July 17, 2026
UK: England universities face up to £500,000 or 2% income fines for free speech failures under new system | World News

UK: England universities face up to £500,000 or 2% income fines for free speech failures under new system | World News

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England universities will face fines up to £500,000 or 2% income for free speech failures under new system. England’s universities will face stricter scrutiny over free speech under a new complaints system that allows staff to take concerns directly to the Office for Students (OfS), with heavy financial penalties if they fail to protect free…

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Harriet Tubman Quotes: Quote of the day for kids by Harriet Tubman: “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within…”

Harriet Tubman Quotes: Quote of the day for kids by Harriet Tubman: “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within…”

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Harriet Tubman was one of the bravest and most inspiring figures in American history. Born into slavery in the early 1820s, she escaped from slavery and later helped many other enslaved people find freedom through the Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman was known for her courage, determination, and strong belief in justice and equality. Despite facing…

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Keith Urban not happy with Nicole Kidman’s possible new love life – Report

Keith Urban not happy with Nicole Kidman’s possible new love life – Report

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In a fresh twist on their post-split narrative, country artist Keith Urban is said to be livid about rumors connecting his former partner, Nicole Kidman, with entrepreneur Paul Salem. While insiders claim Kidman is prioritizing her family and upcoming projects over romance, Urban is reportedly grappling with the timing, feeling that he’s still reeling from…

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NEW DELHI: Expressing serious concern over the functioning of tribunals, Supreme Court on Monday said little accountability was fastened on chairpersons and members of such bodies as they continued even when they were not good enough to write judgments or decide cases expeditiously.”They cannot be put under the control of the govt. They are not under judicial control. So, whom are they accountable to? There are administrative members who do not write a single judgment. This is very concerning,” a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said while deliberating on petitions challenging various provisions of Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021.Attorney general R Venkataramani said the govt was in the process of finalising certain amendments to the 2021 law, which was challenged by various bar associations on grounds that these breached the SC judgment prescribing five-year tenure and other service conditions, including allowing administrative members to head tribunals.The AG said the changes would be formalised in six months and till then, those working in tribunals would not have to demit office even after completion of their four-year tenure. There would thus be no problem of vacancies disrupting the working of the tribunals, he added.Addressing senior advocate Sanjay Jain’s concerns, the CJI said, “Immediate concern is, what should be the mechanism to make the members accountable? The law can be tested later. What should be done to ensure that administrative members contribute to the adjudicatory process. If they are incapable, they have no right to continue.”Allowing the govt to formalise the changes it is contemplating in the working of tribunals, the bench asked the petitioner bar associations to submit suggestions for fastening accountability on tribunal members. The bench agreed with Venkataramani, who said the case could be heard again in May by which time the govt would have made substantial progress in formulating the changes.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’One Phone Call From PM Modi Can End This Issue’: UAE Envoy On Iran-Israel-US WarIndia’s Top Military Commander Says AI Will Decide Future Wars, Admit India Is Taking Baby StepsIran Defies Trump, Chooses Khamenei’s Son As Supreme Leader; U.S Bombs Iran School, Shows New VideoIs India’s Internet Connectivity At Risk With War Threatening Undersea Cables At Strait Of Hormuz?Crude Oil Rally Near 120 Dollars, Raises Big Question If India Can Survive Crisis With Russian OilUS-Iran War Triggers Massive Selloff On Dalal Street, Investors Lose Rs 12 Lakh Crore In Single DayBengal’s Tribal and SC/ST Votes In Spotlight as BJP Ramps Up Outreach Amid President Protocol RowJaishankar Statement On Iran War Sparks Walkout As Opposition Demands Full Debate, BJP Hits BackLok Sabha Arithmetic Takes Center Stage As Opposition Moves No-Confidence Motion On Speaker Om Birla”Never Seen Such Irresponsible Oppn…” Rijiju Hits Out At Oppn Over Uproar In Parliament123PhotostoriesGaurav Khanna opens up about his possible return to Anupamaa and addresses questions about his Bigg Boss 19 prize money and car; says, “I’m yet to receive them”How to classic Paneer Kofta Curry for lunch at homeFrom blood diamonds to lab-grown gold: Is the jewellery industry finally evolving?8 traditional ways to enjoy Parwal or Pointed Gourd during summer seasonIndian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah house in Ahmedabad: Spacious living, elegant interiors, serene bedroom and modern gymFrom Sanjana Ganesan to Mahieka Sharma: Meet the wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of 2026 T20 World Cup-winning cricketersFrequent calf cramps while walking: Doctors explain when it may signal circulation problems, not dehydrationSingapore’s costliest real estate streets for wealthy buyers and investors in 2026A bridge for giants: Elephants use Bengaluru’s first wildlife overpassInside Jasprit Bumrah’s Car Collection: 5 luxury cars he owns123Hot PicksIran war newsStock Market todayMojtaba KhameneiPakistan Oil Price TodayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingHardik PandyaUS Stock Market todayUS Strike on Iran OilBengal assembly electionsBalendra ShahPakistan Fuel shortageRestaurants IT RaidDelhi Uttam Nagar murderGold Price TodayLPG cooking gas

