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Police shoot dead a Muslim man in custody

sabrangindia - September 21, 2023

Accused of theft, 25 year old Shehbaz was shot as he allegedly tried to escape the police vehicle after the vehicle stopped to let some cattle pass

Rule of Law

Bhima Koregaon Case: Mahesh Raut, youngest accused, granted bail by the Bombay HC!

sabrangindia - September 21, 2023

After 5 years of incarceration, court grants bail as Section 16, 17, 18 of UAPA not made out, order stayed for one week as NIA seeks time to file appeal with the Supreme Court

Communalism

Rishikesh’s Troubling Interfaith Clash: Mazars Targeted, Constitutional Harmony Under Threat

Hasi Jain - September 21, 2023

Interfaith tensions escalate as mazars are vandalized in Rishikesh, highlighting the urgency of preserving unity and diversity.

Hate Speech

Meta Facebook releases second human rights report, activists say no concrete plan to tackle issues in India

sabrangindia - September 21, 2023

The report was criticised by Access Now as failing to "show any meaningful or verifiable progress" on Metaʼs human rights harms in India or any clear proposals to prepare for the 2024 general elections.

Environment

Narmada floods: Why no output at 1200 MW dam power house for 10 days? asks SANDRP

Counterview Desk - September 21, 2023

Continuing its analysis* of unprecedented floods of the Narmada river both upstream and downstream of the Sardar Sarovar dam, the advocacy group South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People (SANDRP) has said that the “avoidable” disaster, caused by “unaccountable” Sardar Sarovar operators could have been minimised if the River Bed Power House at the dam site had continued its operations by releasing 1200 cumecs or, 42000 cusecs of water over ten days.

Gender and Sexuality

Women’s Bill Throws Dust in the Eyes – Brinda Karat

newsclick team - September 21, 2023

Indian women and women's organisations have waged a long struggle over the demand for women's reservation in Parliament and state legislatures.

Media

The Crisis of Television News and Ravish Kumar

Arvind Das - September 20, 2023

For a complete picture, it’s also necessary to also question the nexus of capitalism and the media.

Culture

Once Upon an India — reminiscence at Ganesh Chaturthi

Asma - September 18, 2023

…and then in the middle of the school year, just like that, it would be time for the festival of the Elephant-headed God!

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