Assam: Fresh violence erupts in Karbi Anglong amid protests seeking eviction of Hindi speakers
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Assam: Two killed in West Karbi Anglong amid protests seeking eviction of Hindi speakers
The police said that 38 of its personnel were injured in clashes that erupted between Karbis and non-Karbis on Tuesday.
Renowned Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla dies at 88
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Renowned Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla dies at 88
The writer had been conferred the 59th Jnanpith Award earlier this year for his contribution to Hindi literature.
US immigration curbs will worsen healthcare staff crunch
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US immigration curbs will worsen healthcare staff crunch
Immigrants make up about 18% of the health care workforce, and they’re even more concentrated in critical roles.
Why a nativist group is targeting Muslims in Arunachal Pradesh
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Why a nativist group is targeting Muslims in Arunachal Pradesh
The group is tapping into local anxiety about migrants. Its campaign has led to the sealing of two mosques.
View from Bangladesh: Minority protection has been a signal failure of this interim government
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View from Bangladesh: Minority protection has been a signal failure of this interim government
It has been unable or disinclined to stand up to preachers of hatred and intolerance.
Conversation: Historians Romila Thapar and Namit Arora discuss India’s proudly plural past
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Conversation: Historians Romila Thapar and Namit Arora discuss India’s proudly plural past
An excerpt from ‘Speaking of History: Conversations about India’s Past and Present,’ by Romila Thapar and Namit Arora.
US changes H-1B visa process, replaces lottery system with wage and skill-based selection
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US changes H-1B visa process, replaces lottery system with wage and skill-based selection
The new rules will take effect in February and will be applicable for the financial year 2026-’27 registration period.
‘Undermines constitutional freedom’: Catholic body condemns attacks on Christians ahead of Christmas
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‘Undermines constitutional freedom’: Catholic body condemns attacks on Christians ahead of Christmas
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India urged Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure protection for the community so that they can celebrate the festival safely.
The end of MGNREGA is the undoing of a social revolution in rural India
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The end of MGNREGA is the undoing of a social revolution in rural India
The scheme offered livelihood and put money in the hands of marginalised caste groups and women, weakening older forms of power and dependence.
Backstory: The young woman who gave me hope on a bleak assignment
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Backstory: The young woman who gave me hope on a bleak assignment
At a prosthetic limb centre, surrounded by stories of pain, she spoke cheerfully of living with her disability.
How Odissi became popular in Japan
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How Odissi became popular in Japan
In the 1980s, a moment of cultural openness allowed Kumkum Lal and Kelucharan Mohapatra to plant the seeds of Odissi far from home.
Over 14,800 instances of free speech violations, 117 arrests, 8 journalists killed in 2025: Study
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Over 14,800 instances of free speech violations, 117 arrests, 8 journalists killed in 2025: Study
The report by the Free Speech Collective recorded instances of censorship, court gag orders, restrictions affecting academic autonomy in the past year.
Voter list revision: 95 lakh names deleted from draft rolls of Andamans, Chhattisgarh, MP, Kerala
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Voter list revision: 95 lakh names deleted from draft rolls of Andamans, Chhattisgarh, MP, Kerala
Overall, 3.6 crore electors in 11 states and Union Territories have been deleted from the draft voter lists so far.
China wants to capitalise on decreased LAC tensions to prevent deepening of US-India ties: Pentagon
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China wants to capitalise on decreased LAC tensions to prevent deepening of US-India ties: Pentagon
In an annual report, the United States Department of War said that New Delhi ‘probably remains sceptical’ of Beijing’s ‘actions and motives’.
Uddhav Sena, Raj Thackeray’s MNS announce alliance for municipal polls
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Uddhav Sena, Raj Thackeray’s MNS announce alliance for municipal polls
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader said they had formed an alliance because Maharashtra is ‘bigger than any feud’.
In a new book, a pet parent writes about experiencing fall for the first time with his puppy, Winter
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In a new book, a pet parent writes about experiencing fall for the first time with his puppy, Winter
An excerpt from ‘Thinking of Winter’, by Shantanu Naidu. Illustrated by Sumouli Dutta.
Jamia Millia suspends professor for exam question about ‘atrocities against Muslim minorities’
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Jamia Millia suspends professor after question about ‘atrocities against Muslim minorities’ in exam
A student group in the university demanded that the order be revoked, saying that the academic had ‘raised critical questions’.
Congress asks Centre why it is pushing ‘fatally flawed’ redefinition of Aravallis
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Congress asks Centre why it is pushing ‘fatally flawed’ redefinition of Aravallis
The Opposition party accused the environment ministry of ‘being economical with the truth’ on the subject and misleading the public.
Vinod Kumar Shukla (1937-2025): Five excerpts from his fiction (and two poems) in translation
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Vinod Kumar Shukla (1937-2025): Five excerpts from his fiction (and two poems) in translation
The acclaimed Hindi writer and poet died on December 23, 2025, at the age of 88 in Raipur.
Meta restricts access to two AI-generated videos by Congress depicting PM Modi
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Two AI videos by Congress showing PM Modi with Gautam Adani restricted by Meta
The company said the videos did not violate its community standards, but it would risk losing safe harbour protections if it failed to comply with the notices.