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Union government revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under NSA after nearly six months!
Move comes days before Supreme Court hearing in habeas corpus petition filed by his wife; Ladakh activist had been detained following September 2025 protests over statehood and Sixth Schedule protections
Annadaatas observe Sadbhavana Diwas
Commemorating the death anniversary of Gandhiji, farmer leaders across India observe a day-long fast to strengthen their resolve against the three farm laws.
MHA shuts down internet services at farmer protest sites across Delhi-NCR
Suspension is in place till the January 31 to 'maintain public safety and averting public emergency' stated a Home Ministry order
Develop a sense of humour: PUCL to GoI
Finishing off a tongue-in-cheek letter to the government with a smiley face, the people’s organisation asked the government to repeal the UAPA and release the people booked under it.
Delhi HC grants bail in sexual assault of toddler due to delay in filing FIR
The court questioned why FIR was not immediately filed after such a heinous crime
The world is watching us: former Admiral L Ramdas to PM Modi and Pres. Kovind
In a moving letter, the Naval leader appeals to India’s leaders to use their position to resolve the trials of India’s farmers.
His tears have refuelled the revolution, we will win: farmers at Ghazipur border
Rakesh Tikait’s eyes well up each time a child hands him a tiffin box of home cooked food, and water from their village. Thousands of supporters continue to arrive
Huge gathering of farmers assemble at Muzaffarnagar in support of BKU
While no major decisions come to light at the meeting, farmers promise their loyalty to the BKU and its fraternal leadership.
Singhu Border: Stone-pelting, lathi-charge, tear gas shelling, but protesters remain calm
Farmers at Singhu border resolve to maintain peace in keeping with the instructions of farmer leaders.
The anti-CAA and the ongoing farmers’ protests in India: Similar protests, different outcomes
Given that the present government aligns its response on the religious identity of the protestors, there is very little chance for any Muslim led protest to be heard, far less succeed
Kisan Ganatantra Parade: A picture of peace
Farmer-villainising narratives call for a more focused look at the farmers’ parade on Republic Day. Take a long hard look at these organised processions.
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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
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