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- A testament to democracy: Looking back at Jantar Mantar's legacy of dissentJantar Mantar has historically served as a crucial venue for public protests and demonstrations in New Delhi. The de-notification by Delhi ...12 Oct, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- Akhilesh Yadav slams 'bulldozer action' in Ayodhya, promises compensation if Samajwadi Party returns to powerSamajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav admonished the recent demolition drive in Ayodhya by the Uttar Pradesh Government and alleged that...23 Sep, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- BJP wants to turn 2027 UP polls into Hindu-Muslim contest: Shivpal YadavShivpal Yadav expressed concerns about the BJP's attempts to create a Hindu-Muslim divide during elections. He emphasized that the Samajwad...23 Sep, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- Abdullah vs Hari Singh holiday row hits J&K House, highway curbs add to tensionsJammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed protests after NC MLA Abdul Majid Larmi demanded restoration of public holidays marking Sheikh Mohamma...23 Sep, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
- Founded in 1859, this California mining town once had 2,000 buildings and 8,000 people. This ‘ghost town’ still preserves abandoned beds, toys, books and vintage suppliesBodie, a historical ghost town in California, draws interest with its well-preserved mining heritage. The discovery of gold and silver in 1...26 Aug, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
- NCRB data collection in prisons can go on, SC clarifies in caste bias matterThe Supreme Court clarified that its order to remove caste details from jail records won't affect data collection by the National Crime Rec...07 Nov, 2024, 05.50 PM IST
- SC strikes down rules facilitating caste discrimination in prisonsThe Supreme Court ruled against caste-based discrimination in prisons, declaring it unconstitutional. It ordered the removal of caste refer...03 Oct, 2024, 11.54 PM IST
- SC sets aside jail manual rules of states for promoting caste-based discrimination in prisonsThe Supreme Court has nullified discriminatory provisions in state prison manuals, condemning caste-based segregation and labor distributio...03 Oct, 2024, 12.04 PM IST
- Don't allow prejudice to imprison usGovernment and Supreme Court address discrimination in prisons, emphasizing equal treatment for all inmates, including LGBTQ+. Efforts to u...17 Jul, 2024, 10.53 PM IST
- States, UTs told not to segregate prisoners on caste, class or religionThe Union Home Ministry has urged states and Union Territories to stop segregating prisoners based on caste and religion and stop assigning...01 Mar, 2024, 12.12 AM IST
- Do away with caste and regional discrimination for nation's progress, says Adityanath; hails UP's anti-conversion lawThe UP CM was speaking at the 'Banjara Kumbh 2023' event in Jamner in Jalgaon district, some 415 kilometres from here. A large number of le...30 Jan, 2023, 09.50 PM IST
- Delhi riots: Ishrat Jahan alleges in court beating, harassment by jail inmatesThe court sought a detailed report from the prison authorities on Wednesday on the steps that have been taken to address the issue and to a...22 Dec, 2020, 04.14 PM IST
- No discrimination against anyone on the basis of religion: GovernmentChaudhary said till Dec 2013, the total number of convicted prisoners were 1,29,608 and there were 2,78,503 undertrial prisoners in various...02 Dec, 2014, 02.35 PM IST
- Telangana jailers allegedly harass Samaikhyandhra undertrialsOne of the undertrial alleged that jail authorities did not refer one of his fellow jail inmates suffering from high fever to doctors.14 Aug, 2013, 11.52 PM IST
- IPL spot fixing: Court rejects plea for seperate cell in TiharA plea for a seperate cell in Tihar jail on the grounds of being "well educated" and belonging to a "respected family" has been rejected by...24 May, 2013, 07.07 PM IST
- Over crowding in Tihar; HC issues notice to Centre, city govtThe Delhi HC issued notices to the Centre and the city government on a PIL on over-crowding in high-security Tihar Jail and seeking formula...01 Jun, 2011, 09.18 PM IST
- Prez poll: Tainted MPs could lose voteThe Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a PIL seeking direction to the Election Commission to bar jailed MPs and MLAs from casting votes i...18 Jul, 2007, 05.09 AM IST
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