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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”

Over 400 detainees released under Public Safety Act in J&K: MHA

Out of 613 persons detained since August, 2019 430 have been released

ED questioning of NewsClick Founder continues, while staff’s electronic gadgets seized

Despite the sudden raids on the organisation’s office, the portal has stated it will continue to report voices of the oppressed people of India

At least 25,000 people gather for Punjab’s first Mahapanchayat

Farmer leaders promise the assembled farmers that the agitation will not rest until all three laws are repealed by the central government

Haryana farmers announce Mai Bhi Andolanwaadi campaign to intensify farmers struggle

Angered by Prime Minister’s Modi’s comment about “andolanjivi” people in recent times, farmers have resolved to start a campaign to further strengthen the peasant’s struggle

SC rejects Akhil Gogoi’s bail plea in UAPA case

The peasant activist was arrested in connection with anti-citizenship protests in 2019

Primary goals were surveillance and incriminating document delivery: Arsenal Report

Digital forensics firm analysed an electronic copy of activist Rona Wilson’s laptop, findings suggest he might have been framed

Justice for Nodeep Kaur: Trade union activist turns 24 years behind bars

The activist’s family meets her in Karnal jail on her birthday, even as injustice continues

No protesting farmer summoned by NIA: MHA to RS 

However, some farm union leaders, journalists, organisations have alleged that they have been summoned by NIA for questioning

93 sedition cases registered, but only 2 convicted in 2019: MHA

In the Budget Session of 2021, the MoS in the Ministry of Home Affairs answered questions on sedition law

When the State conspires against its Citizens

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.

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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”

₹6,812 crore on UP publicity, ₹550 crore on PM’s foreign visits: Official data reveals government spending patterns

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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