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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
Covid-19 impact: Child Labour likely to increase
A joint report by the ILO and UNICEF finds that millions of children are at risk of being pulled out of school and forced to work for a living
Should the Ulema Take Themselves Seriously?
The Ulama would perhaps be very disappointed to learn that their new role as the guide and leader of Muslims is in fact a gift bestowed on them, not by Muslims, but by the Christian British
Ranjan and Anjan Gogoi: Quid pro bros?
The former CJI who presided over controversial cases and allegedly ruled in favour of the regime wasn’t the only one to benefit unexpectedly from the center’s benevolence
Bhim Army’s Azad urges Delhi LG to grant him security for Delhi visit
In his letter, Azad expressed concerns over the safety of the people from the minorities and people of the SC/ST/OBC community
High level committee visited Kokrajhar Detention camp
Kokrajhar, November 19: Dainik Asom reports that a high-level...
Tussle ensues between India and Nepal over disputed Kalapani area
Disputed area is part of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand on the Indian map and part, while Nepal says it is part of its Darchula district
In Gujarat, even Dalit Cops are not spared, driven out of temple, refused food
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Decoding Hate: Amid the Kamlesh Tiwari murder investigation, Twitter spews hate against the entire Muslim community
On October 18, 2019, Kamlesh Tiwari, a key leader...
BUS KARO, BMC! Chief Pardeshi says BEST will only be a feeder service in the future
Buses to operate on routes outside railways, Metro and...
Why Govt schemes to modernise madrasas can’t provide quality education to poor Muslims
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