Shorbori Purkayastha

Farmers across India are out in the streets protesting in the middle of this pandemic.

Why Are Farmers Protesting Despite Govt’s Reassurances on MSP?

What Made the 2020 Monsoon Session of Parliament So Controversial?

With more than 25 legislators testing positive for coronavirus including Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, after some deliberations, the Monsoon Session of Parliament came to a premature end on 23 September.

The Alleged Role of 3 WhatsApp Groups in Delhi Riots ‘Conspiracy’

Over the past few months, the “conspiracy” alleged by the police has formed the core of its investigation into the Delhi riots.

Sudarshan News Case: Need Self-Regulations Over Blanket Bans?

The Supreme Court had restrained Sudarshan TV from telecasting its show “Bindas Bol”, on 15 September.

Did the Farm Bills Passage in RS Bypass Parliamentary Rules?

Eight opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha, including the Trinamool Congress’ Derek O’Brien, and AAP’s Sanjay Singh and others were suspended for a week for “unruly behaviour” one day after the passage of two controversial agricultural bills.

Where Were You, When the Batla House Encounter Happened in 2008?

It’s been 12 years since the Batla House encounter, but many questions still remain unanswered.

The Lok Sabha recently passed three agriculture bills, despite protests against it by farmers in Haryana and Punjab.

The 3 Agriculture Bills That Triggered Akali Dal & Farmer Protests

Prolonged Shutdown of Schools Affecting Students’ Health as Well?

Should India Reopen Schools or Provide Equitable Education First?

The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday, 14 September issued a notification to set up a Special Security Force, which will be empowered to conduct searches and arrest people without any warrants.  

Can UP Special Security Force Legislated by Yogi Govt be Misused?

How Umar Khalid Has Been Projected as Riot ‘Mastermind’ in Charges

Any Sign of Headway Yet in Indo-China’s 5-Point Consensus on LAC?

Farmers across India are out in the streets protesting in the middle of this pandemic.

Why Are Farmers Protesting Despite Govt’s Reassurances on MSP?

What Made the 2020 Monsoon Session of Parliament So Controversial?

With more than 25 legislators testing positive for coronavirus including Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, after some deliberations, the Monsoon Session of Parliament came to a premature end on 23 September.

The Alleged Role of 3 WhatsApp Groups in Delhi Riots ‘Conspiracy’

Over the past few months, the “conspiracy” alleged by the police has formed the core of its investigation into the Delhi riots.
The Supreme Court had restrained Sudarshan TV from telecasting its show “Bindas Bol”, on 15 September.

Sudarshan News Case: Need Self-Regulations Over Blanket Bans?

Did the Farm Bills Passage in RS Bypass Parliamentary Rules?

Eight opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha, including the Trinamool Congress’ Derek O’Brien, and AAP’s Sanjay Singh and others were suspended for a week for “unruly behaviour” one day after the passage of two controversial agricultural bills.

Where Were You, When the Batla House Encounter Happened in 2008?

It’s been 12 years since the Batla House encounter, but many questions still remain unanswered.
The Lok Sabha recently passed three agriculture bills, despite protests against it by farmers in Haryana and Punjab.

The 3 Agriculture Bills That Triggered Akali Dal & Farmer Protests

Prolonged Shutdown of Schools Affecting Students’ Health as Well?

If the shutting down of schools affected the accessibility of education, it also affected physical and mental health of students from across various communities.

Should India Reopen Schools or Provide Equitable Education First?

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced a partial re-opening of schools from 21 September for students between classes 9 and 12.
The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday, 14 September issued a notification to set up a Special Security Force, which will be empowered to conduct searches and arrest people without any warrants.  

Can UP Special Security Force Legislated by Yogi Govt be Misused?

How Umar Khalid Has Been Projected as Riot ‘Mastermind’ in Charges

After interrogating former JNU student and United Against Hate member Umar Khalid for eleven hours on 13 September, the Delhi Police arrested him under UAPA charges post-midnight, for his alleged role in the Northeast Delhi riots of February 2020.

Any Sign of Headway Yet in Indo-China’s 5-Point Consensus on LAC?

As fresh India-China tensions flare up at the border, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi agreed that the current situation in Ladakh is not in the interest of either side.