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Washed Away by Floods, Targeted by the State: Hamela Khatun’s fight for citizenship

CJP’s team helped Hamela piece together a lifetime of evidence — from 1950s land documents to contemporary electoral rolls — to establish beyond doubt that she is, and always has been, an Indian citizen

European Parliament raises concerns about intimidation of activists in India

Writes to Amit Shah expressing alarm at how UAPA is being used to silence even peaceful protesters

Trump ends relationship with WHO accusing it of helping China cover up the Coronavirus crisis

Continues tirade against China, blaming it for not only Covid-19, but also collapse of the American economy

Quarantine facilities across the country crumbling apart show findings

Most quarantine centers suffer from overcrowding, poor hygiene standards and lack of food and water

Human Rights Defenders’ Alert India asks NHRC to step in to probe Meeran Haider’s arrest

Meeran Haider, a student activist, was booked by the Delhi Police under the UAPA for allegedly inciting Delhi riots

Watch the passengers express their satisfaction with Railway services: Rail Minister Piyush Goyal

Railway Protection Force reported 80 deaths on Shramik special trains designated to carry migrant labourers back to their native places

Front Line Defenders condemns arrest of Pinjra Tod activists, demands immediate release

Devangana Kalita and Natasha Narwal were arrested by the Delhi police for their participation in anti-CAA protests and alleged involvement in the Delhi riots

Don’t charge migrants for any rail or bus fare, says SC; puts onus on states

The apex court, in the suo moto petition, has issued interim directions putting onus on states to take responsibility of transport, fare, meals and registration of migrants

Don’t hide behind fig leaf of financial constraints: Telangana HC to state gov’t

The court’s order fell short of completely reprimanding the government for submitting an inadequate affidavit and effectively asked the government to not be complacent and to continue testing

SC takes suo motu cognisance of migrant crisis

Apex court directs that migrants be provided food, shelter and transport free of cost

Odisha Forest Department cuts down traditional trees, destroys livelihood of forest workers

Tribals alleged that the forest department wanted to do commercial plantation and cut down traditional trees important for their livelihood

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Washed Away by Floods, Targeted by the State: Hamela Khatun’s fight for citizenship

CJP’s team helped Hamela piece together a lifetime of evidence — from 1950s land documents to contemporary electoral rolls — to establish beyond doubt that she is, and always has been, an Indian citizen

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