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A group of experts from the power sector, retired bureaucrats and bank officials called the People's Commission on Public Sector and Public Services has “demanded an independent judicial investigation into these allegations to uncover the role of implicated entities and public officials, assess the financial loss to consumers, and ensure accountability. Those found guilty must face prosecution, blacklisting and financial penalties, including compensation to affected consumers.

Earlier, Allahabad University issued a formal warning to Prof. Vikram Harijan over his alleged comments on Hindu deities, urging him to avoid sensitive discussions that could harm the institution’s reputation. Despite the controversy and social media backlash, the Dalit professor remains steadfast, pledging to continue challenging caste-based discrimination and superstition.

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

In this review, the writer examines how Dr Anand Teltumbde, the distinguished academic and human rights defender eradicates the hyperbole that turns Ambedkar into a demi-god.

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

While the bail is a temporary relief, it represents a major step in securing Sahid Ali’s full legal recognition as a citizen, with CJP committed to ensuring to help all those in Assam who face similar struggles in proving their rightful identity and citizenship