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The telegram NEET case and the expansion of platform-level censorship in India

The Court's judgment marks a significant shift in Indian digital rights jurisprudence by accepting that the very design and architecture of a platform may justify extraordinary restrictions affecting millions of lawful users

Two Workers Dead in Fire at Slipper Factory in Narela Industrial Area: Delhi

New Delhi: Two workers have died after a fire broke...

Delhi: Order Issued to Halt Construction Work at BJP HQ; Agency Fined Rs 5 Lakh

Larsen & Toubro was fined for violating the ban on construction and demolition work imposed in view of worsening air quality

Petition seeking judicial probe into Morbi bridge collapse on November 14: SC 

As many as 141 persons have been found dead after the colonial-era cable bridge on Machchu river fell.

The Wire’s Intrepid and Pathbreaking Contribution to India’ s Journalism

The digital media news portal, over the past 7 years has fearlessly reported on shortcomings of the ruling government, controversial issues involving big business while facing real threats and multiple FIRs.  

Statement by The Wire on seizure of electronic devices by Delhi Police

Today, the Delhi Police Crime Branch deployed a large...

Raids on The Wire criminalising journalism: DIGIPUB India condemns Delhi police action

Any fair investigation must follow due process and the rule of law and should not serve the purpose of criminalising journalism, said the digital news media collective in a statement.

Priority low income housing, inclusivity, dialogue: Lula da Silvia’s victory speech to the people of Brazil (October 30, 2022)

After one of the closest presidential elections in Brazilian, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party emerged the winner. Find Lula's election night victory speech as president-elect here.

Controversial CAA 2019 challenge in SC on December 6, Centre urges non-interference in its ‘legislative competence’

Even as the Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of 232 petitions challenging Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 to December 6, the Modi-led centre urged the court to dismiss all challenges

Governor, a bridge between centre & state, overstep is overreach: review of judicial decisions

Image: Kimberly Pereira / Scroll.inTo understand the powers of Constitutional...

Communalising Icons by the BJP takes on a new dimension in Karnataka

The 14 % strong Vokalligas have historically strong ties with local Muslims and have not voted for the BJP except in 2019

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