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In Pope Francis’ death the world has lost a visionary

April 21, 2025In the death of Pope Francis, the world has lost one of the greatest personalities of modern times! We are saddened that...

Maharashtra Rises in Protest: State-wide agitation against draconian Maharashtra Public Safety Bill on April 22

Left and democratic parties, civil society groups, MVA constituents and grassroots movements unite to demand withdrawal of the MSPS Bill, warning of grave threats to constitutional freedoms and democratic dissent

Pope Francis passes away at 88

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, at 88 years, a day after making an appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday. He was recognised as a humble pontiff, a progressive Pope and a global voice for peace, and justice.

Beed to Delhi: Lawyer beaten in Maharashtra, judge threatened in Delhi—what the path for justice means for women practioners in today’s India

From a brutal assault in rural Maharashtra to death threats in a Delhi courtroom, the message is chillingly clear: women who uphold the law are not safe

Delimitation: Strengthening democracy or rigging the game?

“The President’s order which was laid before parliament were simply torn into pieces by Parliament whose decisions seems to have been actuated more by the conveniences of individual members of the house rather than by the consideration of their general interest”[1]- remark of Charu Charan Biswas, second law minister of India over first delimitation in independent India.

Police Officer alleged ‘BJP’linked sources’ deposited ₹10 lakh into his account to facilitate EVM tampering, ECI sought report, DEO Beed refutes claims

After PSI Ranjit Kasle alleged, he was removed to enable EVM tampering and received ₹10 lakh from BJP-linked sources, the DEO, Beed, refuted all claims in a report to the CEO, Maharashtra, the ECI dismissed the charges as coming from a "disgruntled officer," but questions around the money trail and motive remain unanswered

Destruction of forest in Kancha Gachibowli, Telangana violation of Congress party manifesto: CCG Statement

The destruction of over 100 acres of forested land in Kancha Gachibowli, to allow an IT hub is a violation of the Congress party’s own manifesto say retired civil servants who have constituted themselves into the Constitutional Conduct Group (CCG)

Politics of truth needs constant and sincere engagement with people

Need for a vibrant political movement: thus while electoral breakthroughs may be delayed due to systemic factors, even in its early stage this movement starts contributing to creating a better world and its own members also start experiencing a reduction of their distress and a strengthening of their commitment and capability.

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