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Memories of ‘Nine Eleven’ today
On a day remembered and vilified, the author recalls moments of despair, brute violence and historical significance. All on the ninth of September….
In the US, some cops take a knee, march with protesters in solidarity
If there were no photos and videos most Indians would have dismissed the news of uniformed police personnel hugging a protester as a work of fiction. Many more would have even asked how a protest even took place in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns in place across the globe.
Calls for removal of Trump appointee Mark Kevin Lloyd from USAID
Lloyd has previously allegedly made several Islamophobic statements
European Parliament raises concerns about intimidation of activists in India
Writes to Amit Shah expressing alarm at how UAPA is being used to silence even peaceful protesters
On the US threat to WHO
Trump is resorting to his practice of finding scapegoats for his unforgivable failures.
Trump ends relationship with WHO accusing it of helping China cover up the Coronavirus crisis
Continues tirade against China, blaming it for not only Covid-19, but also collapse of the American economy
Covid-19 pandemic has cost one in six young people their jobs: ILO
Those still employed have seen 23 percent reduction in work hours
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UN raises apprehensions over increase in hate speech and discrimination since adoption of CAA
Also expresses concerns about targeting of Muslims in the country
Who let the virus out: Nation wants to know
India and 61 others, sign resolution seeking inquiry into origin of COVID19 at WHO's annual World Health Assembly
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Memories of ‘Nine Eleven’ today
On a day remembered and vilified, the author recalls moments of despair, brute violence and historical significance. All on the ninth of September….
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