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Censorship: The Wire, India’s credible news and analysis portal blocked, widespread condemnation
The Wire, founded by Siddharth Varadarajan, MK Venu and Siddharth Bhatia a decade ago, was served blocking orders by the government of India on the morning of May 9; the censorship action has been widely condemned
The right to peaceful protest in India, do citizens have that right?
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From raising a collective voice against “injustice” to becoming the victims of the government retaliation; Indian jurisprudence on the right to protest/dissent in context of Article 19 of the Indian Constitution is patchy with the omnipresent executive diktat overruling a fundamental right
Detained and dehumanized: The plight of Rohingya refugees in detention centres
A report, "Destinies Under Detention", reveals dehumanizing conditions in detention centres for Rohingya refugees. The centres lack sunlight, clean water, and basic necessities like blankets and mattresses. Rohingya detainees are forced to clean the facilities without pay, exacerbating their plight and highlighting the need for dignified treatment and human rights protection of refugees
Assam: Partial relief, over 9 lakh people to get Aadhaar card, serious questions for excluded 18 lakh
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With over 18 lakh people still denied access to essential services, questions arise about the criteria, fairness and transparency of the Assam government's recent decision to unblock Aadhaar cards for only a fraction of those affected
Balancing Countervailing Rights: SC lays down guidelines for portrayal of Persons with Disabilities in visual media
The Supreme Court, on July 8, in the case of Nipun Malhotra vs. Sony Pictures Films Pvt Ltd [2024 INSC 465] has laid down a framework for the portrayal of Persons with Disabilities in visual media like cinema.
Kangana dancing to the tune of external forces, domestic lackeys Adani, Ambani: AIKS
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The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has demanded apology...
Proposed Telangana record rights Bill ‘could undermine’ land rights in scheduled areas
The proposed Telangana Record of Rights Bill, 2024, seeks...
“We have come to save public education, shoot us if you will,” feisty JNUSU president Dhananjay challenges Delhi police
The protest march, led by JNUSU leadership including its president, Dhananjay, was raising the demands for removal of a person from the teaching faculty allegedly involved in inappropriate behaviour apart from several issues related to scholarships, access and public education
BJP MP Kangana’s foul mouthed slip against farmers, again, compels saffron party to a hurried public apology
Issuing a public statement on X, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) distances itself from another foul mouthed faux pas by its elected MP from Mandi, HP, after she says “dead bodies were hanging from trees,” rapes happened during farmers protests!
Workers who sowed a Seed: Story of IIT Bombay Workers’ Fight for Gratuity
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Adverse impact of climate change? 43% of farmers found half of their standing crops damaged
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