NEW DELHI: Expressing serious concern over the functioning of tribunals, Supreme Court on Monday said little accountability was fastened on chairpersons and members of such bodies as they continued even when they were not good enough to write judgments or decide cases expeditiously.”They cannot be put under the control of the govt. They are not under judicial control. So, whom are they accountable to? There are administrative members who do not write a single judgment. This is very concerning,” a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said while deliberating on petitions challenging various provisions of Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021.Attorney general R Venkataramani said the govt was in the process of finalising certain amendments to the 2021 law, which was challenged by various bar associations on grounds that these breached the SC judgment prescribing five-year tenure and other service conditions, including allowing administrative members to head tribunals.The AG said the changes would be formalised in six months and till then, those working in tribunals would not have to demit office even after completion of their four-year tenure. There would thus be no problem of vacancies disrupting the working of the tribunals, he added.Addressing senior advocate Sanjay Jain’s concerns, the CJI said, “Immediate concern is, what should be the mechanism to make the members accountable? The law can be tested later. What should be done to ensure that administrative members contribute to the adjudicatory process. If they are incapable, they have no right to continue.”Allowing the govt to formalise the changes it is contemplating in the working of tribunals, the bench asked the petitioner bar associations to submit suggestions for fastening accountability on tribunal members. The bench agreed with Venkataramani, who said the case could be heard again in May by which time the govt would have made substantial progress in formulating the changes.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’One Phone Call From PM Modi Can End This Issue’: UAE Envoy On Iran-Israel-US WarIndia’s Top Military Commander Says AI Will Decide Future Wars, Admit India Is Taking Baby StepsIran Defies Trump, Chooses Khamenei’s Son As Supreme Leader; U.S Bombs Iran School, Shows New VideoIs India’s Internet Connectivity At Risk With War Threatening Undersea Cables At Strait Of Hormuz?Crude Oil Rally Near 120 Dollars, Raises Big Question If India Can Survive Crisis With Russian OilUS-Iran War Triggers Massive Selloff On Dalal Street, Investors Lose Rs 12 Lakh Crore In Single DayBengal’s Tribal and SC/ST Votes In Spotlight as BJP Ramps Up Outreach Amid President Protocol RowJaishankar Statement On Iran War Sparks Walkout As Opposition Demands Full Debate, BJP Hits BackLok Sabha Arithmetic Takes Center Stage As Opposition Moves No-Confidence Motion On Speaker Om Birla”Never Seen Such Irresponsible Oppn…” Rijiju Hits Out At Oppn Over Uproar In Parliament123PhotostoriesGaurav Khanna opens up about his possible return to Anupamaa and addresses questions about his Bigg Boss 19 prize money and car; says, “I’m yet to receive them”How to classic Paneer Kofta Curry for lunch at homeFrom blood diamonds to lab-grown gold: Is the jewellery industry finally evolving?8 traditional ways to enjoy Parwal or Pointed Gourd during summer seasonIndian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah house in Ahmedabad: Spacious living, elegant interiors, serene bedroom and modern gymFrom Sanjana Ganesan to Mahieka Sharma: Meet the wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of 2026 T20 World Cup-winning cricketersFrequent calf cramps while walking: Doctors explain when it may signal circulation problems, not dehydrationSingapore’s costliest real estate streets for wealthy buyers and investors in 2026A bridge for giants: Elephants use Bengaluru’s first wildlife overpassInside Jasprit Bumrah’s Car Collection: 5 luxury cars he owns123Hot PicksIran war newsStock Market todayMojtaba KhameneiPakistan Oil Price TodayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingHardik PandyaUS Stock Market todayUS Strike on Iran OilBengal assembly electionsBalendra ShahPakistan Fuel shortageRestaurants IT RaidDelhi Uttam Nagar murderGold Price TodayLPG cooking gas

