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Jagdeep Chhokar: A relentless pursuer of electoral and democratic reforms passes away
Since his retirement from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, he was co-founder of the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR); besides, he had also been associated with ‘Aajeevika’ Bureau for over a decade, working on internal migration related issues
India tops list of countries at risk due to misinformation: what does this mean for India’s democracy?
As India grows as a developing power, misinformation and its tendency to lead to violence is an ongoing concern
Massive protest in Delhi by Bharat Mukti Morcha with one demand- REMOVE EVMs, SAVE DEMOCRACY
Led by Waman Meshram, a crowd of thousands can be seen gathered at Jantar Mantar, Sharad Pawar in presence
Rajasthan: State Education Minister warns of bulldozer action against teachers
BJP’s Madan Dilawar has hit a controversy recently after promising “bulldozer action” for teachers who do not behave appropriately with students
75th Republic Day of India: Hindutva Juggernaut Rolls on to Demolish Democratic-Secular Indian Republic?
Since Narender Bhai Modi, who claims to be a...
Let’s Save the Republic on our 75th Republic Day
This 75th Republic Day celebration of India provides an...
Global Risks 2024: misinformation and climate risks some of the biggest challenges of the coming decade
The report by the World Economic Forum highlights four key forces that are shaping what is considered to be global risks to human life. India has ranked highest on the list of societies that could be adversely affected by the rise of misinformation, a key risk identified by the report
Bombay HC refuses to prohibit Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil’s protest in Mumbai on republic day
The division bench of the HC stated that the State has the power to take necessary measures to prevent law and order situation, blockage of roads; the morcha has reached Panvel today, and will be entering Mumbai tomorrow morning
Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra sees large crowds in Barpeta, Assam
BJP-led Assam government tries to fuel communal angle, while Rahul Gandhi's inclusive Yatra gains public support despite disruptions
Will Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram in Ayodhya mark the end of all conflicts?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at Ayodhya...
Memorandum to ECI to implement its constitutional mandate and conduct free and fair election
Prominent citizens raise serious concerns regarding the country’s electoral process due to lack of public trust in EVM/VVPAT voting, reports of arbitrary deletions in Electoral Rolls and increased secrecy in political party funding
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Jagdeep Chhokar: A relentless pursuer of electoral and democratic reforms passes away
Since his retirement from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, he was co-founder of the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR); besides, he had also been associated with ‘Aajeevika’ Bureau for over a decade, working on internal migration related issues
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