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Sharjeel Imam completes two years in prison
28 January 2022 will mark the two years of incarceration of Sharjeel Imam, a research student at Jawaharlal Nehru University and one of the country's rights defenders who were targeted by the Hindu nationalist BJP government for their disagreements and dissents.
India
In setback for NIA, Kerala High Court acquits two Muslim men in UAPA case
The Kerala High Court on Thursday acquitted Thadiyantevida Nazeer and Shafaz, prime accused in Kozhikode twin blast case, and dismissed NIA's appeal against the acquittal of the other two accused in the case.
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East India
Protest over jobs in railways: Student unions call for ‘Bihar Bandh’ on Friday
Several students and youth organisations have called for ‘Bihar Bandh’ on Friday to protest the irregularities in Railway Recruitment Board's (RRB’s) NTPC stage 1 exam results.
India
Delhi: 20-year-old woman abducted, sexually assaulted, paraded by neighbors
A 20-year-old woman was abducted, sexually assaulted, and publicly humiliated by her neighbors who paraded her on the streets of Shahdara in the national capital on Wednesday. Delhi Police has arrested four accused.
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India
COVID in India: Positivity rate jumps to 19.5%
India on Thursday registered 2,86,384 new coronavirus infections, which took the overall tally in the country to 4,03,71,500 since the pandemic began in January 2020.
India
Republic of repression
On this day, let us pledge to carry forward the spirit of Kisaan Andolan, Anti CAA - NRC movement, and other democratic peoples’ struggles and fearlessly challenge this republic of repression.
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Central India
Mumbai: BJP workers arrested for protesting move to ‘name’ sports complex after Tipu Sultan
Mumbai Police on Wednesday arrested Bharatiya Janata Party and Bajrang Dal workers who were protesting against "naming" of a garden in a sports complex in Malad after the 18-century ruler of Mysore Tipu Sultan.
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90 days in jail, for cheering cricket
After the Indian cricket team lost in the T20 World Cup match to Pakistan last October, three Kashmiri students in Agra were arrested under sedition for celebrating the win of the Pakistan cricket team. The trio is still in UP jail.
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India
IT Rules; 2100 news publishers furnished details to Union govt despite court stay
At least 2100 digital news media publishers and OTT platforms furnished their details to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), despite the Bombay High Court’s stay on certain rules of the much-criticised IT Rules 2021. This was revealed in a reply to an RTI query filed by Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF).
India
“Frequent violence against religious minorities,” Academicians, activists pen letter to Karnataka CM
On Republic Day, nearly three dozen eminent personalities wrote a letter to Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai and all legislators expressing their concern over the "frequent violence against religious minorities" in the state.
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India
On Republic Day, Andhra Pradesh announces 13 new districts
Andhra Pradesh Government announced the formation of 13 districts at Republic Day celebrations on 26 January.
India
COVID: India reports 2.85 lakh new cases, 665 deaths
India reported 2.85 lakh (2,85,914) new COVID-19 cases and 665 deaths in the 24 hours
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