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35 civil society groups oppose Maharashtra’s proposed anti-conversion law, warn of threat to women’s autonomy and constitutional freedoms
Coalition, which also included CJP who is the lead petitioner on challenge to anti-conversion laws in SC, demands draft bill be made public, calls for consultations and legislative scrutiny; says existing criminal law already addresses coercion
Covid-19: UP shuts schools for students up to class 8 till March 31
Superspreader events such as weddings, and public’s laxity with Covid-19 prevention guidelines to blame for fresh surge
Chhattisgarh paddy farmers lost Rs. 41 crore: MSP Loot Calculator
Farmer leaders voice concern that paddy farmers in the state may lose Rs. 285 crores by May 2021.
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200 Varanasi farmers and workers, mainly women, come together to voice solidarity with India’s farmers
India’s youth to honour the farmers’ protest on March 23
Agitations in other parts of the country grow stronger as padyatras and mahapanchayats continue to spread the message of agitating farmers
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The court was hearing a plea over a complaint filed for cutting a cake with the representation of the Indian National Flag on it
NIA court denies bail to Father Stan Swamy
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Farmers may lose nearly Rs. 5,000 crore this season: MSP Loot Calculator
Farmer leaders state that the data exposes all misunderstandings regarding MSP assurances to farmers, even wheat-growing farmers
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Farmer leaders condemned political parties for claiming to support farmers while voting in favour of the implementation of the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act 2020
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