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SIR West Bengal: Most Form 7 requests lead to deletions; Form 6 additions remain low
Election Commission data shows that 89.56% of Form 7 requests resulted in deletions, while 20.73% of Form 6 applications resulted in additions. Separately, voters challenging their removal face pending tribunal appeals and reported problems with notices, documents and access to orders.
Ladakh Residents March in Protest Demanding Statehood
The protesters also demanded constitutional safeguards on the lines of the Sixth Schedule, more Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha seats and early recruitment.
Is CAA 2019 stealthily making its way into our lives?
The MHA’s directions to two District collectors of Gujarat suggests a readiness to implement CAA on the basis of Citizenship Rules 2009 while the rules for the 2019 are yet to be made
Ela Bhatt, aged 90, a doyen in organisation of working women, passes away
Both the Textile Labour Association that she represented and the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) that founded made significant contributions to the recognition of rights of working women
Rohith Vemula’s Mother Joins Rahul Gandhi, Extends Solidarity:Bharat Jodo Yatra
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Two Workers Dead in Fire at Slipper Factory in Narela Industrial Area: Delhi
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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
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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.
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