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Adani controversy: Experts and retired bank officials demand accountability for corporate and policy corruption in India’s power sector

A group of experts from the power sector, retired bureaucrats and bank officials called the People's Commission on Public Sector and Public Services has “demanded an independent judicial investigation into these allegations to uncover the role of implicated entities and public officials, assess the financial loss to consumers, and ensure accountability. Those found guilty must face prosecution, blacklisting and financial penalties, including compensation to affected consumers.

All You need to know about allegations against SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her Response

India’s Stock market is valued at $5 Trillion, revealed...

Temple Management & Tirupati: the ‘WHYs’ behind temple regulation explained

State and now government control have been an integral part of temple management especially since vast donations have been a form of seeking favour and patronage

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges state-sponsored violence in Bahraich, UP, brings attention to the attack on journalist who captured the initial outbreak of violence

Samajwadi Party chief accuses Uttar Pradesh administration of orchestrating communal violence, as media groups raise alarm over the increasing targeting of journalists amid rising communal tensions and state censorship

Crushing voices: The detention of Sonam Wangchuk and supporters at Ladakh Bhawan

The Delhi Police’s detention of peaceful protesters, including Sonam Wangchuk, demanding Ladakh’s inclusion in the Sixth Schedule, highlights the state's blatant disregard for constitutional rights under Article 19.

Murderers or Martyrs? The dangerous glorification of murdered Gauri Lankesh’s accused by Hindutva groups

As pro-Hindu groups felicitate those accused in Gauri Lankesh's murder, a chilling narrative emerges, undermining justice and fostering a culture of impunity that endangers the very fabric of society

Major need for reform in information commissions: RTI report card on the performance, 2023-24

A report by Satarak Nagrik Sanghatan, reveals that seven out of 29 Information Commissions (ICs) were defunct for varying periods of time between July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, four continue to be defunct, five State Commissions are without a Chief, more than 4 lakh cases are pending in ICs across India and 14 Commissions have an estimated waiting time of more than 1 year to dispose a matter

Pre-Election Gimmickry, Maharashtra: Mahayuti govt compelled to appropriate INDIA alliance Constitution driven call?

As the Maharashtra Assembly elections approach, with the announcement due any day now, the Shinde government has rolled s out last-minute welfare measures! And its “alliance partner,” the BJP has today issued appropriate-ory advertisements, with deputy chief minister Devendra Phadnavis prostrating before a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar; this while the state regime continues to undermine constitutional values while exploiting Dr. Ambedkar's legacy to secure votes from marginalised communities

When the state turns rogue even protests dry up, Salutes & Apologies Professor Saibaba!

If there is one unique and malevolent achievement of the present Indian state in its third, albeit less armoured term, it is, how it has through its venal acts, battered down alliances and voices of protest; GN Saibaba’s death after a long and deliberately negligent incarceration is the latest of one such

Democracy, Pluralism and People’s Politics: Kulgam Shows the Way

The people of Jammu and Kashmir experienced significant relief...

Booby Trap Attacks on Lebanon: Indian Army Chief’s Shocking Views

Is the Army Chief oblivious to the fact that India is a ‘High Contracting Party’ to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons of 1981, which prohibits the use of booby-trap weapons?

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Adani controversy: Experts and retired bank officials demand accountability for corporate and policy corruption in India’s power sector

A group of experts from the power sector, retired bureaucrats and bank officials called the People's Commission on Public Sector and Public Services has “demanded an independent judicial investigation into these allegations to uncover the role of implicated entities and public officials, assess the financial loss to consumers, and ensure accountability. Those found guilty must face prosecution, blacklisting and financial penalties, including compensation to affected consumers.

Dalit Prof. stands firm against caste discrimination and superstition, defying university warning

Earlier, Allahabad University issued a formal warning to Prof. Vikram Harijan over his alleged comments on Hindu deities, urging him to avoid sensitive discussions that could harm the institution’s reputation. Despite the controversy and social media backlash, the Dalit professor remains steadfast, pledging to continue challenging caste-based discrimination and superstition.

Voting manipulation and police brutality plague 8 out of 15 by-poll seats; Muslim voters denied their right to vote in UP

Voter suppression and manipulation marred 8 out of 15 by-poll seats, with 7 in Uttar Pradesh witnessing blatant violations of fair voting practices and denial of votes to Muslim voters. In Punjab's Dera Baba Nanak, violent clashes erupted between AAP and Congress workers. In UP, police were seen to have brutally attacked voters demanding their right to vote. The ECI, initially a silent spectator, was eventually pressured by the opposition to suspend 7 officers for obstructing voters and verifying ballots.

Elections amidst glitches: Maharashtra’s crucial poll day unfolds with complaints of barricading and EVM glitches

From EVM glitches to community boycotts, the single-phase election for 288 constituencies highlights logistical challenges and fierce battles between rival alliances

Iconoclast: Path breaking biography of BR Ambedkar projects his human essence

In this review, the writer examines how Dr Anand Teltumbde, the distinguished academic and human rights defender eradicates the hyperbole that turns Ambedkar into a demi-god.

River Ganga, communities, cultures & livelihood: will Indians preserve its life-sustaining legacy?

The author’s simple point, addressed to the power elite is to stop destroying the identity of indigenous communities; a destruction of the Himalayas will bring unprecedented crisis to Gangetic plains in India and so, we must not do anything that escalates the crisis we already facing.

UP by-elections: Reports of serious disturbances and disruption of voters

The Samajwadi Party has accused police of deterring voters in Uttar Pradesh, with visuals showing Muslim voters in Meerapur and Kundarki assembly constituencies refusing to cast their ballots despite having valid ID cards and slips. Police reportedly verified voting slips and IDs, sparking protest and voting malpractices; the Kanpur Police Commissionerate has suspended officers who obstructed voters through unwarranted ID checks; similarly the SP Moradabad also informed the public through social media that action has been taken against errant officers

Victory for Sahid Ali: CJP’s legal battle brings relief in Ali’s citizenship crisis, bail granted by High Court

While the bail is a temporary relief, it represents a major step in securing Sahid Ali’s full legal recognition as a citizen, with CJP committed to ensuring to help all those in Assam who face similar struggles in proving their rightful identity and citizenship