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Karnataka’s new PRC rules are people-friendly, but will the ECI accept them?
While a sustained and rigorous campaign by anti-SIR activists across Karnataka has pushed the opposition Congress government to issue a fresh set of simplified guidelines for the issuance of Permanent Residency Certificates; the experience of West Bengal however shows that no amount of pro-activeness by any state government influences an ECI functioning under a non-transparent and non-accountable diktat
Karnataka: Youth groups visit villages to spread awareness about anti-farmer laws
Visiting villages from morning till night, three youth groups spread out across the state to warn local farmers against the three laws of the Centre
MHA declares entire Nagaland ‘disturbed area’
AFSPA continues to apply in the region for six more months
Farmers to ride tractors to march on Republic Day to protest farm laws
During a press conference on January 2, farmers leaders announced a plan to march into Delhi following the Republic Day parade if farmers’ demands are not met
I’m also a Muslim, a Christian, a Buddhist, and a Jew: Gandhi’s memo to Mohan Bhagwat
The RSS chief selectively quoted and ‘interpreted’ Gandhi to ‘prove’ his own take that Hindus are ‘automatic patriots’
Farmers chart out January protest plans with a tractor march, Mahila Kisan Diwas and more!
Heartened by people’s continued support for the past month, farmers thank supporters and resolve to intensify struggles for 2021.
Shrey Hospital Fire: Guj HC bats for greater accountability
Responding to points raised about fire safety, court issues a slew of order fixing responsibility on various officials
Nagaland steps one step closer to lasting peace
NSCN (K)’s Sumi faction declares ceasefire in the interest of furthering peace talks
Youth campaign in Bengaluru on Jan 1
Following a youth campaign in Bengaluru, Karnataka peasants will discuss methods to raise awareness about and intensify the farmers’ movement in southern India.
Ayodhya scam: 4 held for embezzlement from Ram temple trust
Scam had come to light in September when unauthorised checks were used to allegedly syphon funds from the trust
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On the call of the CITU, the workers display Mazdoor-Kisaan solidarity
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