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Police detain Adivasi students for second day, force them out of Mumbai

Students who marched from Nashik are denied Azad Maidan protest, prevented from leaving Tilak Bhavan and forcefully transported out of the city

Youth Bar Association petitions SC against Bombay High court’s POCSO judgment

The Bombay High Court has recently held that skin to skin/ direct physical contact without disrobing a minor will not constitute sexual assault under POCSO Act

Deep Sidhu defends himself! Claims Red Fort was a result of public anguish

Sidhu claims that the people accusing him of creating chaos are the same people accusing farmers of being terrorists.

PUDR condemns the arrest of comedian Munawar Faruqui and his teammates

People’s Union for Democratic Rights believe that the arrests are the failure of the Judiciary in upholding the fundamental freedoms of citizens

Bihar circular on action against critics: Vague and disregards right to dissent

The circular issued by Bihar government asking police to take action against persons making objectionable or offensive comments aimed towards the government, goes against not just fundamental rights but also views held by the Supreme Court and its judges

SC allows declared foreigner to file review petition before Guwahati HC first

The court stated that she had liberty to approach the apex court again if favourable order not granted in review

A glance at the nationwide Kisan Ganatantra Parade

Despite the events in Delhi, farmers' parades in various parts of the country were well-received with people showering flowers in areas like Shahjahanpur.

Anti-social elements infiltrated Parade to discredit farmers struggle: SKM

The farmers organisation and farmer leader Hannan Mollah expresses deep regret for the infiltration of untoward elements in the Kisan Ganatantra Parade

Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting, directs additional security

According to news being shared on social media, there are allegations of right-wing disruptive forces having infiltrated the protest. This group is also being blamed for climbing the Red Fort ramparts.

Internet suspended around protest sites in Delhi, situation remains tense

Utter chaos in Nangloi area, police launch tear gas, lathicharge on farmers group, some people throw stones at police.

Kisan Tractor Rally underway, moves into national capital Delhi area

Tear gas, lathi charge launched by Delhi Police, security agencies as various points; Mukarba Chowk, Akshardham, Noida

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