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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

India braces for a possible extension of an altered lockdown

PM will hold meeting via video conferencing with state CMs today, some states have already ordered an extended lockdown

Remembering Jyotiba Phule, on His 189th Birth Anniversary, April 11

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Bombay HC puts District legal Authorities to work to ensure the marginalised get relief

The court directed that representations be made to Collectors by those who are in need of relief from government

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

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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

Caged in Police Vans, Beaten in Custody, Journalists Attacked: Delhi’s crackdown on anti-CEC protests draws UN condemnation

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