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From Assam’s Soil to Detention and Back: The tragic death of Amzad Ali
Locked up in Matia detention camp despite generations-long roots in Assam, 49-year-old Amzad Ali dies of cancer as authorities ignore medical appeals; family finally lays him to rest in his native village
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Maha ATC nabs 12 “Bangladeshi nationals” in Palghar on tip-off
Police say they did not have valid documents, 9 of those arrested are women
Disproportionate and extraordinary use of force by police at AMU: Fact-finding team
In the wee hours of Monday morning, three lawyers entered the premises of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Here is what they found.
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.
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
SC to hear petitions against CAA on Dec 18
Petitions challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) have been filed by several socio-political organisations and individuals.
WB to get reprieve from NPR?
Move comes on the day of Mamata Banerjee’s massive rally against citizenship law
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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