'Chant Jai Hind 3 Times': Assam Court Grants Bail to Man Held over Online Post
An Assam court has granted bail to Arif Rahman, a local from Gauripur in Dhubri district, who was arrested in May 2025 as part of a state-wide crackdown on alleged “anti-national” social media activity. However, the conditions of the bail are grabbing headlines in Assam — chant ‘Jai Hind’ thrice daily and post it online. Meanwhile, Anoushka Rajesh reports how climate chaos is putting India’s grape harvest at serious risk, with farmers in the wine capital staring at steep yield drops. Sayantan Ghosh unpacks the BJP’s new approach in Bengal and what it means for the Bhadralok vote. All this and more in today's newsletter!
Climate Change
‘Harvest Won’t Survive’: Climate Chaos Threatens Grapes in India’s Wine Capital
Politics
'Chant Jai Hind 3 Times': Assam Court Grants Bail to Man Held over Online Post
Perspectives
Shamik Bhattacharya: Can Bengal's New BJP Chief Breach the 'Bhadralok' Bubble?
China Wants to Choose the Next Dalai Lama. Why India Must Take a Stand
Explained
When Stamp isn't Enough: Why A Registered Sale Deed Can Still Leave You Homeless
The Silent Emergency: How Gaps in Healthcare System are Making Indians Poorer
Sports
India vs England Test Series — The Kids Are Alright
Fact-Check
Old Video Falsely Shared as One of Bhim Army Supporters Punished in Prayagraj
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