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As Indian Elections Near, a Delhi Chief Minister’s Arrest Raises Concern: After his party's meteoric rise, the national government’s detainment of ...
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Quick Glance: Arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Raises Concern Ahead of Indian Elections
- When Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March for an alleged liquor scam by the Enforcement Directorate, it marked the latest incident in a long list of legal offensives against opposition leaders ahead of the Indian general elections.
- Surveys indicate the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead, but concerns over unemployment and inflation could boost the opposition.
- Opposition parties in India, critical of Modi, see recent developments as a government attempt to use central agencies to pressure political opponents.
- Kejriwal's arrest could pave the way in Delhi for President's Rule, leading to the dissolution of the AAP-led government with the BJP taking control of the state.
'Is your apology same size as misleading ads?' SC asks Patanjali founders: Patanjali misleading ad case: Ramdev says he would publish a bigger apology in ...
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Musk and Australia argue over video of knife attack on X: In Sydney, a priest was attacked with a knife during a mass that was broadcast live on the internet ...
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Quick Glance: Dispute Over Video of Knife Attack on X
- The owner of X, Elon Musk, refuses to delete the video of a knife attack in Sydney from his platform, leading to a dispute with the Australian authorities.
- Australian authorities demand the global removal of the video, while X is only willing to block access in Australia.
- Elon Musk defends freedom of speech and criticizes the authorities for limiting free expression.
- Authorities file a lawsuit to force the removal of the video, while Musk is criticized for publishing violent content on his platform.
SC rejects pleas seeking 100% verification of EVM votes with VVPAT slips: Supreme Court VVPAT Decision: The court also said that regressive measures to revert to ...
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CM Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, worked with AAP leaders: ED to SC: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is the "kingpin and key conspirator" of the excise ...
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India's top court declines to order any change to vote-counting process: India's Supreme Court declined on Friday to order any change to the vote-counting ...
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Misleading ads: Patanjali issues fresh apology. This time, more prominent: The Supreme Court had earlier questioned the size and visibility of Patanjali ...
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TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech': The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.
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Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Inside Indian polls: Modi’s lies, fake news and media that does not question: Modi has been on a spree of ‘interviews’ with no interruptions, follow-ups ...
newslaundry.com/2024/04/18/inside-indian-polls-modis-lies-fake-news-and-media-that-does-not-question
India set for major overhaul of criminal justice system with new laws: CJI: Hailing the enactment of the new criminal justice laws as a watershed moment for ...
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On EVMs, Supreme Court has punctured opposition: Opposition leaders’ allegations lack consistency and evidence. Worse, their narrative flips depending on their ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/evm-crediblity-supreme-court-opposition-9292840/
SC reserves verdict on cross-verification of votes using EVMs with VVPAT: The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas seeking complete ...
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Congress wanted to give SC, ST quota to Muslims: PM Narendra Modi: He said the Congress' actions betrayed that it didn't respect either the Constitution or B R ...
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SC issues notice to EC on plea seeking re-election if NOTA gets majority: Lok Sabha elections 2024: Petition filed by motivational speaker Shiv Khera wants NOTA ...
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Significant human rights abuses in India, says U.S. report: The U.S. State Department, in its 2023 Human Rights Report, has flagged “credible reports” of more ...
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‘Significant abuse in Manipur, govt took minimal credible steps’: US report on human rights in India
newslaundry.com/2024/04/23/significant-abuse-in-manipur-govt-took-minimal-credible-steps-us-report-on-human-rights-in-india
SC questions EVMs, VVPAT counting process; rejects return to ballot paper: EVM-VVPAT Case Update: A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta heard ...
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‘Everyone will regret it,’ says PM Narendra Modi on scrapping of electoral bonds scheme
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Probe alleged quid pro quo revealed through electoral bonds, says plea in Supreme Court
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Will bring back electoral bonds after wider consultations, says Nirmala Sitharaman
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Congress wants to give reservations to ‘special vote bank’ by reducing SC/ST quota: PM Narendra Modi
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SC grants Centre one week to provide relief to drought-stricken Karnataka: Karnataka Drought: Karnataka government has sought financial assistance of Rs 18,171 ...
