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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

The anti-CAB stir intensifies in Assam

A 11-hour bandh had been called in the state to pressure the government to revoke the unconstitutional CAB

48-hr Mobile Internet Ban as NE boils Over Citizenship Amendment Bill: Tripura

In view of the fast detiorating situation, the state government said that it is prohibiting use of SMS and mobile data for 48 hours, beginning 2pm on Tuesday. This shall be applicable for press messages also, the letter read.

Kashmir resolution introduced in US House of Representatives

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, an Indian origin US lawmaker, has moved a resolution in the House of Representatives urging India to “to end the restrictions on communications and mass detentions in Jammu and Kashmir as swiftly as possible and preserve religious freedom for all residents.”

USCIRF raises concerns about CAB, seeks sanctions against Amit Shah

After the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) was passed in...

Two-Nation theory, CAB and the idea of India – message of brotherhood by Sardar Patel

Listen to this message of brotherhood and what being...

Citizenship Amendment Bill passes, but what does this mean?

The Citizenship Amendment Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 9 and passed at midnight after a twelve-hour debate. Our team went through the text of the bill with a fine-tooth comb and here’s what we found.

Shiv Sena slams CAB, accuses BJP of “invisible partition”

In its refreshing new secular avatar, possibly brought about by pressure from alliance partners in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena on Monday joined a chorus of voices demanding answers to pertinent questions related to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB).

Demolishing Human Rights in India

Image credits: ShutterstockThis past year from December 2018,...

Kerala Forum passes resolution against CAB-NPR-NRC

In the presence of activist Teesta Setalvad

CPI(M) set to push for changes in CAB, terms it a ‘two nation theory’

The CPI(M) is one of the many political parties which is against the Citizenship Amendment Bill in its current form. Parties like Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party, DMK, RJD, Samajwadi Party, CPI(M) and AAP have taken a clear stand against the contentious bill and are determined to strongly oppose it.

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