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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
Madras HC calls for roadmap for expeditious disposal of criminal cases against legislators
The court had taken suo moto cognisance in December, 2020 after the apex court sought data on criminal cases against legislators
Why farmers are anti-Adani
Farmers groups fear that proximity to the highest echelons of power and favourable policies enable the Adani group to hoard and export food grains, a claim vehemently denied by the Adani group
Why is the UP gov’t looking for tractor owning farmers, issuing notices to activists?
Gandhian activist dubbed "gunda" for supporting farmers' movement
BJP’s anti-farmer tirade motivated by Modi’s desire to implement farm Acts: AIKSCC
Farmers organisations criticise the Centre’s non-serious attitude and marvel at the government “finally” understanding farmers’ demand for repeal of the three farm laws.
Don’t discriminate in compensation given for children killed in Delhi riots: Brinda Karat to Delhi CM
Five lakh rupees is allocated compensation for families of a minor, and for an adult who was killed, it is ten lakh rupees
Temple attack, an international embarrassment to country: Pak SC
The apex court of Pakistan has ordered that the vandalised temple at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa be rebuilt, money recover from attackers
Tractor march on Jan 7 instead of Jan 6, farmer leaders warn the govt to know its limits
While talking about farmers’ struggle, farmers also condemn the Union government for making false claims regarding India’s hunger situation.
Ghaziabad crematorium roof collapse: Accused to be charged under NSA
Tragedy gets massive political response, CM Adityanath announced Rs 10 lakh to families of the deceased, homes if needed
Adani Wilmar halts cooking oil ads after brand ambassador Sourav Ganguly suffers heart attack
Creative agency involved in the making of the advertisements is looking into the issue to regain brand loyalty
One year later, the ‘masks’ still help JNU attacker escape law
On the January 5 anniversary of the attack on JNU, accused roam free, victims, activists deal with consequences
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