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NEW DELHI: Expressing serious concern over the functioning of tribunals, Supreme Court on Monday said little accountability was fastened on chairpersons and members of such bodies as they continued even when they were not good enough to write judgments or decide cases expeditiously.“They cannot be put under the control of the govt. They are not…

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FIR against army commanding officer, 40 soldiers for ‘assaulting’ cops at J-K’s Kishtwar police station

FIR against army commanding officer, 40 soldiers for ‘assaulting’ cops at J-K’s Kishtwar police station

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Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case against several Army personnel, including a commanding officer, for allegedly storming a police station in Kishtwar JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered an FIR against several army personnel, including a commanding officer of the 17 Rashtriya Rifles, for allegedly entering a police station in Kishtwar district,…

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Social welfare dept is probing her confinement ‘as case of potential criminal negligence, unlawful detention’, Bastar collector said RAIPUR: A bizarre case of a foster family allegedly trying to “protect” a young woman from a suspected molester by locking her in a room since she was eight has come to light in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar after officials reached their home to rescue her from what had been her prison for two decades.The orphaned girl, now in her 20s, barely responds when her name is called, has severely impaired eyesight, and appears traumatised after years without exposure to sunlight, open air or social contact, said Sister Clarelit of Gharaunda Ashram at Korchuli near Jagdalpur.Bastar collector Harish S told TOI the social welfare dept is probing her forced confinement “as a case of potential criminal negligence, unlawful detention, and violation of human rights”.“Officials are questioning her family members and probing the circumstances that led to such prolonged confinement… We will initiate action once the report is filed,” he said.Sources in the department quoted the woman’s foster family as saying they feared she would be sexually assaulted by an unidentified young man in the neighbourhood who had allegedly been after her. They claimed he was a habitual offender who would have targeted her if he saw her outside.Medical findings indicate slim chances of her regaining full eyesight. “Good news is she is slowly learning to respond, & walk with support,” Sister Clarelit said.About the AuthorRashmi DroliaRashmi is a Special Correspondent with The Times of India in Chhattisgarh. She covers Politics, Left Wing Extremism, Crime and Human Rights among other areas of news value.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Never Going With RJD Again” Nitish Kumar’s Sharp Swipe At RJD Bloc In AssemblyPM Modi Welcomes President Putin With Warm Hug Ahead Of India-Russia SummitHugs, Handshakes & High Diplomacy: Modi-Putin Bond Defines India-Russia SummitShashi Tharoor Says Strengthening Russia Ties Won’t Affect Relations With US, China‘Light Of My Life’ Swaraj Kaushal Passes Away At 73; Daughter Bansuri Pays Heartfelt TributePM Modi Breaks Protocol, Receives Vladimir Putin With A Hug, Shares Car In Big India-Russia MomentPutin Visit To Boost India-Russia Trade To New Highs, Says WTC ChairmanPiyush Goyal Hails Russia As India’s Trusted Friend, Urges Removal Of Trade BarriersIndia And Russia Boost Military Ties As Rajnath Singh Highlights Strategic Tech PartnershipAfghanistan FM Muttaqi Defends India Ties, Slams Pakistan Over Deoband Row And Shifting Accusations123PhotostoriesNutrition fact of the day: How much protein do I need to consume in a day?6 types of winter Halwas from the bylanes of Purani DilliWhat Déjà Vu really means in spirituality; some interpretations will leave you shocked5 workouts proven to boost heart health and longevityNature’s rainbow feathered wonders: 5 colourful birds that paint the sky as they fly5 love quotes from Jane Austen that feel like a warm hug on a winter evening5 foods you should not cook in an iron kadhaiThe Spiritual Meaning of Angel Numbers You Keep SeeingRekha and Kajol to Aishwarya Rai: When Bollywood magazine covers went too far, and made historyCould it be cholesterol? When walking feels harder than it should123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingStephen Curry WifeNBA Trade RumorsNHL Match TodayMike TysonNHL Trade RumorCardi BTravis KelceStephen CurryJeffery SimmonsJayden Daniels

