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SIR 2025-26: Dismantling the very Idea of India?

In this first part of a recent lecture, erudite public intellectual and political economist, Parakala Prabhakar argues that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted by an obviously partisan Election...

Wheelchair-bound paralysed prisoner GN Saibaba was on a hunger strike for 10 days!

Family was not informed, he called and told them after Nagpur Jail authorities convinced him to end the protest

Journalist Prashant Kanojia walks out of jail, free speech supporters rejoice!

After a little over a fortnight of waiting, the journalist’s bail comes into effect much to the joy of his closest supporter – his wife.

Disclosing suspect information to media violates Article 21: MP HC 

 MP High Court added that parading of suspects in the public violates their Right to Life

Gulfisha Fatima alleges harassment, court asks jail to change staff if needed

The student activist had told the court she was facing communal slurs, and subjected to mental harassment by the Tihar Jail staff

Tamil Nadu: BJP forces through pandemic restrictions with Vel Yatra

Risking a second wave of coronavirus infection, BJP officials start off a Vel Yatra from Chennai claiming their right to worship

BJP will prepare NRC again if it comes to power in 2021: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam government once again openly rejects NRC; minister’s allegations take communal hue

Madras HC grants POCSO accused bail if he marries survivor!   

The accused claims he was charged with rape because he was in a sexual relationship with the girl who is related to him 

Waiting for US election results?

Time to speak up for Indian migrant voters' rights too

You will have to pay for anti CAA-NRC protests: Open threat by right-wing extremists

Hindutva goons threaten Muslim shopkeeper with dire consequences if he stocks or sells 'Lakshmi-Ganesh' firecrackers this Diwali

Farmers answer second clarion call to protest anti-farmer laws

Indian farmers hold more protests demanding the withdrawal of the three agricultural laws passed by the Modi government

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