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Kashmir’s Fragile Calm: Indicator of Silence or Real Peace?

As Kashmir sees fewer shutdowns and rising tourism, many ask — does stability mean true peace or just enforced silence?

CJP Victory! Sarathi Arjya declared Indian after 3-year long battle

From wrongful accusations to a triumphant verdict, Sarathi Arjya’s case sheds light on the relentless pursuit of justice for Assam’s Bengali-speaking population.

Delhi High Court Petition against detention of Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk

Wangchuk and others have been on a foot march from Leh to Delhi to demand sixth Schedule for Ladakh, which was carved out of the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir as a Union Territory in 2019.

Govt order to block Hindutva Watch account unjustified: X tells Delhi HC

The social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) has told Delhi High Court that the Centre’s decision to block Hindutva Watch’s account was “unjustified and disproportionate”, expressed willingness to restore this account

SC Order Ignored: Gujarat govt bulldozed 1200-years-old Dargah in Veraval

Gujarat government authorities reportedly brazenly defied Supreme Court’s recent order, demolished 1,200-year-old Dargah, a protected monument in Veraval; 150 persons protesting against the demolition, detained by the police

Demolitions: SC orders status quo on Sonapur demolitions, issues notice to Assam Government Uttarakhand, UP, Gujarat also ignore Sept 17 order

Contempt petition accuses Assam authorities of defying the Supreme Court's September 17 order staying demolitions across India; other incidents of local authorities across India bypassing legal safeguards and eroding the rule of law also reported from 5 BJP ruled states

Vendor ID display Controversy: Congress high command compels Himachal minister to backtrack on contentious mandate after uproar

Controversial vendor ID proposal rolled back as Congress high command moves swiftly to control narrative and prevent communal unrest, minister Vikramaditya Singh backtracks on mandatory name display order for street vendors 

Hygiene or Harassment? Fears of profiling arise as UP government, once again, mandate name displays at food establishments; HP govt follows

Amid new food safety rules mandating display of personal details and identification, concerns grow over selective targeting of marginalised vendors under the guise of public health measures; HP govt “distances” itself from its minister’s stance Thursday evening

Thousands of NREGA workers urge Modi to resume work in West Bengal, contribute to State Budget

In a compelling display of unity, more than 4,700...

Threatened by Meitei Leepun, Babloo Loitongbam stands firm against false claims and advocates for refugees

After receiving threats from Meitei Leepun, Babloo Loitongbam issues a statement denying allegations of financial ties to the Kuki community, calls for a transparent refugee policy and reaffirms his commitment to peaceful advocacy for human rights in Manipur

Supreme Court halts nationwide demolitions through interim order, emphasising the ethos of the Constitution

Supreme Court criticized glorification, grandstanding of bulldozer action and directs no demolition anywhere across country without permission

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Despite its claims to curb forced conversions, Rajasthan's Anti-Conversion Bill, 2025, imposes severe penalties, limits personal freedom, and jeopardises religious freedom, raising concerns regarding abuse, discrimination, and constitutional overreach.

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Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigns amid political turmoil and ethnic unrest

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