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Social media can support or undermine democracy – it comes down to how it’s designed
Every design choice that social media platforms make nudges users toward certain actions, values and emotional states.It is a design choice to offer a news feed that combines verified...
Rona Wilson moves Bombay HC, demands probe into ‘planted evidence’
The activist demanded an SIT probe after an American digital forensics firm found malware was used to plant evidence on his laptop
Bhima Koregaon case: Was evidence planted to implicate activists?
US-based digital forensics firm finds malware was used to plant incriminating letters!
Biden stresses a desire to defend democratic norms on call with Modi
During the call, President Biden talked about the importance of committing to democratic values to maintain the close relationship between the two countries.
The crux of the matter
It appears that the government of India and the ruling party are insensitive to matters that all the world find heart-rending
PPCBC condemns arrests of Indian journalists covering farmers’ movement
Canadian Punjabi Press Club members hold demonstration outside Indian consulate in Vancouver
Super Bowl features 30-second farmers protest advertisement
The Fresno Sikh community along with the city Mayor expressed solidarity with Indian farmers in their battle to assert their basic human rights.
Allow peaceful protest by farmers: US Congress to India
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India falls to 53rd rank in Global Democracy Index due to ‘democratic backsliding’
Last year, India was ranked at 51st position and continues to be a “flawed democracy” like 51 other countries
British Parliament may consider debate on Indian farmers’ protests
UK Parliament's Petitions Committee may hold debate at Westminster Hall in the House of Commons on the farmers protests and press freedom in India
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