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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
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It does not do so openly and publicly, for it will then be immediately held to account by the people. It has to do so in a furtive clandestine manner.
Farmers announce week-long protests from Feb 12 to Feb 18
Farmers organisations plan toll plaza movements, rail roko campaigns and memorials to honour the martyred heroes of India.
Truth shall prevail, have full faith in legal system: Newsclick
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Anti CAA protests: Gauhati HC denies bail to two booked under UAPA
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Condemn targeting of Newsclick
Statement of Delhi Union of Journalists against the targeting of Newsclick and critical media voices by the government deserves wider support
Blocking accounts of journalists, activists, a violation of fundamental rights: Twitter
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West Bengal farmers begin two-day Kisan Adhikar Jatra
State farmers waiting for their dues under the Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme declared agitations from February 10 to condemn the central government’s laxity in providing financial assistance.
Activist Rehana Fathima can use social media without hurting religious feelings: SC
SC partially stayed Kerala HC’s order banning her from social media, for uploading a cooking video and using the term ‘Gomatha’ as synonym for meat
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