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‘Chalo Delhi’: Thousands march to Supreme court against ‘Vote Chori’, demand Gyanesh Kumar’s removal
Led by the INDIA bloc, the October 12 march brought opposition parties, lawyers, student organisations and civil society onto Delhi’s streets, demanding a halt to the SIR process and accountability for alleged electoral manipulation
Covid-19: Bhilwara model aside, could India have managed outbreak better?
The Bhilwara model cannot hide the lackadaisical approach to monitoring international travelers and tourists
Will India lift the incoming flight ban to let visa overstayers fly back from the US?
US President Donald Trump has said he will order visa sanctions on countries that don’t take back illegal “aliens” in the U.S.
India may beat Covid-19, but will it recover from the unemployment spiral?
CMIE, ILO paint bleak future particularly for unorganized or informal sector workers
Defying order, Rajasthan gov’t allegedly distributes dry ration kit to family instead of all individuals
The joint memorandum of organizations has asked for a clarification in the matter
Is the charge of criminal conspiracy against Tablighi members justified?
The charges invoked in the FIR filed against the Maulana and other members of Tablighi Jamaat are examined here
Sexism in the time of Corona: How the “Corona Dayan” took over social media
The term “dayan” refers to “witch” and on coming into popular use may harm women, especially in rural areas
Covid-19: Assam FT members donate to relief efforts, but stipulate funds not be used for ‘jehadis’
Donors write to Health Minister giving details of donations, but also highlight how their pay hasn’t been increased since 2015
BJP MLA violates lockdown, invites 100 people to birthday bash
Ironically, the MLA educated the villagers on how social distancing was vital to beat Covid-19
Mumbai Police: Social media admins will be held responsible for objectionable content
The Mumbai Police has issued an order in this regard asking admins to moderate content on groups, those found violating norms will be booked
Food prices surge, farm sector suffers as supply and transportation hit amid Covid-19
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