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August 11, 2026: A decade plus of students challenging a regime that seeks to control thought & ideas
The pushback to the Modi 1.0 regime came within months of it being sworn into office, and it emerged from the student of the Central University, Hyderabad & JNU among others, that had been creations of independent India’s intellectual and organisational fashioning; while Gen Z’s 2026 protests are a breath of fresh air to the battle weary, India’s students in universities have never been silent
Stop internet shutdowns to suppress farmers’ protests!
Advocacy groups demand immediate restoration of internet services, start online signature campaign
Usual suspects!
They argue the non-violence must be just play-acting because for a conspiracy to succeed it must be so deep-laid as not to leave a ripple on the surface.
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.
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August 11, 2026: A decade plus of students challenging a regime that seeks to control thought & ideas
The pushback to the Modi 1.0 regime came within months of it being sworn into office, and it emerged from the student of the Central University, Hyderabad & JNU among others, that had been creations of independent India’s intellectual and organisational fashioning; while Gen Z’s 2026 protests are a breath of fresh air to the battle weary, India’s students in universities have never been silent
Minorities
Two FIRs, Four Days In: Pune sees first use of Maharashtra’s controversial anti-conversion law
Pune police invoke the new law against a man accused of targeting a minor and an OCI cardholder accused of religious inducement
India
ID Based on Anonymous Informant, Sudden Reference to 2009 Home Ministry Notification: Why NSA Case Against Satyam Verma Is Unconvincing
When Noida District Magistrate Medha Roopam chose to invoke the stringent law against the journalist, she appears to have based it on her reading of his assumed ability to influence workers – not the facts available.
India
JNU Cancels Venue, Not the Conversation: Umar Khalid’s book discussion moves outdoors amid protests
JNU cited “non-disclosure of full facts” to cancel the auditorium at the last minute; organisers disputed the explanation and students took the discussion outdoors, turning a venue cancellation into a larger battle over academic freedom and dissent
India
SIR Phase 3: 1.58 crore names deleted from draft rolls across 12 States and UTs
Draft electoral rolls covering 13.77 crore electors have been published in 12 of the 16 States and three Union Territories under the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision. Andhra Pradesh recorded the highest number of deletions at 44.89 lakh, while Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu recorded the highest deletion rate at 29.64%
Gender and Sexuality
After NEET protests ended, the battle moved online: Women protesters face threats, doxing and criminalisation
From demands for accountability over a paper leak to attacks on protesters’ identities, the aftermath of the movement raises questions about dissent, gendered harassment and the State’s response to democratic protest