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Over 130 opposition MPs urge MeitY Minister to scrap Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act 2023

Opposition MPs have sounded the alarm over the controversial amendment, warning that Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act strikes at the heart of transparency by altering a key safeguard in the RTI Act— amending the crucial exception in Section 8(1)(j), which affirms that ‘information which cannot be denied to Parliament or a State Legislature shall not be denied to any person’, they allege that the changes pushed through the DPDP Act drastically weaken the RTI, dealing a serious blow to the public's right to know

Bodh Gaya: Why the Mahabodhi Temple must be handed over to Buddhists

When all progressive political thought have acknowledged Bodh Gaya’s identity as a Buddhist shrine, what stops political parties from ensuring that this demand becomes a reality?

India saw 84 internet shutdowns in 2024: Access Now Report

In 2024, India recorded 84 internet shutdowns, the highest among democratic nations, according to Access Now’s report "Emboldened Offenders, Endangered Communities." While India saw a decrease from 116 shutdowns in 2023, it still remains a significant player in global internet disruptions

TN: Tribals Flay Govt Delay in Clearing FRA Applications, Issuing ST Certificates

Hundreds of ST communities protested in Chennai demanding filling up of vacancies in government departments, land titles for the needy, healthcare facilities and tribal hostels.

‘TN resists Hindi domination because we know where it ends, the extinguishing of ancient languages’: ML Stalin to DMK cadres

CM Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin has, in a creative political assault against the union government’s push to a monolithic state, has penned three letters to his cadres; on three consecutive days: these letters explain how many Indian languages Hindi has “swallowed” and the challenges of Hindi imposition on states and their cultures

DUJ condemns denial of media entry into Delhi Assembly by BJP government

In a statement issued today, the DUJ has condemned the selective yet widespread denial of press entry to the media covering the ongoing Delhi Assembly proceedings

The Rise of the Far-Right in Europe: From margins to mainstream

While the rise of the right across Europe and USA is rooted on economic distress and social alienation, the challenges facing these right-wing coalitions are significant. Their agendas—marked by climate denialism, opposition to immigration, and scepticism toward international cooperation—often clash with urgent global priorities

Rejecting NEP embodies Tamil Nadu’s fight for federal autonomy

Tamil Nadu fiercely opposes the National Education Policy, calling it an attack on federalism and a vehicle for Hindi imposition, undermining linguistic diversity and regional autonomy.

Rohingya Genocide 2012-2018: Argentinian Court issues arrest warrants to Myanmar military leaders

Argentina becomes the first of several nations approached under the principle of universal jurisdiction on the issue of justice for Rohingyas of Myanmar; while Germany has rejected another complaint, the United Kingdom is examining evidence and Turkey and the Philippines have yet to respond

Power Sector Employees Call Countrywide Strike on June 26 Against Privatisation

EEFI will also take part in the all-India strike being planned by central trade unions in May against the four labour codes.

Hizb ut-Tahrir: Radical thoughts influencing global mainstream politics – Part 1

Its stated objective is the re-establishment of the Islamic Caliphate, which it sees as the only legitimate governing system for Muslims worldwide

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Over 130 opposition MPs urge MeitY Minister to scrap Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act 2023

Opposition MPs have sounded the alarm over the controversial amendment, warning that Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act strikes at the heart of transparency by altering a key safeguard in the RTI Act— amending the crucial exception in Section 8(1)(j), which affirms that ‘information which cannot be denied to Parliament or a State Legislature shall not be denied to any person’, they allege that the changes pushed through the DPDP Act drastically weaken the RTI, dealing a serious blow to the public's right to know

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