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The cost of a wrongful deportation
The return of four West Bengal residents after Supreme Court intervention highlights the constitutional consequences of deporting individuals before verifying their citizenship
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Ground Report Assam: Covid-19 leads to mass starvation as water-starved farm lands run dry
Tracts of farmlands cultivated by the small farmer growing tomatoes, chili, brinjal, lemons and watermelons are shriveling up due to water supply being cut during Assam’s lock down, even while the urban poor are forced to buy vegetables at exorbitant prices; dealers in curd and cheese are in dire straits; the question then is, who is profiteering from the COVID 19 lock down?
Assam records first Covid-19 death from Hailakandi district
As India grapples with 6825 confirmed cases of coronavirus, the state of Assam has witnessed its first death due to the infection.
Daughter runs campaign to raise money for PPEs for mother’s hospital
Aru Bharitya’s mother is a general surgeon at SMS hospital Jaipur, which is facing a shortage of PPEs
Letter from joint memorandum of organizations condemning hate and communalization amid Covid-19
The representatives of the organizations have recorded testimonies of various Muslims who have been allegedly racially attacked in Jaipur and Jodhpur
MOHFW clarifies confusion over suspension of compliance under PCPNDT Rules
The clarification issued through PIB states that records are to be maintained, only submission is extended
Anand Parvat Daily Hawkers’ Association condemns racial profiling of hawkers amid Covid-19
The association also said that the directive only allowing hawkers with ID cards and certificates will deprive other hawkers of their livelihood
Covid-19: No escape for cyber crooks as police tightens net to control fake news
Police from various states are acting quickly to curb fake news, hate speech and misinformation on social media
Telangana HC takes cognizance of letter on police excess during lockdown
The Court has asked the state to respond whether necessary action has been taken against the officers.
Covid-19: Decision pending on extending nationwide lockdown
As cases spike in many places, PM calls for consultations with state governments, other parties, about if and when to lift the lockdown
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