Social welfare dept is probing her confinement ‘as case of potential criminal negligence, unlawful detention’, Bastar collector said RAIPUR: A bizarre case of a foster family allegedly trying to “protect” a young woman from a suspected molester by locking her in a room since she was eight has come to light in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar after officials reached their home to rescue her from what had been her prison for two decades.The orphaned girl, now in her 20s, barely responds when her name is called, has severely impaired eyesight, and appears traumatised after years without exposure to sunlight, open air or social contact, said Sister Clarelit of Gharaunda Ashram at Korchuli near Jagdalpur.Bastar collector Harish S told TOI the social welfare dept is probing her forced confinement “as a case of potential criminal negligence, unlawful detention, and violation of human rights”.“Officials are questioning her family members and probing the circumstances that led to such prolonged confinement… We will initiate action once the report is filed,” he said.Sources in the department quoted the woman’s foster family as saying they feared she would be sexually assaulted by an unidentified young man in the neighbourhood who had allegedly been after her. They claimed he was a habitual offender who would have targeted her if he saw her outside.Medical findings indicate slim chances of her regaining full eyesight. “Good news is she is slowly learning to respond, & walk with support,” Sister Clarelit said.About the AuthorRashmi DroliaRashmi is a Special Correspondent with The Times of India in Chhattisgarh. She covers Politics, Left Wing Extremism, Crime and Human Rights among other areas of news value.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Never Going With RJD Again” Nitish Kumar’s Sharp Swipe At RJD Bloc In AssemblyPM Modi Welcomes President Putin With Warm Hug Ahead Of India-Russia SummitHugs, Handshakes & High Diplomacy: Modi-Putin Bond Defines India-Russia SummitShashi Tharoor Says Strengthening Russia Ties Won’t Affect Relations With US, China‘Light Of My Life’ Swaraj Kaushal Passes Away At 73; Daughter Bansuri Pays Heartfelt TributePM Modi Breaks Protocol, Receives Vladimir Putin With A Hug, Shares Car In Big India-Russia MomentPutin Visit To Boost India-Russia Trade To New Highs, Says WTC ChairmanPiyush Goyal Hails Russia As India’s Trusted Friend, Urges Removal Of Trade BarriersIndia And Russia Boost Military Ties As Rajnath Singh Highlights Strategic Tech PartnershipAfghanistan FM Muttaqi Defends India Ties, Slams Pakistan Over Deoband Row And Shifting Accusations123PhotostoriesNutrition fact of the day: How much protein do I need to consume in a day?6 types of winter Halwas from the bylanes of Purani DilliWhat Déjà Vu really means in spirituality; some interpretations will leave you shocked5 workouts proven to boost heart health and longevityNature’s rainbow feathered wonders: 5 colourful birds that paint the sky as they fly5 love quotes from Jane Austen that feel like a warm hug on a winter evening5 foods you should not cook in an iron kadhaiThe Spiritual Meaning of Angel Numbers You Keep SeeingRekha and Kajol to Aishwarya Rai: When Bollywood magazine covers went too far, and made historyCould it be cholesterol? When walking feels harder than it should123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingStephen Curry WifeNBA Trade RumorsNHL Match TodayMike TysonNHL Trade RumorCardi BTravis KelceStephen CurryJeffery SimmonsJayden Daniels

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Social welfare dept is probing her confinement ‘as case of potential criminal negligence, unlawful detention’, Bastar collector said RAIPUR: A bizarre case of a foster family allegedly trying to “protect” a young woman from a suspected molester by locking her in a room since she was eight has come to light in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar after…

