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I raise my voice for Adivasis, am I a Traitor?

(This piece authored by Fr Stan Swamy was originally published on Aug 01, 2018. It was then re-published on July 5, 2021 the day of his martyrdom and is...

Southern farmer leaders debunk call AG’s claim before SC

Disgruntled by the Attorney General’s comment, various farmer leaders from Kerala, Tamil Nadu and southern states said the mainstream media has done a poor job of covering regional protests.

NAPM condemns Delhi authorities for deserting over 700 Dhobi Ghat residents

The people’s organisation praised and promised continued support to women of Dhobi Ghat Jhuggi Adhikar Manch in their demand for “jahan jhuggi wahan makan” and compensation for all losses.

Amplify farmers’ struggle at the district-level: Janta Parliament to Opposition leaders

Presidium members asked political parties to work with grassroot leaders to oppose the three farm laws forcibly passed by the government

Maharashtra farmers plan large-scale protest leading upto Jan 26

Farmers organisations say peasants from Maharashtra will march towards Mumbai as January 26 draws nearer.

SC stays farms laws, but farmer leaders dig their heels in

Leaders from various farmers organisations underlined their previous decision to stay away from court-appointed committees unless the three farm laws are repealed.

Delhi Police file plea against farmers causing ‘national embarrassment’

Supreme Court has issued a notice to farmers' unions on the plea against a proposed tractor rally on Republic Day; will hear it on Monday, January 18

Khalistani, anti-farmer elements have infiltrated protests: Centre to SC

The top court has sought an affidavit from the Union Government by January 13 with regard to the claim

Victory for farmers! SC suspends the implementation of three Farm Laws

It has also directed the formation of a committee that will be part of judicial proceedings and will submit a report to the court

NHRC issues notice to Maha gov’t, cops after 10 babies die in hospital fire

The Commission said the state administration must acknowledge its responsibility in the incident and ensure that support systems in hospitals adequately protect people’s human rights.

Will Army Court Martial Captain who allegedly took money to stage Shopian ‘encounter’?

Police charge sheet states Capt Bhoopendra Singh of 62 RR took reward money to stage an encounter

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