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Law fraternity rallies behind student protesters, condemns Delhi police crackdown

Over 650 lawyers, SCBA, SCAORA and bar associations demand accountability as Delhi HC preserves evidence of July 20 action

Why the indigenous language movement in J&K’s erstwhile Doda is crucial

The initiatives to revitalise and maintain Indigenous languages in erstwhile Doda in Jammu. hold the key to understanding who we really are 

A fair media can defang intolerance

There is a strong voice of moderates from within Muslim ranks that can be properly channelised by the media to give a rounded assessment of Islamic issues

Rashtriya Shiksha Shredder: Rahul Gandhi on CBSE’s latest omissions

Latest exclusions are 'democracy and diversity', Mughal courts, Faiz Ahmed Faiz poems, 2 years ago chapter on “federalism, citizenship, nationalism, and secularism" were dropped, then restored

Mathura: Krishna Janmabhoomi temple mutes loudspeaker

Back in 2018 too, the Uttar Pradesh government had banned “unauthorised use of loudspeakers and public address systems at religious and public places”

Refrain from using scandalous headlines: I & B Ministry to private channels

Ministry says channels have been making “unsubstantiated and fabricated claims”, “using hyperbole in order to incite audience” and “may incite communal hatred“

Jahangirpuri: Navika Kumar, Anjana Om Kashyap demolish media credibility further

The veteran anchors were a reminder of how not to report from ground zero or even online about a sensitive developing story 

Social media platforms finally compel extremist groups to shun hate speech, fake news

A ‘clean up’ drive is underway on Meta, Instagram and Twitter, as administrators of various ‘nationalist’ Hindutva groups are now asking members to refrain from abusive and hateful content

Khargone: Why is the administration ignoring the proliferation of hate on social media?

Given how incendiary forwards and inflammatory speeches incite Communal hate and targeted violence, administrative inaction is worrisome

Maharashtra mosques reiterate commitment to following noise pollution laws

In light of approaching Eid, state police hold meetings with authorities and local leaders to ensure peace and protection of the Muslim community’s customary rights

Honouring the Tricolour

Why we need to hold on to Khadi flags to truly preserve the spirit of the ‘Tiranga’

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After decades of uncertainty, the Tribunal finds that credible evidence, not documentary imperfections, determines citizenship under the Foreigners Act

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‘Forum for Electoral Integrity’ petitions NHRC over mass voter disenfranchisement under SIR

The Forum for Electoral Integrity has petitioned the National Human Rights Commission to urgently intervene in the Election Commission’s SIR process, citing UN concerns, the coalition alleges the arbitrary, mass deletion of 52 million voters, disproportionately targeting Muslim and Bengali citizens through organised campaigns and opaque AI systems

A deleted tweet, an NSA order, and the shadow of past crackdowns

The clarification may address the immediate controversy, but years of preventive action against movements have deepened distrust

Debunking the ‘Quit India Was Useless’ Myth

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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