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A 41-year-old report by the Tribhuvan Prasad Tewary Commission, recently made public by the Assam government, reveals that successive administrations allowed the state’s “land and identity crisis” to worsen. The report, which investigated the 1983 Nellie massacre, identified illegal immigration and land disputes as key drivers of violence, not just communal clashes. The report had made recommendations on curbing illegal immigration, regulating land transfer, defining ‘Assamese’ identity and safeguarding it GUWAHATI: Successive govts in Assam allowed the state’s “land and identity crisis” to fester for four decades while they kept under wraps a report that had flagged it as a ticking time bomb that led to the 1983 Nellie massacre, among other disturbances.The Tribhuvan Prasad Tewary Commission, tasked by the then Congress govt to investigate the Jan-April 1983 cycle of violence accompanying the anti-foreigner movement of the time, made multiple recommendations on curbing illegal immigration, regulating land transfer, evicting infiltrators, defining “Assamese” identity, and safeguarding it.The first AGP ministry tabled the report in the assembly in 1987, but its contents were never revealed, much less discussed for implementation. The BJP-led govt made the report public this week, 41 years after it was signed, sealed and delivered.Contrary to decades of narratives framing the disturbances of 1983 as communal, the Tewary report notes that any such interpretation would be “a very superficial view”. It also points out that “all sections of society suffered as a result of the senseless violence” and that the victims “were not confined to one religious, ethnic or linguistic group”.”Many perceptive witnesses have gone into this historical aspect and interpreted the disturbances as clashes of economic interests. In many cases, they arose out of land disputes,” the former judge writes, describing illegal occupation of land by immigrants as “one of the greatest irritants” for the Assamese people.”Land has been the main attraction for illegal immigrants,” the report says, seeking to drive home the point that fears of the indigenous population being overrun were “not imaginary”.The report cites census figures and testimonies of responsible witnesses, including erstwhile British administrators and census commissioners “who did not suffer either from pride or prejudice, nor had any personal or group interest in the matter”.Tewary notes in the 1984 report that “ejectment of encroachment stopped in 1979”. He mentions that infiltrator detection and encroacher removal are “inseparably linked”, suggesting that both must be carried out by a multi-disciplinary task force led by magistrates and backed by armed police rather than leaving the task to junior officials.The report warns that immovable property should not be transferred into the hands of non-Assamese, recommending “reasonable restrictions” even on Indian citizens from outside the state. “While defining who is an Assamese for this purpose, a reference to the National Register of Citizens or a minimum period of domicile in Assam or/and such other conditions, as might be found reasonable, may be examined.”On immigrants, the report distinguishes between two categories – refugees fleeing persecution in erstwhile East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), and those who migrated primarily in search of land and economic opportunities.”Those who have been victims of persecution deserve all sympathy and support which has been the consistent national policy. Some of them have already been admitted as Indian citizens and granted citizenship certificates. The remaining should be deemed to be the citizens of India,” the report says.This distinction between migrants from Bangladesh is similar to what was outlined later in CAA.About the AuthorPrabin KalitaPrabin Kalita is a journalist at The Times of India and is currently the Chief of Bureau (northeast). He has been reporting in mainstream Indian national media since 2001. He has been a field journalist reporting gamut of issues from India’s northeastern region and major developments in neighbouring countries like Myanmar, China, Bhutan and Bangladesh concerning India and northeastern region. He has been covering insurgency—internal and cross-border, politics, natural calamities, environment etc. He is a post-graduate in Geological Sciences from Gauhati University.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAjeya Warrior-25 Wraps Up As India-UK Forces Boost Counter-Terror SynergyAt Least 11 Dead, 20 Injured in Head-On Collision Between Two Govt Buses in Tamil Nadu’s SivagangaUncertainty Over Pakistan’s Top Military Post Could Trigger Conflict: AnalystPak Handler Shahzad Bhatti Directed Gurdaspur Grenade Attack: Special Cell‘Stay Mentally Prepared’: Rajnath Singh’s Remark Fuels Talk Of Another Operation Sindoor‘4,000 Soldier Deaths, 20,000 Injured’: Pak FM Ishaq Dar Blames Taliban For Troop LossesAirbus A320 Glitch: Ex-IAF Pilot Shows How ELAC 2 Fails In Real-Time Flight Simulation‘Can’t Make Someone Disappear’: Shashi Tharoor Calls Out Pakistan Over Imran Khan’s Death RumoursPolitics Increasingly ‘Trumps’ Economics: EAM Jaishankar’s Veiled Swipe At US Amid Trade Tensions4 Dead, 1 Injured As Fire Engulfs Four-Storey Building In South Delhi123PhotostoriesWeekly Horoscope TOI, 1 Dec – 7 Dec 2025Priyanka Chopra’s roles that celebrate grit identity and constant reinventionPregnant Bharti Singh stuns in a gorgeous maternity photoshoot, flaunting her baby bump; see pics7 banana breakfast dishes from around the world9 traditional Kheer variants to keep you warm this winterChef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 7 common mistakes people commit while making dosa and how to rectify them5 easy and effective ways to save more time daily4 infused water remedies for everyday health issues and how to make them at homeHow this rare island reptile became the world’s biggest lizard and a powerful hunterExclusive – Diya Aur Baati Hum fame Vindhya Tiwari drops dreamy wedding photos with Ashish Lohra; says ‘Chose Nov 25 to match Lord Ram and Sita ji’s wedding day’123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteED SheeranMLB Trade RumorsStefon diggsSouth Delhi SuicideBike Driver Account Udaipur EDAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

