Kolkata's Suhrawardy Avenue Renamed, Sparking Debate on Historical Legacy
Kolkata's Suhrawardy Avenue renamed Gopal Mukherjee Road, reigniting debate on Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy's legacy.
Social Justice And Issues News
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Umar Khalid's 'Fractured Communities' Now Free on Kindle
Read Umar Khalid's doctoral research, 'Fractured Communities', free on Kindle until June 27.
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India Illegally Expelling Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh, Says HRW
Indian authorities are forcibly expelling ethnic Bengali residents, mostly Muslims from West Bengal state, to Bangladesh without basic due process, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Major Anti-Child Labour Operation in Adityapur: Four Minors Rescued from Sweet Shop and Washing Centre, Owners Issued Stern Warning
A joint team raided two locations in Adityapur, rescuing four minors from a sweet shop and a car washing centre. The children were handed to their parents, while owners received strict warnings against child labour.
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APCR Condemns Sudden Eviction Notices to Mosques and Madrasas in Barmer, Calling Them Unconstitutional
APCR criticizes eviction notices to mosques & madrasas in Barmer, saying they violate constitutional rights & natural justice.
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Interfaith Couple Ties Knot Under Police Oversight in UP's Badaun
A Muslim woman and Hindu man wed in UP's Badaun under police supervision after family disputes.
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Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Expresses Concern Over Demolitions Displacing Families Across India
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind raises alarm over demolition drives displacing families without rehabilitation across India, including religious structures and homes, urging support for affected communities.
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APCR Rajasthan Empowers Para-Legal Volunteers in Udaipur Workshop for Legal Awareness and Social Justice
APCR Rajasthan's one-day training in Udaipur equipped 20 district volunteers with legal knowledge to support vulnerable groups.
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Meta's Mysterious Suspension: Aasif Mujtaba's Instagram Account Taken Down
Meta suspends Indian activist Aasif Mujtaba's Instagram account, citing community guideline violations, but specifics remain unclear.
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Massive Protest March in Jhunjhunu Against Renaming Islampur Village to Shrirampur
Hundreds of villagers in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu staged a 15km march protesting the proposed renaming of Islampur to Shrirampur, threatening indefinite strike.
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Tharoor Alarmed by Growing Muslim Discrimination in India
Veteran Congress leader Shashi Tharoor expresses concern over reported incident of Muslim BJP leader denied accommodation in Maharashtra, reflecting 'deeper moral decline' in society.
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The Gender Gap in Northeast India's Microfinance Landscape
Despite supportive schemes, women entrepreneurs in Northeast India face unique barriers like gender bias & lack of financial literacy, hindering access to credit.
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ILO Passes Landmark Gig Work Standards as India Refuses to Vote
The ILO adopted the first binding global standards for gig workers' rights on pay and safety. India was among 36 nations that abstained from the historic vote.
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Dalit Communists in Kerala: Intimacy, Extimacy, and Political Participation
Dalits in Kerala, while steadfast CPM voters, face cultural barriers & lack of generational renewal in party narratives. They're 'extimately' included, close yet apart, raising complex questions about identity & political engagement.
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Amazon India's Aryabhata Ad Sparks Controversy, Hindu Group Demands Apology
Amazon India's marketing campaign featuring Aryabhata has sparked outrage, with a Hindu group accusing the company of disrespecting the ancient mathematician's legacy.
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One in 17 Children Engaged in Child Labour Worldwide; India Records 10.1 Million Cases
Despite global commitments, 138 million children, including 10.1 million in India, remain in child labour, with poverty and lack of education as key drivers.
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HRW Highlights Immigration Crackdown, Press Freedom Warning
Human Rights Watch warns FIFA World Cup 2026 starts in a 'climate of fear' due to aggressive immigration policies.
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UNHCR Report: Global Displacement Declines Slightly, but Remains High
One in 70 people worldwide forcibly displaced, according to UNHCR's 2025 report, which notes a rare decline in global displacement levels.
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NHRC Probes Deaths of Four Workers Cleaning Septic Tank in Gujarat's Surat
NHRC seeks report on deaths of four workers cleaning septic tank at jewellery unit in Surat, Gujarat.
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Honest Auto-Rickshaw Driver Returns Mistakenly Transferred Large Amount
Indian Muslim auto-rickshaw driver praised for honesty after returning ₹15,682 mistakenly transferred by passenger.