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Bihar Elections: Trains for votes? The unanswered mystery of the ‘phantom’ specials from Haryana to Bihar

Explosive RTI documents reveal unannounced special trains running from Haryana to Bihar mere days before polling, serious allegations of state-sponsored voter smuggling, as the dust settles on the Bihar 2025 verdict, video evidence of ‘free tickets’ compounds the mystery, leaving questions over the violation of the Model Code of Conduct, the definition of "Corrupt Practice" under the RP Act, and the deafening silence of the Election Commission dangerously unanswered

Indian Ulema Must Oppose Anti-Blasphemy Laws

They must expunge them from their texts

Sky is the Limit: Invaluable contribution made by women scientist in moon mission

Chandrayan 3 a success due to Ritu Karidhal Srivastava, Kalpana K., and many other women scientists, symbolises India's space prowess and the growing role of women in space exploration, paves way for young minds

Massive minority scholarship (Ministry of Minority Affairs) scam raises questions about actual beneficaries

Fake institutions, exaggerated numbers who have claimed scholarship funds all point to a huge corruption snag in funds disbursal in a ministry of the union government

One more case of centralisation & executive overreach: Press & Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023

From powers of search and seizure, a plethora of provisions threatens media freedoms

Gaddar: A revolutionary, balladier and changemaker

The Telugu Poet, People’s Balladeer and activist Gaddar passed away in Hyderabad on August 6, 16 days ago

MHA officials top list of complaints received by Central Vigilance Commission

In its annual report for 2022, the commission also listed various instances of non-compliance with its advice, as well as the types of punishment given to officials in penalty proceedings.

The Whys behind a caste-based census point to an urgent imperative

A deep dive into issues and implications of a caste-based census, the outcome of which threatens core propaganda around merits and privilege

PEACE organises a movement for “saving the nation” in Nagpur

Chalo Desh Bachaye, a meeting by civil society organisations on Independence Day marks a turn in attempts to quell hate.

Former Gujarat CM Suresh Mehta launches platform to raise awareness on politics of inflation and hate

The initiative aims to empower voters in address pressing issues while also aiming to train future leaders in civic and constitutional matters.

Manipur Violence: Biggest Barrier to Justice is CM Biren Singh, Says AIDWA Team After Visit

Peace is deeply linked to justice in strife-torn Manipur, said members of the women’s organisation.

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Bihar Elections: Trains for votes? The unanswered mystery of the ‘phantom’ specials from Haryana to Bihar

Explosive RTI documents reveal unannounced special trains running from Haryana to Bihar mere days before polling, serious allegations of state-sponsored voter smuggling, as the dust settles on the Bihar 2025 verdict, video evidence of ‘free tickets’ compounds the mystery, leaving questions over the violation of the Model Code of Conduct, the definition of "Corrupt Practice" under the RP Act, and the deafening silence of the Election Commission dangerously unanswered

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