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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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International activists demand justice for Faisal Khan, other jailed HRDs
On International Human Rights Day, Indian, American and European activists demand Faisal Khan’s immediate release, justice for all human rights defenders being persecuted in India
Aug’19 NRC was supplementary list: NRC Co-ordinator
The list that excluded 19 lakh people in Assam and was declared as the final list, is apparently not!
Our Human Rights are denied!
In a systematic but brutal manner, the legitimate rights of people are not only denied but are crushed
The farmer is Hindustan: Oppn leaders back the revolution
Opposition leaders meet President, ask him to recommend that the Union Government repeal three Farm Laws
Humanity is most important: Bombay HC in Gautam Navlakha case
Navlakha who is severely visually impaired was struggling after his glasses were stolen, and Taloja jail authorities refused to accept a new pair sent by his family!
Taloja Jail denies new spectacles to visually challenged Gautam Navlakha!
Navlakha may have to wait for his specs, it took courts to ensure Stan Swamy got sipper-straw, Varavara Rao got hospital care
Release Prof. Saibaba NOW!
The father of an award-winning young man with hearing disability calls the incarceration of GN Saibaba a blot on Indian democracy
Concerned about GN Saibaba’s frail health after his hunger strike: Vasantha Kumari
Application for a 45 days’ parole has been rejected for the second time, rejection letter served in Marathi
Early Christmas miracle: Taloja jail authorities show compassion, give Fr. Stan Swamy sipper, warm clothes!
The 83-year-old can now finally take a proper drink of water as he was previously unable to hold a cup or a glass as his hands shook due to Parkinson's disease
MP High Court puts counselling as bail condition for accused for anti CAA WhatsApp status
The HC directed the petitioner to attend counselling sessions with an advocate-social worker and follow instructions accordingly, failing which his bail could be reconsidered
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