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Three Years of the Congress Government

A People’s Critique: Expectations and Disillusionments

Aftermath of clashes at AMU

On December 15, two historically Muslim universities; Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMIU) and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) saw a crackdown against protesting students by police and security personnel. But the repercussions at AMU were graver, with students being forced to vacate their hostel rooms and go back home.

SC: No stay on CAA, issues notices to Centre to respond by mid-January

The Supreme Court held a hearing for around 60 petitions against the Citizenship Amendment Act, questioning, among other things, the constitutional validity of the law.

Did RBI help set the stage for CAA?

In 2018, the nation’s apex monetary institution gave property buying rights to non-Muslim minorities from countries mentioned in the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Detained AMSU leaders released unconditionally

They had been arbitrarily arrested by the Manipur police for unlawful assembly and criminal intimidation

Is the privatization of the fishing industry on the cards?

The apprehensions around the National Fisheries (Regulation and Management) Bill, 2019 explained

Anti-CAA protests continue amidst an uneasy calm in Assam

The people of Assam have resolved to keep up the fight to protect their identity in the wake of the CAA

Social Media counter FM comments, shows ABVP member in police gear

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asked people to be wary of “jihadists, Maoists, separatists” among students protests, which seemed like a bid to undermine their credibility.

WB to get reprieve from NPR?

Move comes on the day of Mamata Banerjee’s massive rally against citizenship law

B’desh Minister asks for list of illegal migrants, agrees to take them back

Reports suggest that the relations between Bangladesh and India seem to have normalized after speculation that the same had gone sour. Reportedly, assurances have been made by both sides to co-operate and continue to be friendly neighbourhood allies; one doesn’t know how long will this last.

JMIU students asked to sign declaration that says police didn’t enter hostel

After clashes rocked the Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMIU)...

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