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7,000 farmers and workers rally in Maharashtra as drought deepens agrarian crisis
With 265 of Maharashtra’s 358 talukas declared drought-affected, protesters in Akole demand immediate crop-loss compensation, insurance payouts and loan waivers
Purchase Maize under MSP, pay differential to farmers: NAPM to Bihar CM
The Bihar government’s refusal to purchase maize, a staple crop in north Bihar, Kosi and Seemanchal has caused acute distress, made a mockery of the Prime Minister’s Annadata Aay Suraksha Abhiyan (PM-AASA) and led to sustained protests
Unite in defence of the Rule of Law & Article 19, senior bureaucrats tell Indians
A statement issued by 99 former bureaucrats and policemen, the Constitutional Conduct Group, decries the assault on the freedom of expression and the right to dissent and calls on Indians to unite in protest
July 4th Message: Muslims have a special bond with America
American Muslims consider July 4 as one of our cherished holidays. We uphold, protect, defend, and celebrate the values enshrined in the U.S. constitution.
Hakka Noodles, anyone?
With two and a half adversories on its borders, the best option is to build on the prevailing international discontent with China, not act alone
Trade unions launch nationwide protest Centre’s anti-worker policies
Protests were held across the country and supported by the working class of India
Privatising Indian Railways is anti-national: CITU
CITU calls upon the major railway employees’ unions to resist the ‘anti-people’ move
Will pulling ad revenue from Facebook impact its policies around hate speech and disinformation?
While major corporates have pulled their ads for a month, the social media giant mostly generates ad revenue from small to medium businesses
Can raising the right questions ever be dubbed ‘anti-national’?
AB Vajpayee had raised questions as a Rajya Sabha MP during the 1962 war
Appellate Authority also says PM CARES not public authority
The Deputy Secretary, PMO reiterated the stand of the CPIO while disposing the appeal seeking information on PM CARES Fund
Splintered
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