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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
Karnataka villagers detained for protesting quarrying project
Residents said that the local administration had failed to ensure protection of villagers' property and well-being. They demanded due compensation from the company and authorities.
SKM condemns Centre’s insensitivity towards farmers deaths
Farmer leaders denounced the Centre’s comment stating that it does not intend to compensate martyred farmers
Inter-caste couples can now choose their children’s caste
Tamil Nadu Government stops issuing class-based community certificates to such children of ‘Inter-caste’ couples
Multiple FIRs being used to intimidate Sohrabuddin case witnesses?
Five FIRs registered against Raman Patel since August last year
We won’t back down until Centre repeals laws: North Indian farmers
As protests outside Punjab and Delhi intensify, farmers clarify that they are prepared to agitate indefinitely until the three farm laws are repealed.
Bihar Covid data fudged: Opposition demands inquiry
Indian Express investigation reveals authorities recorded fake names and mobile numbers entered for test subjects, in purported bid to meet deadlines
Karnal Jail cites Covid-protocol, prevents Nodeep from meeting family
Lawyers to move Punjab and Haryana High Court for bail next week for the Dalit labour rights activist
Gujarat: Over 3 lakh farmers register for chana sale MSP
While registrations continue until February 15, officials hope that this year’s government procurement passes over four lakh tonnes.
Farmer’s death on R Day: Delhi HC seeks status report from Police
While Delhi Police claims that Navreet Singh died in an accident, his grandfather has alleged that Singh died due to bullet injuries
Mahapanchayats in UP, Rajasthan and Haryana from Feb 12
Farmer leaders state that the mass meetings have succeeded in bridging societal gaps to unite all farmers and people against the Centre’s anti-people laws.
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