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SIR West Bengal: Most Form 7 requests lead to deletions; Form 6 additions remain low

Election Commission data shows that 89.56% of Form 7 requests resulted in deletions, while 20.73% of Form 6 applications resulted in additions. Separately, voters challenging their removal face pending tribunal appeals and reported problems with notices, documents and access to orders.

Ahmedabad violence: Police accused of beating up, arresting innocents in Shahpur

Allegations of police brutality and violence against aged, disabled and pregnant women

After river-fronts, comes the season of water aerodromes

Priorities of Government of Gujarat in April-May 2020 amidst the Covid-19 pandemic

Free Safoora: Indians hold car rally in Canada in solidarity with student activist

Safoora Zargar was arrested by the police under the UAPA for being part of anti-CAA protests

No order on 4G restoration in J&K: SC

MHA Secy led committee to examine issues

Cops want to question the messenger, not answer questions raised?

Delhi Police summons Indian Express journalist for reporting on allegedly doctored audio clip of Tablighi Jamaat chief Saad

Front Line defenders criticizes repression of dissent and arrest of student activists

Even in the lockdown, the police has been on a spree, arresting student activists and other human rights leaders associated with the anti-CAA protests

New political and economic models needed

Image Courtesy:counterview.netAs people stayed inside for close to a...

Scientist and socio-political activist Dr. Swati passes away

She had worked extensively with Dalits, Adivasis, farmers and workers all the while championing scientific temper as well

Will the hate mongering against India’s Muslim community stop if Tablighi head’s viral audio clip turns out to be doctored?

Shocking new revelations, if true, could turn the tide in the case. But will it be enough to end the communal wildfires spreading across India?

Dr Zafar ul Islam Khan must be protected from all harassment and intimidation

The chairman of the Delhi Minorities Commission, Dr Zafar ul Islam Khan, faces sedition charges for one of his tweets.

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SIR West Bengal: Most Form 7 requests lead to deletions; Form 6 additions remain low

Election Commission data shows that 89.56% of Form 7 requests resulted in deletions, while 20.73% of Form 6 applications resulted in additions. Separately, voters challenging their removal face pending tribunal appeals and reported problems with notices, documents and access to orders.

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Led by the INDIA bloc, the October 12 march brought opposition parties, lawyers, student organisations and civil society onto Delhi’s streets, demanding a halt to the SIR process and accountability for alleged electoral manipulation

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