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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
Widespread leak of citizens’ Aadhar data- urgent call for an independent judicial enquiry to protect citizens from harassment
Referring to the newsreport in The India Today that Aadhar data related to 815 million citizens had been “leaked” and put on the dark web, former secretary to the government of India, EAS Sarma has demanded a judicial inquiry into the leak so that those guilty are punished and leaks protected to prevent further harassment of citizens
Bajrang Punia returns Padma Shri, in open letter to PM Modi states “My fellow women wrestlers gave up sports for safety, that’s why I...
Both Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat recall assurances received from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Phogat mentions meeting Shah in 2022 and informing him about Brij Bhushan's activities
Passing of Telecommunications Bill amid suspension of 97 opposition leaders sparks fears of rights infringement & surveillance
Ambiguous definitions and far reaching powers to the union government flag concerns as the controversial Telecom Bill signals a threat to privacy and democratic process
“Beloved” leader MA Mohammed Jamal passed away
A leader revered by all, he was a key member of the Indian Union Muslim League and was also known as the “godfather of the orphans.”
Pangs of Unemployment: Invoking Bhagat Singh
In the new parliament building two youth breaching security...
Post Office Bill, 2023: Widened interception powers, retention of archaic provision and lack of accountability
The passing of the contentious Post Office Bill raises alarms over concerns for privacy and accountability, criticised by opposition for retaining colonial-era measures and curtailing citizen rights
No vacancies for SC/ST/OBC in CARA and NCPCR, reservation policies not applicable to NCW: WCD Ministry
Questions raised on vacancies in Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) and its subordinate organizations unveils vacancy disparities, raises questions on reservation compliance in government organisations
Disparities in Lok Adalat case disposal rates across India emerge over three years
Uttar Pradesh leads, while other lagging regions signal challenges, prompting calls for equitable justice access nationwide
Parliamentary inquiry unveils 165 data breaches from 2018-23 as reported by CERT-In
Alleged Aadhaar and CoWIN breaches elevate citizen data protection imperatives
Union government data shows increasing employment, decreasing unemployment rate since 2018
PLFS data indicates that the unemployment rate has declined to 3.2% during 2022-23 from 6.0% in the year 2017-18; estimated Worker Population Ratio increased from 46.8% during 2017-18 to 56.0% during 2022-23
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Education
Brute Police Action: Mumbai’s crackdown on protestors in solidarity with CJP & Student Groups, AISF, SFI & AISA
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Education
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From student grievances to Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike, the movement questioned accountability, democracy and the limits of State intervention
Dalit Bahujan Adivasi
Ken-Betwa protest exposes the cost of state-led displacement
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Rights
SC: ECI has no power to determine citizenship status based on electoral roll deletions
The Supreme Court of India has orally reiterated that the Election Commission cannot determine citizenship. While hearing a petition about the denial of welfare benefits to those excluded during the SIR in West Bengal, the court clarified that voter list deletions do not result in automatic citizenship loss
Farm and Forest
India–US trade deal faces mounting resistance as farmers intensify protests
From coordinated motorcycle rallies to toll plaza demonstrations, farmer groups accuse the Centre of ignoring concerns over agriculture, land policies and rural livelihoods while warning of a larger nationwide movement
Minorities
Court orders removal of mosque from Saharanpur Collectorate premises
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