Politics

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.

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

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.

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

MVA manifesto promises fair prices, improved infrastructure, and lasting solutions to tackle the challenges faced by Maharashtra’s farmers

In an earnest appeal addressed to the President of India, concerned citizens and leaders from diverse sectors have called for the re-imposition of the ban preventing civil servants and government officials from formally affiliating with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) or any other politically aligned organization. This open letter stresses the vital importance of preserving political neutrality within the civil service to maintain an administration that is fair, unbiased, and aligned with the democratic principles enshrined in the Constitution of India.

System collapse in UP: in a massive fire broke out at a neonatal ward of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi, 10 newborn innocents’ loose their life; grieving parents of deceased asking only one question “Who will bring back our children?”

CJP demands immediate action against the two BJP Leaders for electoral violations in Jharkhand, urges the State Election Commission to enforce accountability and safeguard democratic integrity

From financial independence to safety and health, the MVA government’s comprehensive manifesto lays the foundation for a gender-equal Maharashtra, where women are empowered to thrive in every sphere of life.

Delay in Decadal Census: 2021 Census likely to be conducted in 2025, how the delay in decadal census, caste-survey, delimitation, and Women’s Reservation Bill intersect in shaping the future of representation in Indian democracy