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‘Deportation Cannot Begin without Nationality Verification’: Union’s Rajubala affidavit clarifies legal limits on executive power

In an affidavit filed in the Rajubala Das case, the Union reaffirms that deportation requires nationality verification, travel documents and acceptance by the receiving State, while setting out the legal framework governing detention pending deportation

Delhi: 923 new Covid cases reported in 24 hours, an 86% rise 

This is the highest number of cases in Delhi since May 30; as many as 9,195 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours across the country 

Covid in 2022: Is India battle-ready?

The NITI Aayog on Monday ranked all Indian states in its Health Index report

Maharashtra: Nine activists arrested for protesting mining activity

Gadchiroli police charge nine peaceful protesters for violating prohibitory orders

Victims of Vilification 2021

Professionals, students, politicians and activists were attacked, trolled, sued, even jailed… simply for doing their duty, and for speaking up for victims

Covid-19: Have we learnt anything from challenges faced in 2021?

With healthcare infrastructure still in shambles and an ill-prepared administration, it is still an uphill battle for India; Omicron and other variants will only add to our woes 

SHOCKING! Modi Govt records only 327 school staff deaths due to Covid-19, 1600 dead in UP alone

While UP teachers’ unions claimed over 1,600 deaths, the Centre records 327 deaths nationwide

No gatherings allowed for Christmas and New Year in Delhi?

DDMA has issued an order “banning all cultural events and gatherings for Christmas and New Year celebrations in the national capital” citing “rising cases of Omicron”

Never-the-less, they persisted: Human Rights Heroes of 2021

Meet our fellow Indians who have continued to defend our rights and freedoms despite being hounded with different forms of institutional violence ranging from targeted attacks and lawsuits to jail terms

Jawabdehi Yatra: A new citizens’ movement to demand accountability

Renowned social worker Aruna Roy and many former administrative and police officers flag off the march

Gauhati HC extends interim protection to 244 families facing eviction in Assam

They were served eviction notices on November 15; they say their landless ancestors were given the land for settlement by the state government

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