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Bihar & the Delusion of Independent Journalism: A Free Speech Record of Five Years

Free Speech Collective (FSC), has published a detailed report of Bihar’s Free Speech Record, November ‘20-’25 which it released on November 5 and may be accessed hereFree Speech CollectiveWith...

Union data shows increasing beneficiaries of scholarships for OBCs in the past 5 years

While the overview seems positive, a closer look at the data unveils varied trends, almost 8 states show a decrease in the number of beneficiaries

Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority offers assistance to displaced Manipuri students

Ever since the conflict flared up in Manipur in May 2023, the state has seen large-scale displacement as the violence continues. Many families, including students, have been displaced leading the government to take necessary measures to address the loss in education and safety.

31 years after Babri Mosque demolition perpetrators in power

The RSS-BJP government of India led by a seasoned...

MOE: Alarming dropout rates among SC, ST, and OBC students in premium institutes of India since 2018

In response to a question posed by opposition MPs from BSP and DMK, in Lok Sabha, Minister of Education Subhas Sarkar, disclosed dismal statistics about the high dropout rates among students from marginalised communities

Stop treating journalists like terrorists, media unions tell government as the 17th Lok Sabha begins

Release jailed editors, drop criminal charges, stop muzzling media through draconian laws, and enact a law to protect journalists from persecution: NAJ, DUJ, KUJ and others; several unions of working journalists have appealed strongly for enactment of a law to protect media persons from false prosecutions and enactment of the Wage Board and establishment of a Media Commission of India

Recent reports suggest that higher education enrolment in Muslims continues to decline

Recent reports by government agencies and officials have revealed fresh data and insights that indicate, that Muslim educational enrolment continues to face a steep decline

Bihar: How festival holidays become target of fake news

Two days ago, Bihar's Education Department released the list of school holiday, which was then blown out of proportion by the media, sparking a misinformation wave

UGC asks Maharashtra colleges to encourage students to attend the celebration of RSS leader’s birthday

A UGC circular has encouraged and invited participation for the birthday celebrations of an RSS-ABVP leader in Maharashtra’s colleges.

Restore the channel, Media Star World, DUJ tells YouTube

The popular news channel headed by veteran journalist, MA Kazmi was pulled off the platform reportedly without any procedural intimation

Honouring an unsung hero, former prime minister VP Singh

It was a pleasant surprise to see former Prime...

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