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Policing Identity: Maharashtra’s birth certificate crackdown and the politics of belonging
What is framed as an administrative clean-up of fraudulent records in Maharashtra has unfolded into a securitised campaign in Mumbai — raising urgent constitutional questions about due process, discrimination, and the weaponisation of civil documentation
Centre ‘replaces’ chief of film body which organised IFFI: Kashmir Files controversy
At the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India, event, its jury president Nadav Lapid had described ‘The Kashmir Files’ as a ‘a propaganda, vulgar movie’.
India is seeing a complete destruction of its ideals: Danseuse Mallika Sarabhai
Speaking at a literature festival in Kolkatta, Sarabhai, known for her outspoken views, commented on the militarisation of a great faith, Hinduism
UP DP-Prisons forewarned of contempt action in case of any disobeyance of policy for premature release
Dealing with a case on inordinate delay in providing premature release to convicts, SC issues strict directives
Jamia: Jana Natya Manch Denied Permission to Perform, Students Call Move Draconian
The students alleged that the administration failed to cite any credible reason for the cancellation.
MP: Dalit boy dies by suicide, blames teacher’s casteist remarks
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He wrote in his note that the teacher harassed him and even abused his parents
UP: No Dec Salary, Regularisation of Non-Teaching Staff; AMU Employees Union to Protest Again
The staff had gone on strike on December 30 over non-payment of salaries and permanent appointment. Most of the protesters are temporary workers employed on a daily wage basis.
TN Dalit Youth Suicide: CJP seeks protection for victim’s family
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In a letter to the DGP and SP details have been given about the incident that took place in December
Sanction to prosecute Shehla Rashid over 2019 Tweets on Army given by Delhi L-G
This sanction relations to a 2019 FIR against Rashid registered under Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code reported Hindustan Times
UP: FIR Against Farmers After Stray Cattle Herded Into School; Union to Hold Protest
Farmers say the Adityanath government’s cow protection moves have failed on the ground, leaving them to bear the worst brunt in the form of crop damage and loss of lives
Was India equipped enough legally for the Covid-19 outbreak?
Hasty amendments to archaic colonial legislation are not an answer to the public health crises arising out of the Pandemic
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