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Cries for Justice in India grow louder!
Come February 20, and the world will once again observe the ‘World Day of Social Justice’. It is an annual feature during which many all over (particularly politicians) will wax eloquent on...
Congress demands FIR against Assam CM for “corrupt practices”, demands EC bars him from campaigning
On Monday, the EC had served Himanta Biswa Sarma a showcause notice for allegedly violating provisions of the Election Model Code of Conduct by incentivising voting for BJP by promising grant of funds for development projects in poll-bound constituencies
J&K: Police book students who allegedly celebrated Pakistan cricket win under UAPA
In Rajasthan, a teacher identified as Nafeesa Attari, who reportedly expressed her “joy” over Pakistan's win has been expelled by Neerja Modi School
Kashmiri students allegedly attacked after Pak defeats India in cricket match
Reports of violence in hostels of Punjab's Bhai Gurdas Institute of Engineering and Technology, as well as Rayat Bahra University; trolls add fuel to fire
Did Himanta Biswa Sarma violate Model Code of Conduct?
By-elections due on Oct 30, Assam CM allegedly incentivises voting for BJP by promising grant of funds for development projects
Singhu: Another labourer attacked by Nihang
A driver, originally from Bihar, was allegedly beaten by a Nihang after he refused to give him a free chicken
Over 300 attacks on Christians reported this year, over 2000 women, Adivasis and Dalits injured
Recent fact-finding reports elucidate how the Christian community has been targeted with surveillance, vandalism, attacks, and social boycott across the country
Nature’s message to planners in Kerala and Uttarakhand
The flood fury in the two states showcases how decades of neglect have exacerbated the climate crisis
35 thousand millionaires have left India since 2014: WB Minister Amit Mitra
Mitra uses data by various financial firms to talk about the growing trend of emigration among India’s wealthy
South Asian peace activists express solidarity with Bangladesh
The group has urged the Government of Bangladesh to reconstruct all places of worship, provide compensation to those affected
India ranks 71 on Global Food Security Index
India has a better overall score than some of its neighbours, however larger countries like China and Russia continue to rank much higher when compared to India
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