UP Govt Ordered to Compensate for Illegal Home Demolitions
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UP Govt Ordered to Compensate for Illegal Home Demolitions

The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government and the Prayagraj Development Authority to pay 1 million (10 lakh) rupees in compensation to six individuals whose homes were unlawfully demolished in 2021. The court condemned the demolitions as a violation of constitutional rights and ordered the payment to be made within six weeks.

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Telangana Police Lathi-Charges Protesting Students, Arrests Journalist
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Telangana Police Lathi-Charges Protesting Students, Arrests Journalist

The Congress party-led Telangana government is facing backlash after police used force against protesting students at the University of Hyderabad and detained a journalist covering the demonstrations. The protests erupted over the state government’s decision to auction 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli, which students and activists claim is vital for biodiversity and ecological balance.

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