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Amnesty Investigation finds unlawful and deadly force against CJP-led protesters in Delhi and Siwan
The investigation documents the use of pellet-firing shotguns, tear gas, batons and electric shock weapons against protesters, including children, and calls for an independent probe into police conduct
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Scribe booked for alleged defamatory content against PM Modi and CM Adityanath
BJP MP Shashank Shekhar Singh had complained against the journalist at the Aashiana police station
BJP MLA violates lockdown, invites 100 people to birthday bash
Ironically, the MLA educated the villagers on how social distancing was vital to beat Covid-19
Human Rights Defenders Pranab Doley and Soneshwar Narah arbitrarily detained in Assam
The two had written a letter to the CM of Assam apprising him of a PDS scam
Mumbai Police: Social media admins will be held responsible for objectionable content
The Mumbai Police has issued an order in this regard asking admins to moderate content on groups, those found violating norms will be booked
Food prices surge, farm sector suffers as supply and transportation hit amid Covid-19
Farmers are dumping produce, only key staples available in steady supply during the outbreak
India braces for a possible extension of an altered lockdown
PM will hold meeting via video conferencing with state CMs today, some states have already ordered an extended lockdown
Bombay HC puts District legal Authorities to work to ensure the marginalised get relief
The court directed that representations be made to Collectors by those who are in need of relief from government
Ground Report Assam: Covid-19 leads to mass starvation as water-starved farm lands run dry
Tracts of farmlands cultivated by the small farmer growing tomatoes, chili, brinjal, lemons and watermelons are shriveling up due to water supply being cut during Assam’s lock down, even while the urban poor are forced to buy vegetables at exorbitant prices; dealers in curd and cheese are in dire straits; the question then is, who is profiteering from the COVID 19 lock down?
Gauhati HC denies default bail to Akhil Gogoi in UAPA case, as NIA investigation pending
NIA says it is not through with the investigation within the stipulated period of 90 days and needs extension
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