Pellets, Plainclothes Men and Protest: The Story of the July 20 Crackdown
Vol. LXIV No. 18
Date: August 2, 2026
Unite and Act to Save India
The youth don’t require only lollypops of sweet words and unfulfilled assurances. They have steadily experienced empty promises of strict action and fast-track legal procedure. The extremely frustrated youth joined…
Let Education Not Be Politicised
Instead of discussing these larger issues affecting students, public attention has shifted to the recent Directorate of Education circular in Goa regarding external organisations conducting programmes in schools. The timing…
Love and Mercy between Spouses are Signs of Allah
The only explanation for the existence and growth of love and mercy is that they were judiciously instilled in human nature by the All-Wise Creator for some specific purpose.
Qualities of Believers
Fear of God is the most essential for a believer to have in the heart. It is the only thing that precludes a person from committing any wrong.
Pellets, Plainclothes Men and Protest: The Story of the July
These allegations also raise concerns about the presence and role of unidentified individuals during the police operation. In the landmark D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal (1997), the Supreme…
Protesting Students Witness Violent Clashes, Massive Chaos at Jantar Mantar
Protesters have alleged that during the demonstration, some people in plain clothes also lathi-charged them. They also alleged that some policemen were not wearing nameplates. Protesters have accused the police…
A Silent Protest, A Powerful Message
In a democracy, the government should be responsible, accountable towards its citizens and the government must act like guardian towards its people.
Gen Z Forces Modi Government’s First Ministerial Exit in 12
Nearly 2.28 million candidates had appeared for the national medical entrance examination on May 3. The examination was subsequently cancelled following allegations of a paper leak, forcing authorities to conduct…
Why GenZ Protest 2026 at Jantar Mantar is Stronger Than
Despite all these concerns, the Student Protest 2026 has demonstrated remarkable strength. The fact that students and citizens continue to participate despite fear, uncertainty, and pressure is itself significant. During…
Goa’s Grassroots Uprising in the Heart of New Delhi
These grassroots agitations reflect genuine alarm over rapid and often opaque development, ecological destruction, and loss of local identity. Dismissing them as mere political theatrics ignores the systemic strain of…
When A Generation Lost Its Fear Jantar Mantar Crackdown Causes
If we think positively, the Jantar Mantar protests could well become a turning point in India’s history. If people demand accountability, if the political opposition becomes the voice of its…
Delimitation and SIR: Redrawing India’s Democracy or Reshaping Its Politics?
The debate over delimitation and SIR reflects broader questions about the future of India’s democracy. While both exercises are grounded in constitutional and administrative objectives, their political consequences are likely…
Shahabuddin Chuppu Resigns: A Constitutional Reckoning Amid Political Turmoil and
The resignation of former President Mohammad Shahabuddin marks the end of a presidency that was deeply intertwined with one of the most turbulent chapters in Bangladesh’s recent political history.Yet the…
How They Used ‘Hijrah’ Idea to Establish Empires
But there was a time when Africa, mainly its northern and westernparts, attracted the world’s attention owing to its Islamistscholar-leaders establishing empires. Two such geniuses, Usman DanFodio (died in April…
Public Space for Dissent is Shrinking, Says Supreme Court Justice
He cited the case of a group of young people who organised an Iftar party on a boat on the Ganga river and were jailed for three months. “I am…
Peaceful Protest is a Constitutional Right, Lathi-Charges Cannot Be Justified
A bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana heard the matter after it was mentioned on an urgent basis. The Chief Justice stated from the…
Hindutva Leader Caught on Video Assaulting Students at CJP Protest,
The incident came to light a day after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25 following a 36-day student agitation led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The…
Centre Says Over 53,900 Encroached Properties Uploaded on UMEED Portal
Prof. Jha had sought details regarding the status of digitisation of waqf properties across the country through the Waqf Assets Management System of India (WAMSI) portal, the number of waqf…
US war on Iran gives Houthis new leverage over Saudi
The Houthis have since said they launched missiles at the Saudi cities of Jazan and Yanbu. They also reported targeting two Saudi oil ships last week, with Riyadh confirming one…
Iran Says It won’t let US Determine Timing of War
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified in recent weeks, with Washington carrying out attacks on Iran and Tehran responding by targeting what it said were US military…
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Sign 22 Trade Deal Worth Over $200 Million
Azizi said relations between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan had reached a new high following the visit of a high-level Uzbek delegation accompanied by around 300 private-sector representatives.He said both countries aim…
Tajikistan Prepares for Another Winter Power Shortfall
To cover part of the winter shortfall, Tajikistan plans to import electricity from Uzbekistan again. The two countries use a seasonal exchange: Uzbekistan supplies power in autumn and winter, and…
Red Sea Reshapes the War
These reinforcements may also be linked to possible military action against the Houthi movement, following its announcement of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia. Despite continuing debate in Congress over…
