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SIR 2025-2026: A backdoor exercise to bring in the NRC?

The unholy haste behind the ECI’s moves, pushed by an aggressive BJP-RSS regime, to ‘complete’ the ongoing SIR in 31 states across the country by December 2026, is to...

Stand with Stan: Christian groups demand immediate release of the activist-priest

Activists and civil society groups wonder if Stan Swamy's arrest is an attempt to silence voice of Tribal rights

Varuna Shastri Bridge now the only place of protest in Varanasi: DM

Amidst burgeoning protests, Varanasi District Manager restricts protest space in the city

Chorus for Fr. Stan Swamy’s release gets louder

Nationwide call to demand the Priest’s release given for October 12

Remembering T Peter: Trade unionist and leader of India’s fishworkers

The man who helped stranded fishermen get home amidst the Covid-19 pandemic succumbs to the disease himself

Gauhati HC asks for report on steps taken to build Detention Camps outside jails in Assam

At present detention camps function out of makeshift facilities in district jails

CJP, other groups, activists and citizens condemn Fr. Stan Swamy’s arrest

Shocked and worried about the arrest of the 83-year-old activist people from various backgrounds, came together to stand with Fr. Stan Swamy.

83-year-old human rights defender Father Stan Swamy sent to Taloja Jail!

The Jesuit Priest was arrested by the National Investigation Agency from his from his home in Bagaicha, Ranchi, at night on October 8 on trumped up charges of involvement in the Bhima Koregaon case

Fr. Stan Swamy’s arrest malicious and spiteful: PUCL

The 83-year-old human rights defender was picked up by the NIA from Ranchi in connection with the Bhima Koregaon case yesterday

83 Year-Old Stan Swamy taken in by NIA for questioning, quotes Khalil Jibran at the injustice

A human rights defender and long time resident of Jharkand, Stan Swamy has spoken for the land and livelihood rights of India's Adivasis

Contemporary artists raise key questions about freedom of speech and expression

Artists Poojan Sahil and Vijay Pandey talk about protest culture, current government and dissent in India.

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