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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

FIR against members NSIW fact-finding team, academics & activists

The team comprised of Annie Raja, Nisha Siddhu and Deeksha Duivedi, FIR filed against them under various IPC provisions, including promoting enmity

Challenge to Live Fr. Stan’s Legacy Today!

Times are bad in India: Manipur has been burning...

“The manner & intent of arrest was to create fear in minds of people”: activist Ipsa Shatakshi

As Jharkhand journalist Rupesh Kumar Singh is about to complete one year in jail, his spouse speaks about the challenges that she faced, the frequent use of UAPA to oppress truth

Registration of digital fact-checking sites with govt may be a part of the future Digital India Bill

Aim to seek greater accountability from platforms, “legacy and reputed” fact-checking units of media companies to be allowed to seek registration in the first phase

The Shrinking Space for Free Media under Modi rule

The Modi Government’s rebuttal of former Twitter CEO’s charges rings hollow in the face of India’s downward spiral on the Press Freedom Index

No lungis or nighties outdoors: Greater Noida society dress code for residents, withdrawn later

The controversial dress code was issued via a notice by the residents' body of Himsagar Apartments on June 10 following a complaint about 'objectionable dressing' by some residents

Karnataka HC: Sedition charges quashed against Shaheen school for performing anti-CAA skit

The charge of sedition was levied against the school authorities for performing "anti-national activities" and "spreading negative opinion" about parliamentary laws

Serious times, grave challenges: India 2023

I suggest a new civic movement needs emerge with the aim of defending the Constitution and democratic institutions. Human rights defenders, activists and the people, who respect the Constitution should come to gather to fight to secure it to emerge victorious over the menace that hovers above us all.

Modi Govt said we will shut Twitter down, raid employee houses if orders are not followed: Jack Dorsey

Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, however, dismissed ex-CEO, Jack Dorsey’s claims as an outright lie; Dorsey also claimed that India put pressure on platform during farmers’ stir

Umar who spoke of love & justice is in jail for 1,000 days, hate mongers roam free #1000 Days of Injustice

Social media and some events expressed dissent and protest against the young academic activist’s unjust incarceration

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Youth Congress escalates fight against CEC Gyanesh Kumar as SIR controversy fuels nationwide protests

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