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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
Light a diya, manifest collective superpower, boost morale: PM Modi
The masses are most likely to obey, light diyas and candles at 9 PM for 9 minutes, to feel better as the Coronavirus pandemic rages on
After authorities allay NRC fears, residents agree to Covid-19 health check-ups in Hindpiri, Ranchi
The residents had refused to undergo tests and screenings fearing that the information taken from them was just a cover-up to conduct an NRC survey
No democracy is fighting the pandemic by gagging its media
Editors Guild, Press Club of India express concern on media being blamed and intimidated, for reporting Covid-19 facts
Kerala HC stays controversial decision of govt on home delivery of liquor
State govt’s decision was purportedly made to help people suffering from alcohol withdrawal syndrome
Covid-19: K’taka Kerala border closure dispute reaches SC
The Kerala High Court initiated mediation failed, and now the apex court has arranged for a similar mediation between the two states, after Karnataka closed it borders
Plea in SC seeking 4G in J&K amidst COVID19 scare
The plea states that the restriction to 2G is violative of rights as it affects access to education, health care as well as justice
Distressed over the plight of India’s internal migrants: UN Human Rights chief
“More needs to be done as the human tragedy continues to unfold before our eyes,” says Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
With extreme water scarcity, how will India save itself from the Covid-19 pandemic?
India’s groundwater reserves are at an all-time low, with nearly 65 percent of the country’s reservoirs running dry
There is no gentle way to say this, the near future for Indian newspapers looks scary
Salaries cut at major publication, survival of scores of other papers at stake
Covid-19: Disabled scholar activist still in jail, while thousands others released on bail
PM’s message of combating epidemic with compassion rings hollow as his government refuses to release GN Saibaba
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