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MoEFCC subverting the Forest Rights Act, 2006: 150 Citizens groups

Over 150 countrywide organisations have in a communication to Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined how the Forest Rights Act, 2006 is being consistently undermined, threatening not just Adivasis but forests and the environment

Statement of journalists on treatment given to Moneeza Hashmi

Press Statement:  May 14 2018Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar PushpakarWe are...

How Arctic Weather Could Affect Indian Farmers

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SC transfers Kathua Rape and Murder case to Punjab, will monitor trial

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Indians Richer But Less Happy Today Than 3 Years Ago

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Activists slam Govt-Dalmiya deal about Red Fort Maintenance

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Economist Ashok Mitra Dies on Mayday

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How Hate for Muslims and Rohingyas Sells and Spreads on Social Media

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