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TopicPathalgarhi movement

Topic: Pathalgarhi movement

What was Pathalgadi movement, and why Hemant Soren govt withdrew cases related to it

Jharkhand's tribal population launched Pathalgadi movement to oppose BJP govt’s proposed amendments to two key Acts related to their land.

Pathalgarhi: A Jharkhand tribal stir that seeks autonomy for gram sabhas under Indian law

Pathalgarhi supporters say nobody linked to their movement had any role in the gang rape of 5 NGO workers as claimed by police.

Naxals, remote jungle, wild allegations: The murky stories linked to Jharkhand ‘gang rape’

Police suspect Pathalgarhi movement supporters, said to be linked to Naxals. Activists say police cooking up theory to malign movement for autonomy.

On Camera

Mumbai woman who shouted at minister spoke for many Indians, exposed BJP’s protest politics

Had it been a poor woman shouting at Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over the roadblock, the police would likely have arrested her, raided her home, and terrorised her family members.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.