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‘Forum for Electoral Integrity’ petitions NHRC over mass voter disenfranchisement under SIR

The Forum for Electoral Integrity has petitioned the National Human Rights Commission to urgently intervene in the Election Commission’s SIR process, citing UN concerns, the coalition alleges the arbitrary, mass deletion of 52 million voters, disproportionately targeting Muslim and Bengali citizens through organised campaigns and opaque AI systems

How were Finance Ministry “orders issued by oversight”?

Hours after ‘oversight’, FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces withdrawal of interest rate cut on small savings such as National Savings Certificates and Public Provident Fund 

Manipur: CSCHR says gov’t must protect Myanmar citizens facing persecution

The people’s group reminds the union and state government that India as a democratic nation has a moral responsibility to protect the human right to life

The Hinduism I used to know

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Will India face the impact of US sanctions on Myanmar military companies?

An Australian human rights lawyers collective have claimed that the Adani Group is financially involved with one of the companies

Gauhati HC restores Indian citizenship of a woman declared a foreigner in 2017

The woman was declared Indian in 2013, but a foreigner in 2017 for dissimilarities in information

What is India’s stand on humanitarian aid to those fleeing Myanmar violence?

Facing criticism, Manipur government has withdrawn an earlier order that told officials ‘not to provide food or shelter to Myanmar refugees

Nashik activist Anita Pagare succumbs to Covid-19

The revolutionary figure worked for empowerment of women from all social strata during the course of her life

SKM thanks citizens for the overwhelming response to Bharat Bandh call!

Farmers thanked various organisations and other citizens for joining their movement from dawn until dusk

Covid-19: Huge spike recorded as 59,118 new cases reported in the last 24 hours

As the spring-summer festive season nears, Covid-19 cases continue to rise in India, all above 45 can get vaccinated from April 1

Anil Dharker leaves behind a rich legacy

The writer, editor and columnist, was a founder member of CJP and will be missed dearly

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‘Forum for Electoral Integrity’ petitions NHRC over mass voter disenfranchisement under SIR

The Forum for Electoral Integrity has petitioned the National Human Rights Commission to urgently intervene in the Election Commission’s SIR process, citing UN concerns, the coalition alleges the arbitrary, mass deletion of 52 million voters, disproportionately targeting Muslim and Bengali citizens through organised campaigns and opaque AI systems

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