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Cuttack plunged into chaos during Durga Puja, dozens injured as procession clashes spiral into violence
A historic city known for centuries of communal harmony faces a 36-hour curfew and internet shutdown after clashes during Durga idol immersion; authorities vow arrests as VHP rally escalates tensions, leaving 31 injured
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Students from AMU, JNU and JMI respond to the sweeping statements made by university administration officials during a webinar on university discipline.
Delhi Police ‘conspirators list’ is to save actual perpetrators of violence, suppress all dissent: Gauhar Raza
Raza is among the latest names added to the long scarf-like list of ‘conspirators’, that is being woven by the police
Suspected terrorists kill BDC chairman in Budgam, Kashmir
Five political leaders have been killed in various parts of J&K, since June 2020
Facebook moves SC against Delhi govt’s Peace and Harmony Committee summons
The petition has been moved by the Vice President of the company in India, in whose name the summons has been issued twice and he contends that this matter lies only within the central government’s jurisdiction
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Hearing the screams of a dying man, villagers in Gumla district allegedly killed three people. Has mob-killing become the new normal in Jharkhand?
Defending the Constitution, not just my right, but my duty: Sitaram Yechury
Soon after his name was mentioned by the Delhi Police, veteran Parliamentarian Sitaram Yechury in an exclusive interview spoke to SabrangIndia’s Teesta Setalvad
Julio Ribeiro hauls Delhi Police chief over the coals
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Adivasi academic and activist targeted for stand on exams during Covid-19
Dr. M Mumru was reminded of her Adivasi lineage and accused of benefiting from 'quota'. Now CHS alumni write an open letter of support for Mumru and her stellar activism.
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