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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
Court allows Sudha Bharadwaj to access books from prison
The Additional Sessions Judge directed the Superintendent of Byculla jail to ensure that the books given to her do not have any “objectionable” content
BJP-led govt has prosecuted all those critical of its policies: Human Rights watch
The HRW report puts on the world stage allegations of multiple human rights violations recorded in the country in 2020
Reopen Anganwadi Centres, ensure proper nutrition to women and children: SC
The top court held that the government has a constitutional obligation to ensure nutritional support to pregnant, lactating women and children
Women Famers still struggling for recognition
Recent comments by the CJI call for a closer inspection of women’s contribution in agriculture. As it turns out, mahila kisan have a significant role in nurturing India’s farmland.
Fr. Stan Swamy SJ already ‘One Hundred Days in Prison’
The truth is that Fr Stan has never been anywhere near Bhima Koregaon and did not participate in the Elgar parishad
Consider Varavara Rao’s age, health while arguing against bail plea: Bombay HC to NIA
The court further extended his hospital stay while taking on record his medical reports filed by the hospital
Farmers celebrate Lohri, burn copies of Farm Acts into ashes in the bonfire
Prayers were said for those who had lost their lives in the protests, the Lohri bonfire was fed with the copies of the contentious Law
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
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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