Over one million people gathered at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan to protest the Waqf Act 2025, which critics say increases state control over religious endowments. Organised by Imarat-e-Shariah, the protest saw participation from religious leaders and opposition politicians, who raised constitutional concerns and warned of political repercussions in upcoming elections.
At a Jadavpur University lecture, U.S. historian Elisabeth Armstrong traced Trump-era authoritarianism to Cold War repression and corporate power. She emphasized how fear politics and economic precarity threaten American democracy, and called for renewed grassroots organizing, solidarity, and street-level resistance to confront today’s crises and reclaim democratic spaces.
Dozens of Bengali Muslim families in Kolkata’s Rajabazar were evicted without notice, leaving them homeless. Despite decades of residence and valid documents, police demolished their huts. With no response from local leaders or rehabilitation offered, the families have appealed to the State Minorities Commission for urgent humanitarian intervention.
Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar’s sarcastic remark, suggesting Himachal CM’s resignation after the Pahalgam terror attack, was widely misunderstood. BJP called it vulgar, prompting Kumar to clarify his intent and highlight the Centre’s lack of accountability. The controversy reignited political debate, with JMM demanding resignations and holding protests against the Modi government
Giridih: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren called upon the people to be ready to fight against the Centre’s stepmotherly treatment to claim their rights.
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Aliah University’s inaugural National Conference on Emerging Trends in Biological Research gathered over 70 participants from across India. The event featured keynote speakers and emphasized the importance of academic networking, cutting-edge research, and collaboration in advancing biological sciences, inspiring the next generation of researchers to aim for global recognition