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Karnataka: SIR Interrogated

A report, The SIR Investigation Report—A Narrative of Betrayal and Tears was released by the Anti-SIR Alliance and the Citizens’ Vote Protection Committee today; the report documents the (mal) implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka

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A George Floyd moment in India, I can’t breathe: Delhi HC on oxygen shortage

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Muslim Covid warriors save lives with oxygen ‘langars’, ambulance services

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K’taka HC seeks govt’s plan of procuring oxygen and vaccines

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Karnataka: SIR Interrogated

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