy: economictimes.indiatimes.comAFGHANISTANWho are the minorities in Afghanistan?Afghanistan has...

How true is the UP Police’s claim of 57 cops being shot at during protests?

A news report states that despite attempts to get names of these cops they were able to find only one such cop with bullet injury.

Kejriwal takes stand against CAA-NRC

Asks Modi government to focus on economy and employment

Criticised for rushing through CAA without adequate Parliamentary debate, MHA may not consult states on framing CAA rules!

Unwilling to enter into consultations with Opposition-ruled states of Kerala, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra — all of whom have declared that they would not implement CAA in their states—reports now state that MHA will frame the Rules without consultation!

India condemns attack on Nankana Sahib, asks Pak to take urgent action

The statement issued by MEA condemns “wanton acts of destruction and desecration of the holy place” and has called upon Pakistan “take immediate steps to ensure the safety, security and welfare” of Sikhs there.

Pak Hindu girl permitted to give Board exams by Rajasthan Govt.

She was earlier denied permission for allegedly not submitting her eligibility certificate

Gauhati HC order offers a lifeline to those declared foreigner ex parte

Landmark order says if proceedee has filed a written statement and documents, but fails to appear for hearings, his absence alone cannot be justification for ruling against him

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The Faultlines In Secularism

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