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Who will collect India’s data? Modi-led government opens census to private individuals
The Centre’s amended Census Rules allow private teachers, members of societies and trusts, and other government-approved individuals to collect household information, without the notification setting out clear safeguards against political interference
Battleground Bengal: Nandigram emerges as new epicenter of violence
Clashes erupt on Wednesday and Thursday; TMC moves EC, BJP demands deployment of paramilitary forces
Growing disaffection for BJP among Adivasis, ethnic minorities in Assam?
Adivasis demand answers, prominent Bodo party ditches alliance with BJP in Assam after facing humiliation
Nearly 20,000 women prisoners in India: Centre tells RS
The available data from the year 2019 states that 22,456 CCTV cameras have been installed in various jails of the country
National political parties declared assets over Rs. 5,000 crore in FY 2018-19: ADR report
Observing that not all political parties were following ICAI guidelines regarding their financial details, the ADR recommended a three-year cycle for auditors
Battleground Bengal: Dilip Ghosh not contesting?
The motormouth chief of the Bengal unit of the BJP is possibly the Chief Ministerial pick, and will likely contest by-polls after appointment
Is Secularism a threat to traditions of India?
India is inherently plural with rich diversity in religious traditions, languages, ethnicities, etc.
Minority Ministry has not utilised big chunk of welfare fund: Parliamentary Panel
Low utilisation of fund, allocation reduced by more than Rs 1,000 Crore, panel tells government to plug loopholes in scholarship schemes for minorities
Atlanta: Six Asian-American women shot in alleged hate crimes
The shootings took place in Georgia’s capital, Atlanta; two more people were killed in the shootings, both white Americans
Was the ‘BHU Professor Nita Ambani’ controversy a diversion from other issues?
A protest was held by BHU students against the proposal to make Nita Ambani a visiting professor, followed by RIL denial
250 farmers have died! Why is the government silent?: Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik
Malik said that the government should talk to farmers and grant their demand for legalisation of MSP to resolve matters
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Minorities
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