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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

#AssamwithJNU – Thousands take to the Streets in Assam

   Last two days had seen several #AssamWithJNU #JusticeForRohith protests...

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS STANDS WITH JNU

We, the undersigned students, faculty, staff, and other members...

Letter of solidarity with JNU: Students, Staff and Faculty, Ashoka University

We, the undersigned—who study and work at Ashoka University,...

Solidarity Statement of Students from Northeast India, TISS, Mumbai 20th February 2016

We, the undersigned, students and research students from various...

Open letter: Over 100 Mumbai lawyers condemn ‘tyranny’ of fellow-lawyers at Patiala court

  We, the undersigned lawyers practicing in Mumbai, condemn the...

An open letter to Zee News on #JNUCrackdown

February 19, 2016 Maitreyee ShuklaDear Zee News, Maybe you are aware...

Attacking the Defenders of Freedom, Chhatisgarh: Lawyers and Journos being Forced Out

   Days after Scroll contributor Malini Subramaniam at Bastar in...

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