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EC’s new online Form 6 requirement raises questions over procedure and legality

The Election Commission has introduced a new parental declaration in the online version of Form 6, requiring fresh applicants to disclose whether their parents appeared in the last Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The change is not been reflected in the statutory Form 6 prescribed under the Registration of Electors Rules

Tricolour: Spirit of India-Essence from Past, Hope for Future

The BJPs ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ move is merely meant for optics. It is bereft of any deeper commitment to the message inherent in the national flag, of sacrifice, peace and unity in diversity.

Vinesh Arrives in India With A Resolve To Fight

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat returned to the Indian capital of...

Centre states that Indian telecom tariffs are amongst the lowest in the world

Tariff hike: Centre states that recent tariff hike that went into effect on July 3, examined in line of the principles of transparency, non-predation and non-discrimination

Internet in Villages: 39.84 crore rural internet user in country

Internet subscribers in the country have also increased to 95.44 crore in March 2024 from 63.67 crore in March 2019

India Cries for Freedom!

India cries for Freedom: Thanks to the relentless struggles...

Bangladesh: Why Indian Muslims’ voice against anti-Hindu violence matters

It is reassuring to see some noted Indian Muslim intellectuals and scholars including a few Ulema come out and call spade a spade.

Has VP Jagdeep Dhankar, violated his constitutional oath?

In this open letter, professor Shamsul Islam exposes how, by glorifying the RSS in the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankar, Vice President of India has violated his Constitutional Oath!

Indian Muslims strongly condemn attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Communalism is a sub-continental malaise and must be fought across borders

‘You Have Not Lost. You Are Our Hero’: Letter of Feminist Solidarity With Vinesh Phogat

The 113 people who endorsed the letter also called for an investigation into the circumstances behind Phogat's disqualification, were it not for which she would have won at least a silver medal.

Defence Ministry refuses to disclose data of armed forces vacancies

Congress President slammed BJP for its unwelcomed move, said real national interest demands the actual number of vacancies in the Armed Forces be made public

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