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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

Pulse News journalists arrested in pre-dawn police raid over alleged ‘derogatory’ remarks against CM Revanth Reddy; court rejects organised crime charge, raising concerns over Telangana government’s misuse of law to suppress dissent

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

SHRC questions due process violations in arrest and demolition of a Muslim family's property following communal allegations, seeks inquiry report from officials

Payal Tadvi’s Case: Maharashtra Govt Replaces Prosecutor Who Moved to Add HoD to Chargesheet

A week ago, the special court hearing the case in Mumbai allowed the special public prosecutor Pradeep Gharat’s application to add Yi Ching Ling as an accused in the case. On March 7, Gharat was replaced.

Gujarat: A Painful Period in Salt Pans of Little Rann of Kutch

Women workers go through a cycle of agony in the eight months they toil in salt pans, where poor water availability and lack of medical help make monthly bleeding scary.

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Women in remote villages mobilise to check fast spread of alcoholism

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Surviving Communal Wrath: Women who have defied the silence, demanded accountability from the state

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

Catch people’s attention on pollution narrative: “Switching to public transport can lower your heart attack risk by 10%.”

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

In a crucial intervention, a divisive bench halts Ajabha Khatun’s deportation, directs the Foreigners Tribunal to produce records to examine the procedural validity of the declaration as foreigner, bail prayer kept pending till then

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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.

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