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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
NHRC sends notice to Adityanath Govt, DGP Over Lynching of Murder Accused: UP
It was the reports on the "cruel high handedness" displayed by the villagers that led to the suo motu action, the Commission observed
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All religions need to unite to ensure that sexual predators don't use their position as religious leaders to sexually assault children
Ladakh journalist arrested for third party’s comment against BJP MP on Facebook!
Comment was made against a BJP MP by a member on a Facebook group run by the journalist
Shrey Hospital case: Victims’ families demand CBI inquiry
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Elgaar Parishad case: NIA arrests two Pune-based Kabir Kala Manch artists
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Harper Collins moves Delhi HC, seeks permission to publish book on Asaram Bapu case
The book titled “Gunning for the Godman: The True Story Behind Asaram Bapu’s Conviction” was ready to be published when Asaram’s aide, Sanchita Gupta filed a civil suit
Assam gov’t dodgy about Assam Accord, NRC?
Submission before state assembly replete with inconsistencies. Is this abuse of privilege, an attempt at deliberate obfuscation or just carelessness?
My worst nightmare is coming to school with an oxygen cylinder: Ridhima Pandey to PM
The teenage environmental activist from Uttarakhand has written to Prime Minister to help children have clean air to breathe
Double assault on freedom of press: PUCL
A report has been released by PUCL Maharashtra focusing on the issues plagued in the news media industry and how the pandemic crippled and stifled reportage
Indian journalists decry attack on freedom of press amidst Covid-19
SabrangIndia, The Wire, the DUJ and the BUJ brought together notable journalists and activists from across the country for a webinar to discuss the state of journalism and crushing of dissent amidst the pandemic
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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
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