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Harassment by Delhi Police, blatant extortion & human rights’ violation in process of identification of “illegal Bangladeshi immigrants”: Brinda Karat to HM Amit Shah
Brinda Karat, former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from the Communist Party of India (Marxist-CPIM), has in a letter to the union home minister, Amit Shah highlighted the blatant violation of human rights, harassment and extortion, in the ongoing process of "identification of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants" by the Delhi police and other agencies.
Telangana journalists granted bail after court strikes down ‘Organised Crime’ charge
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Delhi High Court’s takedown order against Shyam Meera Singh’s video on Isha Foundation raises free speech concerns
The Delhi High Court’s ex-parte order directs the immediate removal of Shyam Meera Singh’s YouTube video, restrains its further dissemination, and bars the public from re-uploading it
Maharashtra Human Rights Commission probes Malvan demolitions after suo moto cognisance
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Payal Tadvi’s Case: Maharashtra Govt Replaces Prosecutor Who Moved to Add HoD to Chargesheet
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On Women’s Day 2025, March 8, we honour the survivors who became warriors - documenting atrocities, challenging power, and demanding justice in the face of unspeakable brutalities
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Messaging and communication are key and the Indian people’s lukewarm response to spiralling air pollution is because of this: Will campaigns such as “Wearing an N95 mask reduces your PM2.5 exposure by 95%” or “Switching to public transport can lower your heart attack risk by 10%” change this making people speak out?
Gauhati HC stays deportation of Ajabha Khatun, seeks Tribunal records for review of FT’s order declaring her foreigner
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