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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
Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority offers assistance to displaced Manipuri students
Ever since the conflict flared up in Manipur in May 2023, the state has seen large-scale displacement as the violence continues. Many families, including students, have been displaced leading the government to take necessary measures to address the loss in education and safety.
Displacement due to Airport Expansions? Union Response in Rajya Sabha Leaves Questions Unanswered
Incomplete compensation details and land acquisition figures for airport raise concerns; lack of clarity in government responses
The Israel-India-U.S. Triangle
In 1981, India’s post office issued a stamp showing the flags...
Over 5 years, 1033 serious coal accidents reported, 717 took place in Telangana alone
Data provided in Rajya Sabha showed stark decrease in allotment of funds from 2019; total fatalities in 5 years recorded at 245
Telangana State Elections: Polarising voters doesn’t yield results for BJP, key leaders lose seats
Only serial hate speaker T. Raja Singh able to retain his seat, taste of defeat on four seats for the party
Dr Kafeel Khan booked again, this time over book ‘inciting people, creating division’
In September 2020, the Allahabad High Court revoked charges under National Security Act (NSA) against Khan, and ordered to immediately release him as he had been in a Mathura jail for nearly six months.
Delhi’s Sunder nursery basti demolished, residents displaced
As part of plans for gentrification drive, the basti located near Delhi’s Sundar nursery was recently demolished, rendering hundreds of people homeless and without shelter in decreasing temperatures.
‘Pleasing Their Political Bosses’ say doctors outraged over NMC’s ‘Clandestine’ logo shift
The National Medical Commission has reportedly rebranded itself with an image of Hindu deity Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods, at the centre of its logo, and the word 'Bharat' written above it.
Haryana: Outraged, farmers groups demand minister’s ouster for demeaning remarks on wives of farmers
Former Congress chief minister, Hooda also criticised the agriculture minister & BJP leader J.P. Dalal who is facing week-long protests and sharp criticism after he attacked farmers, their wives and daughters in a recent speech. BJP says he was referring to ‘self-styled’ leaders only.
Gaza and International Humanitarian Law
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