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“Inside the SIR”: Booklet flags ‘mechanical disenfranchisement’ in electoral roll revision
CJP–VFD publication combines training manual and ground documentation to question ongoing voter verification exercise
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Indians set to be affected under new US “public charge” regulation
Under the regulation immigrants found to be a liability availing public benefits will lose their immigration benefits
5 killed, several injured in violence in NE Delhi
Fears of pogrom as minority houses allegedly targeted, arson and stone pelting reported
Douse the flames of hatred, act impartially bring peace & harmony: Delhi
When the Delhi Minorities Comission chief says Muslim establishments are being targeted, can Arvind Kejriwal be so silent ? Does he have no responsibility in maintaining peace? Who will police Delhi's police?
Privacy at threat from private companies, govt.: Justice DY Chandrachud
He was speaking at the International Judicial Conference organized by the Supreme Court of India
Activists beseech Delhi Police to prevent escalation of violence
Situation tense in North East Delhi, fears of eruption of clashes
Shaheen Bagh interlocutors submit report to SC
Court appointed interlocutors had visited Shaheen Bagh on February 19 and spoken to protesters
Truck dumps stones at pro-CAA rally site, protesters under threat?
Video surfaces on social media showing large stones being brought to Maujpar in New Delhi
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