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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicUnlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

Topic: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

2023 Parliament security breach case: Police file chargesheet against ‘kingpin’ Manoranjan, 5 others

The 6 were arrested under UAPA. In the nearly 1,000-page chargesheet filed, Special Cell of Delhi police accuses Manoranjan D of planning the breach over 2-3 yrs, it is learnt.

Delhi HC directs trial court to decide on Sharjeel Imam’s bail in sedition case by next month

The student activist has sought bail under 436A of the CrPC stating that he has already spent 4 years in custody, which is more than half of the maximum sentence.

Amit Shah assures law will not be ‘misused’ as Lok Sabha passes anti-terror bill

Home Minister Amit Shah defended amendments to the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) saying it will only be used to keep law enforcement a step ahead of terrorists.

India has two legal systems to use when needed: Democratic and dictatorial

Bhima-Koregaon arrests show how Indian Constitution 'guarantees' rights and liberties but also snatches them away.

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India talked big on Russia-Ukraine mediation. Alaska meet offers a window

Europe and Ukraine’s agencies are crucial. Steering the Alaska talks bilaterally between the US and Russia will foil the outcomes before they even start taking effect.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.