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‘Nyay to create wealth, provide welfare’

As for scrapping the sedition law, it is part of our freedom agenda, says Rajeev Gowda.

08 Apr 2019 12:27 AM

AFSPA lifted in parts of Arunanchal Pradesh after decades

The controversial law, which gives sweeping powers to the security forces, will, however, still be in force in the areas bordering Myanmar.

03 Apr 2019 1:47 AM

BJP lashes out: ‘It’s a charter to weaken India’

Jaitley said the Congress’ much-hyped Nyay scheme was a “bluff” as the party itself had no clarity on how it would be implemented.

03 Apr 2019 1:44 AM

Congress focuses on poor, farmers, jobs, sedition law in manifesto

The Congress would also request state governments to fill nearly 20 lakh vacancies in their departments.

03 Apr 2019 1:44 AM

2019 LS polls: CPM promises right to jobs, end to sedition law

The manifesto also promises a law against lynching and immediate banning of private armies and vigilante groups.

29 Mar 2019 1:25 AM

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Entire Nagaland declared 'disturbed' for 6 more months under AFSPA

A home ministry official said decision has been taken as killings, loot and extortion have been going on in various parts of the state.

31 Dec 2018 5:03 PM

MHA extends AFSPA in Arunachal Pradesh

The decision was taken following a review of the law and order situation in the three districts and eight police station areas.

04 Oct 2018 5:23 AM

The time has come to junk the IAS

The IAS founded in 1858 as the Indian Imperial Service has remained largely unchanged in its disposition.

30 Sep 2018 5:16 AM

No grudge against officers approaching SC on AFSPA: Sitharaman

Defence Minister said officers have chosen to go to court as there is a 'certain sense of worry' in their minds which she can understand.

16 Sep 2018 4:28 PM

Army mulls new strategy to fight N-E insurgents

An estimated 10 major militant groups are said to be active in the Manipur and adjoining areas.

10 Sep 2018 1:00 AM

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Afspa SC plea: Symptomatic of a deeper problem

The military like any other institution is not perfect and is susceptible to odd operational mistakes.

03 Sep 2018 12:10 AM

SC to hear Armymen’s pleas over ‘persecution’ on Sept 4

The petition said guidelines are necessary for protecting the sovereignty, integrity and dignity of the country .

21 Aug 2018 1:13 AM

SC to hear plea of Army men challenging prosecution in AFSPA areas on Sep 4

Meanwhile, the bench said that two separate petitions related to Manipur fake encounter cases will be heard on September 4.

20 Aug 2018 2:08 PM

350 Armymen appeal to Supreme Court against dilution of Afspa

Admitting the petition, a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice A.M. Khanwilkar agreed to hear the matter next Monday.

15 Aug 2018 2:02 AM

Soldiers prosecuted for performing duties in AFSPA areas: Army personnel tell SC

SC agreed to hear on Aug 20 plea filed by over 300 soldiers challenging FIRs against them for operations in AFSPA areas.

14 Aug 2018 1:22 PM

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AFSPA will be eased in more areas, says Kiren Rijiju

The minister claimed the Centre was extremely sensitive to the demands of the Nagas and other groups in the Northeast.

07 May 2018 12:38 AM

Playing politics over security?

The AFSPA now needs to be removed or at least relaxed in Kashmir.

26 Apr 2018 2:30 AM

AFSPA still needed in J&K

The Army would do well not to misuse its power to search, arrest or shoot.

25 Apr 2018 12:15 AM

Afspa lifted from Meghalaya, many parts of Arunachal

Across the Northeast, there has been a huge reduction of 96 per cent in casualties among the security forces from 289 in 1997 to 12 in 2017.

24 Apr 2018 1:49 AM

CPI(M) pushes for repeal of 'draconian' laws in J&K, peace talks with Pak

The party also expressed serious concern over the attacks on Kashmiri students, businessmen and others outside J&K.

20 Mar 2018 9:11 PM

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