A 41-year-old report by the Tribhuvan Prasad Tewary Commission, recently made public by the Assam government, reveals that successive administrations allowed the state’s “land and identity crisis” to worsen. The report, which investigated the 1983 Nellie massacre, identified illegal immigration and land disputes as key drivers of violence, not just communal clashes. The report had made recommendations on curbing illegal immigration, regulating land transfer, defining ‘Assamese’ identity and safeguarding it GUWAHATI: Successive govts in Assam allowed the state’s “land and identity crisis” to fester for four decades while they kept under wraps a report that had flagged it as a ticking time bomb that led to the 1983 Nellie massacre, among other disturbances.The Tribhuvan Prasad Tewary Commission, tasked by the then Congress govt to investigate the Jan-April 1983 cycle of violence accompanying the anti-foreigner movement of the time, made multiple recommendations on curbing illegal immigration, regulating land transfer, evicting infiltrators, defining “Assamese” identity, and safeguarding it.The first AGP ministry tabled the report in the assembly in 1987, but its contents were never revealed, much less discussed for implementation. The BJP-led govt made the report public this week, 41 years after it was signed, sealed and delivered.Contrary to decades of narratives framing the disturbances of 1983 as communal, the Tewary report notes that any such interpretation would be “a very superficial view”. It also points out that “all sections of society suffered as a result of the senseless violence” and that the victims “were not confined to one religious, ethnic or linguistic group”.”Many perceptive witnesses have gone into this historical aspect and interpreted the disturbances as clashes of economic interests. In many cases, they arose out of land disputes,” the former judge writes, describing illegal occupation of land by immigrants as “one of the greatest irritants” for the Assamese people.”Land has been the main attraction for illegal immigrants,” the report says, seeking to drive home the point that fears of the indigenous population being overrun were “not imaginary”.The report cites census figures and testimonies of responsible witnesses, including erstwhile British administrators and census commissioners “who did not suffer either from pride or prejudice, nor had any personal or group interest in the matter”.Tewary notes in the 1984 report that “ejectment of encroachment stopped in 1979”. He mentions that infiltrator detection and encroacher removal are “inseparably linked”, suggesting that both must be carried out by a multi-disciplinary task force led by magistrates and backed by armed police rather than leaving the task to junior officials.The report warns that immovable property should not be transferred into the hands of non-Assamese, recommending “reasonable restrictions” even on Indian citizens from outside the state. “While defining who is an Assamese for this purpose, a reference to the National Register of Citizens or a minimum period of domicile in Assam or/and such other conditions, as might be found reasonable, may be examined.”On immigrants, the report distinguishes between two categories – refugees fleeing persecution in erstwhile East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), and those who migrated primarily in search of land and economic opportunities.”Those who have been victims of persecution deserve all sympathy and support which has been the consistent national policy. Some of them have already been admitted as Indian citizens and granted citizenship certificates. The remaining should be deemed to be the citizens of India,” the report says.This distinction between migrants from Bangladesh is similar to what was outlined later in CAA.About the AuthorPrabin KalitaPrabin Kalita is a journalist at The Times of India and is currently the Chief of Bureau (northeast). He has been reporting in mainstream Indian national media since 2001. He has been a field journalist reporting gamut of issues from India’s northeastern region and major developments in neighbouring countries like Myanmar, China, Bhutan and Bangladesh concerning India and northeastern region. He has been covering insurgency—internal and cross-border, politics, natural calamities, environment etc. He is a post-graduate in Geological Sciences from Gauhati University.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAjeya Warrior-25 Wraps Up As India-UK Forces Boost Counter-Terror SynergyAt Least 11 Dead, 20 Injured in Head-On Collision Between Two Govt Buses in Tamil Nadu’s SivagangaUncertainty Over Pakistan’s Top Military Post Could Trigger Conflict: AnalystPak Handler Shahzad Bhatti Directed Gurdaspur Grenade Attack: Special Cell‘Stay Mentally Prepared’: Rajnath Singh’s Remark Fuels Talk Of Another Operation Sindoor‘4,000 Soldier Deaths, 20,000 Injured’: Pak FM Ishaq Dar Blames Taliban For Troop LossesAirbus A320 Glitch: Ex-IAF Pilot Shows How ELAC 2 Fails In Real-Time Flight Simulation‘Can’t Make Someone Disappear’: Shashi Tharoor Calls Out Pakistan Over Imran Khan’s Death RumoursPolitics Increasingly ‘Trumps’ Economics: EAM Jaishankar’s Veiled Swipe At US Amid Trade Tensions4 Dead, 1 Injured As Fire Engulfs Four-Storey Building In South Delhi123PhotostoriesWeekly Horoscope TOI, 1 Dec – 7 Dec 2025Priyanka Chopra’s roles that celebrate grit identity and constant reinventionPregnant Bharti Singh stuns in a gorgeous maternity photoshoot, flaunting her baby bump; see pics7 banana breakfast dishes from around the world9 traditional Kheer variants to keep you warm this winterChef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 7 common mistakes people commit while making dosa and how to rectify them5 easy and effective ways to save more time daily4 infused water remedies for everyday health issues and how to make them at homeHow this rare island reptile became the world’s biggest lizard and a powerful hunterExclusive – Diya Aur Baati Hum fame Vindhya Tiwari drops dreamy wedding photos with Ashish Lohra; says ‘Chose Nov 25 to match Lord Ram and Sita ji’s wedding day’123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteED SheeranMLB Trade RumorsStefon diggsSouth Delhi SuicideBike Driver Account Udaipur EDAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

