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Intrusive and Unconstitutional: CJP’s dissent note on Maharashtra’s Anti-Conversion Law

Through this detailed critique and legal analysis of the hastily enacted Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026 (Maharashtra Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam 2026), CJP shows how it is both a serious intrusion on personal liberty, autonomous choice and religious freedoms but also gives a weapon to state agencies like the police to, along with other actors, become vigilantes into personal lives and behaviour

I did my duty as an Indian: Shyam Meera Singh on his removal from Aaj Tak

Despite the sudden termination notice due to Twitter comments against PM Modi, the journalist does not blame the India Today Group, but the government that forced ITG to take such a step

Why are so many people mourning Danish Siddiqui?

The photographs he took showed truth to power, and had empathy with the common man

Why was Dr. Anand Teltumbde denied bail by the NIA court?

The Special NIA court held that there was prima facie evidence against the Bhima Koregaon accused

Danish Siddiqui’s photojournalism captured the soul of the news

The Reuters photojournalist was killed while covering clashes between Afghan forces and Taliban in Kandahar

Deccan Herald apologises for Stan Swamy gaffe

A quiz that appeared in the paper’s July 15 edition had defamed Fr. Stan Swamy and labour rights activist Sudha Bharadwaj

Deccan Herald caught in sly attempt to malign Fr. Stan Swamy

Quiz published on July 15 attempts to defame him by insinuating he was linked to banned Maoist group

SKM people’s whip on MPs for repeal of three anti-farmer laws during the monsoon session!

Asserting the whip as a constitutional right, farmers said it is the duty of MPs to voice the concerns of their constituents.

Manipur activist jailed under NSA for Facebook post criticising BJP

Erendro Leichombam and journalist Kishorechandra Wangkhem have been booked under NSA for post against BJP leaders advocating cow dung as Covid cure

Why are Indians denied ex gratia compensation for Covid-19?

The Supreme Court considered this issue while dealing with two petitions seeking ex gratia compensation for families of those who succumbed to Covid-19 and other related relief

Thank you, dear Fr. Stan, you will live forever!

Human rights defender and brother priest of Fr. Stan Swamy, Fr. Cedric Prakash writes this letter thanking the departed Adivasi rights activist for the rich legacy he left behind

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