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As mining lobby “hijacks” Ajmer public hearing, “tokenism” on Aravallis condemned
The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Rajasthan has raised serious questions on the tokenisms behind the recent public hearings on the Aravallis, and condemned the “hijacking” of the process by the “mining lobby”
Uttarakhand: Committee formed to consider Van Gujjars forest rights
The committee is expected to submit its report after analysing all issues raised by the Tribe within 6 months
Rajasthan government passes new Bills to nullify Central anti-farmer laws
Keeping astride with Punjab, the Rajasthan government passes new laws to address farmers’ concerns
Gujarat HC upset with state’s poor track record on protecting forest rights
The court expressed its anguish as to why there has been no progress since its direction 7 years ago
AIKSCC decries new Ordinance’s anti-farmer stand
The new ordinance that could penalise farmers for stubble farming.
New Central laws preventing us from checking prices of onion, pulses: Jharkhand Finance Minister
Minister Rameshwar Oraon says that the state government is working to bring down the prices of onions and pulses that have shot up in the last few weeks.
Farmers organisations announce nation-wide road blockade on November 5
A coalition of farmers’ organisations in Delhi announced two major agitations in November to decry the agriculture laws enforced by the BJP-led government.
Farmers resolve to continue dissent continues on Dussehra
Punjab and Haryana farmers burn copies of 'anti-farmer laws' and effigies of union government members and business personalities instead of Ravana during Dussehra celebrations.
Punjab BJP Kisan Morcha President resigns!
Former BJP member Tarlochan Singh Gill said he cannot in good conscience continue working for a party that has grieved the farmer community.
Kaimur firing: Fact-finding report makes startling revelations!
Report co-published by AIUFWP, CJP and DSG showcases regime’s excesses against Adivasis demanding forest rights
Bihar Govt has worst record on Land Rights to Adivasis: Brinda Karat
Speaking at the release of a fact-finding report about the firing in Adhaura block, Brinda Karat exposed the deeds of the Bihar Govt while lauding the democratic struggle of the Kaimur’s Kharwar Adivasi communities against an oppressive forest department
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Bombay High Court orders ₹5 lakh compensation for man illegally arrested, slams police-developer collusion
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India
SKM calls for scrapping SIR, removal of Gyanesh Kumar and restoration of voting rights
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Dalit Class XI student dies by suicide after alleged casteist harassment in Coimbatore School
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India
Bikaner House censors 75 photographs of Delhi protests from Raihan Vadra’s exhibition, leaving empty walls behind
The photographs documenting youth-led protests were removed hours before the exhibition opened, with the venue reportedly threatening cancellation
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CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka released on ₹50,000 bonds, undertake not to call protests at Jantar Mantar
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