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As mining lobby “hijacks” Ajmer public hearing, “tokenism” on Aravallis condemned

The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Rajasthan has raised serious questions on the tokenisms behind the recent public hearings on the Aravallis, and condemned the “hijacking” of the process by the “mining lobby”

Government hospital to compensate for unforeseen death and injury: Madras HC  

The court directed a government hospital to compensate an aggrieved Dalit family, albeit it was not a case of medical negligence

Farmers struggle highlights the importance of ensuring laws are based on meaningful consultations: UN High Commissioner 

India’s permanent representative at the UNHCR responds to the oral update by calling the High Commissioner lacking in “objectivity and impartiality”

India’s youth stand in solidarity with annadaatas on Yuva Kisan Diwas

Farmer leaders thank youngsters for showing solidarity; also hail the Punjab & Haryana High Court for granting bail to activist Nodeep Kaur

NHRC issues notice to MoD for compensating victim of Army’s “indiscriminate” firing

The NHRC accessed the report of the inquiry magistrate who held that an innocent villager was killed due to firing by special forces in Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh

Will return to sit with farmers at Singhu protest site: Nodeep Kaur

The labour rights activist was released on bail on Friday, added that fellow activist Shiv Kumar’s condition is very bad

18-year-old dies at Singhu border on Yuva Kisan Diwas

Farmers as well as villagers in Punjab mourned the death of the young boy who travelled to the city to join farmers protest

375 million Indian children to suffer after-effects of Covid-19 pandemic: State of India’s Environment 2021 report

The annual publication by CSE, comprising a 442-page report of news, views and analysis received a huge positive response from journalists and activists for its thorough information.

Punjab and Haryana HC grants bail to Nodeep Kaur

She had been lodged in Karnal Jail since January 12 for offences of attempt to murder, rioting, extortion and obstructing a public servant on duty

Delhi court protects Shantanu Muluk from arrest in Toolkit case

The court has adjourned the matter in connection with the toolkit FIR against Muluk to March 9

Delhi HC grants bail to Rashid, a rickshaw-puller accused in Delhi Riots

The court held that the call detail records does not establish his presence at the riots site, almost a year after his incarceration

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As mining lobby “hijacks” Ajmer public hearing, “tokenism” on Aravallis condemned

The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Rajasthan has raised serious questions on the tokenisms behind the recent public hearings on the Aravallis, and condemned the “hijacking” of the process by the “mining lobby”

₹6,812 crore on UP publicity, ₹550 crore on PM’s foreign visits: Official data reveals government spending patterns

From publicity campaigns across Uttar Pradesh to diplomatic tours abroad, official figures reveal how public funds have been spent on government outreach   

Piyush Mishra, Jharkhand and the Blind Spot of Progressive Men

Raising troubling questions about personal choices and contradictions, the author, both a professional and political activist, queries the active presence of the person at the Jharkand protests and his token support for the Jantar Mantar students uprising that saw brute police actions