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Haryana: No Staff Recruited Since 1998, Teachers Pay to Get Schools Cleaned in Karnal

A majority of government schools in Karnal district are grappling with a shortage of cleaning staff, says a report.

Hiroshima Day— Threat of Actual Use of Nuclear Weapons, Accidental or Intended, is Increasing

Photo credit: The Nation: Hiroshima – It’s time to...

75 Years of Independence: 50% Reservation for Women in Politics Still a Far Cry

What’s stopping the Modi government, which claims to be women-friendly, from gifting Women’s Reservation Bill in the 75th year of Independence to women?

Endless Wait of 60 million Senior Citizens for Pensions

The most important support needed by elderly persons is...

Why Centre withdrew Data Protection Bill 2019 and what is in the offing

Government is likely to come up with more comprehensive legislation in winter session of Parliament

UP: Mid-day Meal Workers Not Paid Honorarium For 5 Months, Forced to Borrow for Daily Needs

Of the 3.25 lakh cook-cum-helpers, 90% are women, mostly single women and widows, who are solely dependent on their monthly honorarium

Campaign against Agnipath scheme from Aug 7: Rakesh Tikait

Tikait also highlighted issues related to acquisition of land, power tariff and pending sugarcane dues among others

Undertrials three times the number of convicts in UP jails

Nearly 850 undertrials have been behind bars for over 10 years without being pronounced guilty

Free Teesta Setalvad: Voices of solidarity intensify

As the human rights defender moves Gujarat High Court for bail, protests and meetings continue in different cities

CAA to be implemented after completion of Covid vaccination drive?

The Act had been passed in August 2019, but is yet to be implemented as rules have not been framed yet

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