Are you worried about the rising political power of violent white nationalists in America? Well, you’ve got plenty of company, including U.S. national security and … The Violent Urge for Supremacy in the World’s Two Largest DemocraciesRead more
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After Pegasus ‘PR Problem’, Modi Govt Looking for Spyware From Less Exposed Firms
Concerned by a ‘PR problem’, the Narendra Modi government is reported to be looking to spend up to $120 million (over Rs 986 crores) on … After Pegasus ‘PR Problem’, Modi Govt Looking for Spyware From Less Exposed FirmsRead more
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In Nellie, ‘They were killing everyone’
Rashida Begum was just eight years old when the Nellie massacre took place on February 18, 1983. “They surrounded people on all sides and chased … In Nellie, ‘They were killing everyone’Read more
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Nearing 4 Years and After 40 Hearings, No Relief for TCS Sexual Harassment Survivor
A survivor of sexual harassment at the workplace from Chennai, employed at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), said that she had not got justice for nearly … Nearing 4 Years and After 40 Hearings, No Relief for TCS Sexual Harassment SurvivorRead more
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Rising National Income But Declining Welfare of People
INDIA’S per capita income, representing the average income of an Indian citizen, has risen from INR 79,000 in 2013–14 to INR 1,71,000 in 2022–23 — … Rising National Income But Declining Welfare of PeopleRead more
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Lack of data updating has left millions of poor Indians hungry
As one travels through the rural areas of Palamu, Chatra, Khunti and Ranchi, which are among the country’s 150 poorest districts, it is difficult to … Lack of data updating has left millions of poor Indians hungryRead more
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GM mustard: Crop’s release would irreversibly damage the environment
The Supreme Court of India on November 30, 2022, heard arguments challenging the Centre’s go-ahead to environmental clearance for genetically modified (GM) mustard. There may … GM mustard: Crop’s release would irreversibly damage the environmentRead more
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PAN won’t become inoperative if not linked to Aadhaar till SC judgement: Gujarat High court
As per Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, every person who has been allotted a Permenant Account Number (PAN) and who is eligible to … PAN won’t become inoperative if not linked to Aadhaar till SC judgement: Gujarat High courtRead more
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In widening scope of Aadhaar, government is crossing red lines set by Supreme Court
When the government tries to make legislation to indirectly circumvent a court order, it is called colourable legislation. It is understood that the government cannot … In widening scope of Aadhaar, government is crossing red lines set by Supreme CourtRead more
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GM mustard: Need to address economic issues of using the crop
Genetically modified (GM) mustard recently received the Centre’s environmental clearance. The approval received severe backlash, with the critics pointing out how little we know about … GM mustard: Need to address economic issues of using the cropRead more