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“Pradhan Helped BJP Win Odisha, Gyanesh Is Helping It Win India” | Aishe Ghosh | Teesta Setalvad

Aishe Ghosh speaks with Teesta Setalvad about student protests, political crackdowns and the fight for democracy in India.From the 2020 crackdown on student activists to today’s protests, they discuss...

News media to be liable for third party comments on social media posts: Australia HC

The court held that since the publisher was facilitating the comments by publishing a post, it will be held liable for such comments

Centralising record of deaths and births: Centre’s play at a future NRC?

The Centre wishes to maintain a centralized records of deaths and births while linking Aadhar information of those registering these deaths and births as well. This seems like another attempt by the government to create a repository of data for making National Register of Citizens a reality in the future.

Bihar govt diverted over Rs. 8,800 crore from SC funds for development projects: CAG report

Money meant for PMS and similar scholarships was used for building roads and government buildings instead

60th birthday of Sudha Bharadwaj

The human rights defender is still behind bars on trumped up charges; a heartless regime refuses to release her despite her deteriorating health

Sparse statements, but Pope’s gift to Modi speaks volumes

And Vatican’s Diwali greetings  call for fraternity to cope with crises

Bye-election day passes without violence

Polling held across 13 states and one union territory in seats where sitting candidates had either died or switched parties

PM Narendra Modi invites Pope Francis to visit, but will it stop attacks on Christians in India?

A courtesy call, this was the first meeting between the two heads of state, the last Papal visit to India was of John Paul II, in 1999

Mass fish deaths in Airoli’s holding ponds!

Environmental experts blame growing pollution, while Kolis claim a negligent administration

Delhi: Students, activists detained for protesting Tripura violence

The protest was held outside Tripura Bhavan, from where the group was detained and taken away by Delhi Police

Manipur Human Rights Commission set to investigate the death of Zeliangrong Leader

Athuan Abonmai, was allegedly abducted and shot dead by the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM)

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