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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
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.
Public’s faith in judiciary is founded on its own actions, not criticism: Kunal Kamra to SC
The comedian responded to the contempt notice, and has refused to apologise for his tweets
Delhi court denies bail to Devangana Kalita in UAPA case
The Sessions court noted that the allegations against her are prima facie true, and UAPA was rightly invoked
Delhi court rejects Natasha Narwal’s bail plea
The court noted that intentional blocking of roads, resulting in violence is a terrorist act
Guj HC suspends warrant against Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
A Kutch court had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant in connection with a 2017 defamation case related to an article about the Adani Group
Stop Repression on Farmers Movement: AIKS
The AIKS condemns the BJP government’s attempt to forcefully vacate protest sites and appeals to people to stand in solidarity with farmers.
Shashi Tharoor, Rajdeep Sardesai and other scribes charged with sedition for ‘fake news’
The FIR states that the tweets claiming that police shot a protester who died, provoked people to march to Red Fort
Armed forces retract as protests soar at Ghazipur; Delhi police mulls UAPA
After police registered cases against prominent farmer leaders, people from various districts started arriving at Ghazipur as show of strength to the protest
Varavara Rao bail: Bom HC questions if keeping him in custody will be detrimental to his health
The Court said it has to strike a balance between law and humanity
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Education
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