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NHRC for remedial steps for tribal settlers’ plight in Odisha villages

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the administration of Odisha’s Keonjhar district to ensure the needful action and submit the action taken report within four weeks on the denial of basic amenities and houses under government-sponsored schemes to the tribal settlers in two villages of the mineral-rich region.

SC denies bail to former PFI chairman Abubacker in UAPA case

The Supreme Court on Friday denied bail to E Abubacker - former chairman of banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) – who is incarcerated under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and had sought his release on medical grounds.