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Three Years of the Congress Government
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Central government defends blocking of Media Platforms
During the Lok Sabha Session, the Central government defended its use of Section 69A of the IT Act to block media content, including Bolta Hindustan and National Dastak. Minister Dr. L. Murugan informed that all actions follow strict safeguards, balancing national security with fairness
Investigative Journalist Mukesh Chandrakar killed for exposing corruption
32-year-old investigative journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found dead in a septic tank in Bijapur. Known for exposing corruption in road projects and Maoist conflict, Mukesh's murder is under investigation. Authorities have arrested several individuals, including contractor Suresh Chandrakar and his relatives
Another VRS Will Kill BSNL, Adopt Policies to Save PSUs, Says BSNLEU
The union has accused the management and Central government for the policies leading to the systematic destruction of BSNL to favour private players.
Alarming decline in quality of research & teaching in Indian Universities
In the decades post-Independence, a young independent India made...
Is India’s unique experiment on people’s democracy with the right to universal franchise being lampooned by a compliant Election Commission?
December 31, 2024Many epithets have been used to describe...
Gruesome murder of Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed triggers state-wide protests, political fallout in the ruling government, and rampant calls for justice
The brutal abduction, torture, and murder of Deshmukh, who opposed a local extortion racket linked to powerful NCP leaders, has led to a surge of protests across Maharashtra by political leaders across spectrum; demands for swift justice, scrutiny intensifies over the involvement of senior politicians and the government's delayed response to rising criminality in Beed
Ravi Kiran Jain, advocate, human rights practitioner doyen of the human rights movement passes away
One of the most vociferous advocates for human rights, resident of Allahabad and formerly national president of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Ravi Kiran Jain passes away at 78
A principled PM, a determined law minister: Nehru, Ambedkar & Opposition in Indian Politics
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The author, a PHD student traces how Nehru and Ambedkar were allies and not adversaries in their commitment and desires to ensure equal rights for Hindu women through the passage of the Hindu Code Bill
Fighting divisiveness: CJP’s comprehensive approach to tackling hate speech
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From media complaints to electoral oversight, CJP is spearheading the battle against hate-driven narratives and safeguarding communal harmony
Manmohan Singh’s Legacy Has Lessons for Democratic Governance, Statesmanship
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The later PM’s legacy of wisdom, humility and humbleness stand in stark contrast to the present times, especially the recent disdainful remarks on Ambedkar made by Home Minister Amit Shah.
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Rule of Law
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Rule of Law
SC greenlights SIR, upholds ECI’s power to revise electoral rolls
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Communal Organisations
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Rights
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