Owaisi Calls for Uniform Standard on Religious Activities in Public Spaces
Asaduddin Owaisi argues that if offering namaz on roads is wrong, then all religious activities on public streets should be treated equally.
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Kerala Proposes Menstrual Leave for School Students
Kerala's UDF government plans up to 3 days menstrual leave monthly for schoolgirls, ensuring no study loss via weekend catch-ups.
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Sri Lanka's Malaiyaha Tamil Tea Estate Workers Face Serious Labor Abuses, Says Amnesty
Malaiyaha Tamils in Sri Lanka's private tea estates endure abuses meeting ILO's forced labor indicators, with restricted access to labor protections, Amnesty International reports.
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36 Sanitation Workers Die in India in Three Months; Activists Demand Action
At least 36 sanitation workers died cleaning sewers, septic tanks across India in three months, with activists blaming lack of safety measures and inadequate implementation of laws.
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PETA India Launches 'Awaaz', an AI Robot Goat, to Promote Veganism
PETA India's new robot goat, Awaaz, interacts with public, encouraging vegan choices.
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Vietnam Airlines Accused of Racism: Indian Doctor's Business Class Humiliation
Pune doctor alleges racism on Vietnam Airlines; claims staff blocked him & family from boarding business class, sparking online outrage.
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Deadly Clashes Erupt in Kenya Amid Fuel Price Protests
At least four killed, 30 injured in Kenya during nationwide protests over fuel price hikes.
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Youth Form 'Cockroach Janata Party' in Response to CJI's Remarks, Clean Yamuna in Protest
TMC leaders Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad join satirical party after CJI Surya Kant's 'cockroach' remark; youth activists stage clean-up protest as 'CJP' gains 40,000 members.
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Odisha's Neglect: Tribal Man Exhumes Sister's Remains for Bank Access, Report Blames Systemic Failures
Fact-finding report reveals institutional neglect led to Odisha man carrying sister's remains to bank, highlighting delays & denial of entitlements.
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Tamil Nadu: Senior Politician Questions Lack of Muslim Ministers in TVK Cabinet Despite Three Muslim MLAs
MMK's M. H. Jawahirullah criticizes TVK govt for excluding Muslim ministers, despite having three Muslim MLAs. He demands representation for Tamil Nadu's largest minority.
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16-Year-Old Pooja Reddy Takes Own Life at Hyderabad Hostel
Pooja Reddy, 16, ended her life at Sri Chaitanya Saraswathi Hostel in Hyderabad due to exam stress.
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The Evolving Kolkata: A Fear for the Future
Author laments Kolkata's shifting culture, worries next gen won't inherit harmonious city.
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Muslims' Status in India: A Growing Concern, Says Former LG Najeeb Jung
Former Delhi LG Najeeb Jung warns Muslims may become second-class citizens, feeling marginalized and excluded, with no Muslim ministers or MPs in key positions.
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Dalit Women's Protest Halts Maharana Pratap Jayanti Procession in UP Village
Tension in UP's Maheshpura village as Dalit women protest route of Maharana Pratap Jayanti procession, leading to temporary standoff and eventual peaceful resolution.
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Tamil Nadu Records 67% Increase in Dalit Atrocities During DMK Governance
Tamil Nadu saw a 67% rise in atrocities against Dalits from 2019 to 2023, the highest in India, with murders up 40% and rapes of Dalit girls surging 73%.
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Activist Rejaz Sydeek Marks One Year Behind Bars Without Trial Under UAPA
Rejaz Sydeek, a 27-year-old activist and journalist, has spent a year in Nagpur jail under UAPA without trial. His father left his job to support him, while family clings to brief calls. Activists demand his release.
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Latehar Child Labor Crackdown: Raids Target Businesses
A major effort to stop child labor took place in Latehar district on Friday. Officials went to hotels, small restaurants (dhabas), and other businesses to find children who might be working there illegally. This campaign followed the **Child Labor** ...
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Mumbai's Minara Masjid Trustee Appointment Sparks Outrage, Violates Century-Old Deed
A recent decision by the Waqf Board to appoint a new trustee at Mumbai's historic Minara Masjid has led to controversy. This move is facing opposition from Muslim leaders and political figures who claim it violates the mosque's century-old trust deed...
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Jharkhand Child Labor: Rally Aims to Eradicate Exploitation
A child labor awareness rally recently took place in Murhu, organized by the District Child Protection Unit. This event was part of the All India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign 2.0, following guidelines from the National Commission for Protection...
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19 Students Hospitalized in Palamu After Poison Suicide Attempt Following Argument
A young woman from Kusmahi village in Palamu district is recovering after attempting to take her own life. The incident occurred on Tuesday and has raised concerns within the local community about the pressures faced by young people. ## Argument Pre...