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Rights group files complaint over electoral roll purges in North 24 Parganas

A formal complaint has been lodged with the Election Commission of India over what rights activists describe as arbitrary and unconstitutional deletions of bona fide citizens from the electoral...

Kisan Shaheed Smarak: A memorial to those who died during the nationwide farmers’ protest 

Metallic flames, anthems and earthen pots full of India’s soil; India’s local artists use their talents to honour the martyrs of the farmers’ struggle.

Calling it “Corona curfew” instead of “lockdown” does little to allay fears

Migrant workers who survived the sudden lockdown of 2020, find themselves dealing with a renewed insecurity a year later, many are packing their bags again

Uttar Pradesh government hospital give anti rabies shots to 3 who came for Covid-19 vaccination

Probe ordered after one woman feels unwell, the three families have complained to the medical superintendent and demanded action against guilty

Back-to-back farmers’ events in coming days: SKM

Farmer leaders announced a series of events that will also honour local citizens and Bahujan supporters for their contribution to the struggle

Covid-19: 71 Vaccination centres shut in Mumbai, shortages reported elsewhere too

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to hold Teeka Utsav’ or ‘Vaccination Festival’ but how are centres with no vaccine stocks supposed to operate?

Why has CAPF man on poll duty, accused of molesting EC a minor not been arrested yet?

West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights has written to the Election Commission of Bengal asking that immediate steps be taken against the accused 

Haryana Property Damage law, an attempt to kill democracy: Protesters

Haryana farmers and other citizens demand the repeal of the recently passed state law that holds protesters accountable for property damage

Stop attack on farmers, repeal hike in fertilizer prices: AIKS

Farmers have demanded an explanation for the exorbitant increase in prices, especially amidst an economically crippling lockdown 

POCSO Act confers a right upon a child to have legal counsel: Bom HC

The court has issued specific directions to ensure that the child is represented with his/her own counsel and that the family is updated about the proceedings at all times

Political blame game continues as Covid-19 infections rise making India 3rd worst hit country

India has now reported 1,26,789 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, another unfortunate milestone has been set and the second wave of infection continues to gain speed

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Delhi, Mumbai: Media organisations sharply criticise UNI eviction

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