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UN experts condemn India’s crackdown on youth-led protests, flag 7,000 detentions and alleged sexual abuse
In a strong rebuke of the Modi-led government’s handling of dissent, 24 UN human rights experts have called for an end to excessive force, blanket assembly bans and arbitrary detentions
International organisations support Indians farmers: NYT carries full page declaration
Foreign MPs, labour organisations, celebrities, activists, progressive groups world over, express solidarity with the Framers' Movement in India
Is Meena Harris using her aunt Kamala’s name to build her own brand?
Meena’s books and clothing brand come under the scanner amidst allegations of profiting from her VP aunt’s fame
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
Members of the India caucus also raised concerns about internet shutdowns
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
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