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Telangana: Stop forcible ‘re-location of Chenchu Adivasis from Amrabad Tiger Reserve

Adivasis and supporting activists have petitioned the authorities against what they term as the ‘forcible re-location” of Chenchu (PVTG) Adivasis in the Amravad Tiger Reserve and urged a ‘co-existence’ model of conservation

Plunging prices of agri produce, potatoes, maize etc expose untruths of Modi Govt

Repealing laws in the best interest of government and farmers says agro (agriculture) economist Prof Vikas Rawal even as farmers from Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Gujarat voice serious concerns about the falling prices of several crops

Oppo. denies all allegations of instigating farmers’ struggle and demand repeal agri-laws

Political parties address Prime Minister’s claims of ‘instigating unrest’ once and for all and assert that the current agitation is being led by India’s farmers.

No Boris Johnson visit to India, till demands met: Farmers to write to British MPs

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had said that it would be a "great honour" to attend the Republic Day parade in Delhi.

Farmers leaders dismiss false claims of the central government

Tired of the Centre’s repeated fake assurances, leaders promise that the farmers’ movement will only grow in size and strength.

AIKS Maharashtra thanks political parties for strong support

Having reached Kota, Rajasthan, the farmers’ organisation thanks villagers and political parties across Maharashtra for their strong support in the Vehicle Jatha.

Jhooth BJP Jhooth! Yell supporters of the farmers’ struggle

As the farmers’ struggle grows in intensity, supporters amplify farmers’ voices on social media and provide relief at protest sites.

Rural and urban Maharashtra all witness the strength of the farmers’ movement

As the Vehicle Jatha from Nashik heads towards Kota, Rajasthan, protesters in Mumbai celebrate the success of their mass protest.

Modi-government provoked extreme step of farmers, say farmer leaders

Days after grieving for 40 fallen martyrs, leaders consider charging Modi and Shah with abetment to suicide.

Delhi Women Lawyers Forum to observe fast in support of protesting farmers

The statement released by them demands that the farm laws passed in unconstitutional manner be repealed

Kerala Guv denies permission for special session for resolution against Farm laws

A similar resolution was passed by Delhi Assembly where CM Arvind Kejriwal tore the copy of farm laws

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Telangana: Stop forcible ‘re-location of Chenchu Adivasis from Amrabad Tiger Reserve

Adivasis and supporting activists have petitioned the authorities against what they term as the ‘forcible re-location” of Chenchu (PVTG) Adivasis in the Amravad Tiger Reserve and urged a ‘co-existence’ model of conservation

Victory for Forest Rights: Allahabad HC recognises land claims of Tharu Tribes, strikes down decision of DLC

The Allahabad High Court recently struck down a 2021 decision of the District Level Committee (DLC), Lakhimpur upholding the land rights of the Tharu tribe while observing that the authorities cannot short-circuit the existing statutory rights of the forest dwellers by blindly relying on court orders issued before the enactment of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 (FRA, 2006). This law recognises the individual and community rights of Adivasis.

Amendment to Women’s Reservation Bill: BJP’s hyperbole on women

The past conduct and ideological moorings of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as that of its parent body, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) reflect not just extreme and exclusivist views on women’s participation but are arguably distinctly misogynistic

Police action in Odisha’s Rayagada district condemned, Adivasi rights paramount: CCG

The Constitutional Conduct Group (CCG) in an Open Letter to the President of India has condemned Odisha police’s wrongful dispossession of Adivasi lands in the state and violent action against protesting tribals

Bihar “Infiltrator” Hysteria: Samrat Choudhary’s claims of disenfranchising 22-lakh people corresponds to ECI’s “deceased voters” figure

Over the past weeks—even before replacing Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister of Bihar on April 15—Samrat Choudhary has, while campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party, claimed that 22-lakh people would be struck off Bihar’s electoral rolls, with their driving licences and other benefits cancelled. The irony, however, is this: the figure of 22-lakh—drawn from the recently conducted, controversial SIR exercise in the state—corresponds only to deceased voters

Nationality under SIR Scrutiny: Kargil warrior questioned after 21 years of service

Retired Army Havildar Md. Daud Ali fought for India in the freezing heights of Kargil, sacrificing his youth and sustaining permanent injuries, today, a mere clerical spelling error has stripped the Murshidabad veteran and his children of their voting rights, forcing a decorated soldier into a humiliating fight for identity