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UN Rights Experts flag Discrimination in ECI’s SIR exercise, seek India’s response

Three United Nations’ Special Rapporteurs have formally written to the Indian government on expressing serious concerns over alleged discrimination against the minorities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted by the ECI –especially in West Bengal –and seeking information on steps taken to ensure that the process aligns with India’s obligations under international human rights law

US authorities halt funding to WWF, WCS on allegations of atrocities

In the name of “conservation”, wildlife NGOs destroy the lives of indigenous tribals peoples says Survival International

Rally in Canada against fascism and attacks on the rights of famers in India

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh, Indians Abroad for Pluralist India (IAPI) held a demonstration to oppose growing state violence in India in Surrey on Sunday, September 27.

Pandemic dance video teaches how to engage with Covid-19 

Vancouver-based  Indo-Canadian poet has a remedy to survive the current crisis by remaining connected with nature.   

14 US Senators demand India be designated CPC

They made the demand in a letter to the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Friend or agent: US arm of OFBJP registers as foreign ‘agent’ of the Indian party

The group that lobbies abroad to further BJP’s international goals denies being under investigation by the DOJ though

UN bats for Indigenous Peoples’ rights amidst the Covid-19 pandemic

OHCHR issues guidance on protection of Indigenous Rights to healthcare, information, livelihood, land and other resources 

Remove the existing bad apples in your basket 

Some advice to Facebook Chief Zuckerberg on hiring practices 

Indian diaspora stands with Prahsant Bhushan

On Wednesday, many Indian organisations in America came together to voice their support for Prashant Bhushan and discuss the current condition of the right to free speech in India

Canadian Punjabi Press Club condemns attack on journalists in Delhi  

Three journalists of The Caravan had been physically attacked and verbally abused, a female reporter was also sexually harassed

Facebook protects hate speech by  ‘regime favourites’ of ruling BJP?

A Wall Street Journal report says that by turning a blind eye to controversial hate speech by Indian politicians, the social media platform was favouring Modi's BJP

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