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Mumbai stands with students, but the state pushes back

From Shivaji Park to Chaityabhoomi, solidarity protests continue as criminal cases, restrictions and allegations of surveillance intensify

Kerala’s Temple Renaissance float out of Republic Day Parade?

Kerala’s theme of Vaikom Satyagraha and Temple Entry Proclamation...

Yogi govt orders shutdown of tanneries before Kumbh 2019

Uttar Pradesh government passed an order to close tanneries...

Civil activists protest the killing of Kashmiri civilians

On December 15, seven civilians were killed and several...

Reckless Gamble for Profit that Placed Indian Cotton Farmers in Corporate Noose

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National Commission for Scheduled Tribes recommends removal of security forces from schools in Jharkhand

Press Release issued by Women Against Sexual Violence and...

Has India Become a Surveillance State?

The recent notification by the Home Ministry and the...

Bhim Army Calls for Agra Bandh over Sanjali Murder: December 25

Bhim Army chief has given the call for an...

A week of whataboutery: How Naseeruddin Shah’s remarks were churned for TRP

The Bollywood veteran has received brickbats and support from...

After Me Too, can we trust the UK government to tackle sexual abuse?

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