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To Karnataka’s Anti-SIR Movement: A note of caution and concern
While efforts have been afoot in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh by civil rights groups and people’s movements to ensure inclusion of the maximum number of eligible voters under the ongoing, expanded, SIR process. The author argues how these efforts may come to naught, given the structural issues involved: a compromised ECI, rushed timelines and the unlawful and rigid document-test for citizenship. In fact, robust efforts in Kerala, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu where similar efforts were made also came to naught.
Haryana: DPS teacher named in teen’s suicide note to return to teach?
The deceased's mother claims that the Academic Head, who had been charged with abetment to suicide four months ago, is all set to return to her post after getting bail
Review order and withdraw observations against Teesta Setalvad and whistleblowers: CCG to SC
Group of former civil servants asks if constitutional right to approach courts can be treated in so cavalier and revengeful a fashion that the persons seeking justice are put behind bars?
Teesta Setalvad’s arrest shows how our rights are being trampled upon: Rights groups
Nearly a fortnight after her arrest, support for the 60-year-old grows stronger
New Delhi: Homes in yet another low-income neighbourhood demolished
Delhi authorities demolish huts, even anganwadis, but leave the gaushala intact
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Alt New denies allegations of foreign funding
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Mapping solidarity: 26 protests so far demanding Teesta Setalvad’s release
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A week in the life of human rights defender Teesta Setalvad
Support for the journalist and activist continues to grow; as her remand ends, she will be produced before the court on July 2
Kashmiri Pandit killings: Jammu and Kashmir HC initiates case based on letter petition
Petition had been moved by Kashmiri Pandit Sangharsh Samiti showcasing vulnerability of the minority Hindus community in the Valley
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