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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
No plans to make law on regulation of internet shutdown: Centre to LS
Noting that internet is an important medium for education and financial transactions, the Centre believes that it is being used by terrorists/anti-social elements
Parliament passes Bill to extend abortion deadline to 24 weeks
A motion to refer the Bill to select committee and other amendments were defeated and was passed by a voice vote
Haryana gov’t trying to trap farmers in false cases: SKM
Apart from state governments, leaders said they are always willing to talk to the Centre if it creates a favourable environment for talks.
64 percent increase in Sedition cases since 2015
The conviction rate has been abysmally low; since 2015 a total of 279 cases have been registered and only 5 cases have ended in conviction
Battleground Bengal: Is BJP’s strategy backfiring?
Growing dissatisfaction among cadres over ticket allocation to TMC turncoats, crowds dwindling despite frequent parachuting of major national leaders
Punjab: Anganwadi workers continue working without food or funds
Anganwadi workers leader tells SabrangIndia that the state government has failed to provide adequate ration to centres in addition to failing in its promise to provide funds in this year’s Budget.
BJP trying to usurp power in Delhi with GNCDT Act 2021?
AAP to hold protest on March 17, to oppose move to recognise Lt. Governor as Delhi government
No separate list of exclusion of Gorkhas published in Assam’s NRC: MHA
The Centre has stated that 19,06,657 persons have been left out of the NRC
Anti-Privatisation Day: Over 1 lakh protests, video message to UNHRC and more
On March 15, farmers, trade unions and workers held protests, demonstrations and grassroot-level meetings across the country
MHA to allow self-updating NPR through web portals
The Ministry’s annual report states that NPR will be carried out by means of self updation, along with house to house enumeration
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