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Amnesty Investigation finds unlawful and deadly force against CJP-led protesters in Delhi and Siwan
The investigation documents the use of pellet-firing shotguns, tear gas, batons and electric shock weapons against protesters, including children, and calls for an independent probe into police conduct
Left Parties Take Out Huge Peace Rally in Kolkata Against War, Terrorism, Communalism
Speakers welcome ceasefire but flay US President Donald Trump “poking his nose” in Indo-Pak affairs.
Trolled for Duty: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri locks X account amid right-wing abuse over India-Pakistan ceasefire
From grieving widows to uniformed officers and veteran journalists, a toxic online ecosystem—enabled by silence at the top—continues to vilify those who speak truth, show empathy, or simply do their jobs
After India’s ‘limited strikes’ on Pakistan, de-escalation, restraint, diplomacy needed to avoid war
In similar highly tense situations in the past, both sides have been able to avoid war and work their way back to near normal conditions, and this can happen again
Following executive order from government, X asked to block 8000 accounts in India
Social media platform ‘X’ (former Twitter) informed on its Global Affairs account that, “we have begun that process, however, we disagree with the government’s demands, blocking entire accounts is not only unnecessary—it amounts to censorship of both existing and future content,” X acknowledged the decision wasn’t easy but “keeping the platform accessible in India is vital to Indians' ability to access information,” X also added it had received no evidence or justification for the sweeping block order, in a controversial move, even X’s own @GlobalAffairs account was temporarily withheld in India—though later restored
Pahalgam: Voices of peace and reason in times of war
This piece written before India’s air strikes on its neighbour, Pakistan on May 7 remains relevant today
Poonch Victims: Civilians as targets of shelling
Four minors fell victim to the shelling while a hymn singer, tabla player, shopkeeper and homemaker were also killed and a gurdwara was also struck and suffered damage to its wall; hasty irresponsible reportage included slurring of an innocent civilian killed as a ‘terrorist’; preliminary reportage has counted the victims in Poonch alone to be 15 though numbers are expected to rise further
Madrasi Camp Demolition: CPI(M) Delhi Demands Halt to Evictions, Rehab Within 5 Km
Reminding BJP of its promise of “Jahan Jhuggi, Wahaan Makaan”, the CPI(M) said over 400 working-class families in the 60-year-old slum cluster were evicted despite valid documents.
Terrorism’s Shadow: Rising hatred against Indian Muslims after Pahalgam terror attack
Pahalgam attack: A blot on humanityThe first and foremost...
From Trenches to Trust: Reimagining South Asia’s Dividends of Peace
Generations have been raised on trauma and banality of wars and hostility; it is time to trade $72 billion defense spending for solutions to poverty, illiteracy, and healthcare deficits.
‘Phule’: A Revolution on Screen
No other couple in human history has shown such a spirit filled with revolutionary ambition for change. That too in a stagnant society like that of India.
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