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As mining lobby “hijacks” Ajmer public hearing, “tokenism” on Aravallis condemned

The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Rajasthan has raised serious questions on the tokenisms behind the recent public hearings on the Aravallis, and condemned the “hijacking” of the process by the “mining lobby”

Family of Bhagat Singh participates in Pagdi Sambhal Diwas

Various states in India celebrated Pagdi Sambhal Diwas with processions, mahapanchayats. Southern states sent representatives to Delhi to show their participation in the movement.

J&K HC: Notice issued in plea challenging “maximum” period of detention under PSA

The petition states that the period of detention under the Act is in violation of Article 22 of the Constitution

Scanty and sketchy evidence: Delhi court grants Disha Ravi bail

The court held that there was no established link between her and alleged banned organisations, and that people cannot be jailed for disagreeing with state policies

Gurmukh Singh: Beaten but not broken

Veteran soldier says he will never forget being called a “terrorist” after fighting three wars for India. He promises to return to Delhi borders once his health improves.

Will the two Union Ministers condemn Patanjali?

WHO rejected its claim on Coronil being approved for Covid 19

Bombay HC upholds bail to alleged ISIS member Areeb Majeed

The High Court opined that he should be granted bail as he has been in jail since 2014 and the trial is not close to completion

SC rejects Jail Superintendent’s plea against inquiry for failing to consider parole applications

The top court observed the “sad state of prisons” and refused to interfere in the government ordered disciplinary enquiry

Farmers celebrate a wave of support from distant countries to local villages

As mahapanchayats begin branching out to more states, farmer leaders claim that the government is growing nervous of the growing farmers’ movement.

The importance of Pagdi Sambhal Diwas

The Tuesday event name refers to the Pagdi Sambhal movement from the 1900s when peasants fought against oppressive laws enacted by Britishers.

I feel choked, I have become part of the choking: TM Krishna

In an open letter, the noted musician, urges against staying quiet amidst growing injustice 

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Piyush Mishra, Jharkhand and the Blind Spot of Progressive Men

Raising troubling questions about personal choices and contradictions, the author, both a professional and political activist, queries the active presence of the person at the Jharkand protests and his token support for the Jantar Mantar students uprising that saw brute police actions