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Who controls access to voter records? ECINet audit raises fresh questions
An audit of ECINet reports Bengal-specific restrictions and controls that can switch access on or off across States, renewing questions about electoral officers’ authority, central oversight and accountability after earlier objections to the platform and changes to voter registration procedures
Karnataka villagers detained for protesting quarrying project
Residents said that the local administration had failed to ensure protection of villagers' property and well-being. They demanded due compensation from the company and authorities.
SKM condemns Centre’s insensitivity towards farmers deaths
Farmer leaders denounced the Centre’s comment stating that it does not intend to compensate martyred farmers
Disruptors threaten and abuse interfaith couples on Zoom press conference
At an event organised by Dhanak to celebrate love and choice, some disruptors cast slurs at Muslim men and issued rape/death threats
Madhya Pradesh: 23 cases filed under ‘Love Jihad’ Ordinance in January
The Freedom of Religion Ordinance received the Governor’s assent on January 9 and prohibits religious conversion by marriage
We won’t back down until Centre repeals laws: North Indian farmers
As protests outside Punjab and Delhi intensify, farmers clarify that they are prepared to agitate indefinitely until the three farm laws are repealed.
Bihar Covid data fudged: Opposition demands inquiry
Indian Express investigation reveals authorities recorded fake names and mobile numbers entered for test subjects, in purported bid to meet deadlines
No SC quota for Dalits converting to Islam & Christianity to contest elections: Centre to RS
However, Dalits adopting other faiths could contest elections from SC reserved seats
Gujarat: Over 3 lakh farmers register for chana sale MSP
While registrations continue until February 15, officials hope that this year’s government procurement passes over four lakh tonnes.
Mahapanchayats in UP, Rajasthan and Haryana from Feb 12
Farmer leaders state that the mass meetings have succeeded in bridging societal gaps to unite all farmers and people against the Centre’s anti-people laws.
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Who controls access to voter records? ECINet audit raises fresh questions
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