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The report had made recommendations on curbing illegal immigration, regulating land transfer, defining ‘Assamese’ identity and safeguarding it GUWAHATI: Successive govts in Assam allowed the state’s “land and identity crisis” to fester for four decades while they kept under wraps a report that had flagged it as a ticking time bomb that led to the…

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4 zodiac signs that rarely fall for a lie

4 zodiac signs that rarely fall for a lie

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Of all the zodiac signs, Scorpio is best known for spotting lies. Ruled by Pluto, the planet associated with mystery, psychology, and transformation, Scorpios have a natural ability to read between the lines. With remarkable accuracy, they notice micro-expressions, changes in tone, and inconsistent behaviour. Scorpios often assess intentions, energy, and emotional undercurrents before concluding,…

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Meta’s highest paid employee Alexandr Wang ‘admits’ the company’s previous AI policy didn’t work, says other labs are seeing the…

Meta’s highest paid employee Alexandr Wang ‘admits’ the company’s previous AI policy didn’t work, says other labs are seeing the…

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Meta’s Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang has admitted that the company’s open-source AI playbook no longer fits its frontier models, with Muse Spark kept proprietary after early training flagged bio risk and other safety concerns. Wang says rival AI labs are seeing the same risks scale up. Meanwhile, Meta is testing subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook,…

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Badshah Barbie Rolex: Only 10 in the world! Badshah owns the very rare ₹9 crore Barbie Rolex |

Badshah Barbie Rolex: Only 10 in the world! Badshah owns the very rare ₹9 crore Barbie Rolex |

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Rapper-singer Badshah has acquired one of the world’s rarest Rolex watches, the ‘Barbie’ Daytona, making him the first Indian known to own this ultra-exclusive timepiece. Crafted in 18-carat yellow gold with pink sapphires, this coveted watch, with only about 10 believed to exist globally, is a significant flex for collectors. Rapper-singer Badshah has once again…

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Ivy League isn’t everything: Instagram CEO reveals the 2 qualities driving top AI talent

Ivy League isn’t everything: Instagram CEO reveals the 2 qualities driving top AI talent

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As entry-level job seekers pile on higher degrees to safeguard their careers against the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), Instagram’s chief executive and president, Adam Mosseri, offers a striking counterpoint. According to Mosseri, the most sought-after AI engineers may not require a prestigious Ivy League degree to be considered top talent. Instead, he identifies two…

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