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Topic: PSA

What’s going on in Kathmandu is anarchy, not a revolution

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

J&K’s lone AAP MLA Mehraj Malik booked under PSA. ‘Jail can’t intimidate soldier of AAP,’ says Kejriwal

The AAP's J&K president was taken into preventive custody after videos circulating on social media purportedly showed him verbally abusing the Doda DM.

Public Safety Act cases surge again post Pahalgam, 23 held in Valley based on ‘credible intel’

Detentions are part of a larger crackdown in Valley after Pahalgam terror attack as intel inputs suggest sleeper cells of various terror outfits have been reactivated.

From ‘stooge’ cry to Har Ghar Tiranga advocate — IAS officer Shah Faesal reinstated by Modi govt

Faesal had resigned as an IAS officer in January 2019 to protest against ‘marginalisation of Indian Muslims’. He then started his own party, only to leave politics in August 2020.

Jails full, J&K Police struggle to execute arrest warrants under draconian PSA

Over 500 people being held under PSA in J&K, of which 150 were arrested in March-April alone. PSA allows detention without trial for up to 2 years — subject to a review every 6 months

For how long will Mehbooba Mufti be detained under PSA, Supreme Court asks J&K

Supreme Court was hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti, challenging her mother’s detention under the Public Safety Act.

Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter seeks SC permission for her mother to conduct political activity

Iltija Mufti sought amendments to the habeas corpus plea she filed in the SC in February challenging her mother’s detention under the stringent Public Safety Act.

Modi govt accepts SC suggestion to release PSA detainee J&K bar chief Qayoom a few days early

Mian Abdul Qayoom was detained on the night of 4 August 2019, just before Modi govt scrapped the special status of J&K under Article 370 of the Constitution.

Consider releasing J&K bar chief if he agrees not to visit Kashmir, SC tells Modi govt

Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said there was nothing wrong if a person is committed to an ideology and asked the central government to consider releasing Mian Abdul Qayoom.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.