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Decode Politics: PM’s ‘Muslim quota’ attack on Congress: What lies beneath?: 14 Muslim groups identified as backward were given 4% quota in united Andhra in ...
indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/decode-politics-pm-muslim-quota-attack-congress-9286636/
“For a matter which involves Rs 700 per month, the state or Union must have spent Rs 7 lakh & too from the public exchequer”
– #SupremeCourt in Aug 2023 ... Show more
More Courtrooms, Judges & Tech Won’t Reduce India's Pending Cases When The Biggest Litigator Is The Govt
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Live updates: US college campuses see pro-Palestinian protests: Pro-Palestinian protests continue at major US universities where several schools have called ...
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BJP may bring back electoral bonds after 2024 elections: FM Sitharaman: Electoral bond issue: Finance Minister Sitharaman said electoral bonds could be ...
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‘5G scam is going to be the biggest scam’: AAP’s Sanjay Singh on Centre’s request on spectrum case
indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/5g-scam-biggest-scam-aap-sanjay-singh-spectrum-case-9288051/
General election in India 2024: The most important answers: Due to the size of the country, the vote will take place in seven stages. 2,600 parties are running ...
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India election: Second phase of voting begins: The second phase of the Indian general election has begun, and 160 million people are eligible to vote in this ...
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India election: Narendra Modi seeks to secure third term in power: PM’s Bharatiya Janata party targets increased majority to tighten grip over politics and ...
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Protests at US universities: “Stop the nonsense”: Anti-Israel protests at US universities are spreading. In addition to the Middle East conflict ...
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'No one should be scared': PM Modi on his vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is focused on making India developed by ...
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Delhi court rejects Brij Bhushan’s plea seeking further probe in sexual harassment case
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Congress manifesto promises Muslims a free hand in slaughtering cows, claims Yogi Adityanath
indianexpress.com/elections/congress-manifesto-promises-muslims-a-free-hand-in-slaughtering-cows-claims-yogi-adityanath-9292798/
‘Nehru, Indira were not fools’: JNU VC says uniformity in religion, language cannot be imposed
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Check claims that BJP got extra votes in EVMs during mock polls in Kerala, Supreme Court tells EC
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"Right to freedom of opinion": Hallervorden sees no anti-Semitism in Gaza poem: In a three-minute video, cabaret artist Dieter Hallervorden recites a poem about ...
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India's Modi warns of 'black money' in political funding after old system scrapped by court
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Indian Supreme Court allows 14-year-old rape survivor to abort 28-week pregnancy
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So much for free speech on X; Musk confirms new users must soon pay to post: The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said.
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Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
From media to bureaucracy, there’s plenty of blame to go around for the Patanjali fiasco
newslaundry.com/2024/04/13/from-media-to-bureaucracy-theres-plenty-of-blame-to-go-around-for-the-patanjali-fiasco
The Self-Determination Act is an attack on the reality of life for the majority: In Germany, people will in future be able to change their registered gender at ...
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Quick Glance: Self-Determination Law: Threat to Women and Children
- In Germany, individuals can easily change their registered gender, but at the expense of children and women.
- The Self-Determination Law allows gender changes without a medical certificate from the age of 14, even against parental consent.
- While the law focuses on minorities, it jeopardizes the reality of the majority, especially children and women.
- Women protest the law due to the potential risk of biological men entering protected spaces, while the law also presents other questionable aspects.
Bhima Koregaon case: Former professor Shoma Sen released from prison: On April 5, the Supreme Court had observed that the allegations of terrorism against Sen ...
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Lakhimpur Kheri case: Ashish Mishra violating bail conditions, victims’ families tell Supreme Court
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USC says it is canceling its 'main stage' commencement ceremony: After tensions led USC to drop its valedictorian and keynote speaker from its main commencement ...
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Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
SC rejects pleas seeking 100% verification of EVM votes with VVPAT slips, return to ballot papers
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SC rejects pleas seeking verification of all EVM votes with VVPAT slips: After a 2019 Supreme Court order, VVPAT slips from only five randomly selected polling ...
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‘Good work but can’t degrade allopathy’: SC asks Patanjali to tender public apology in a week
newslaundry.com/2024/04/16/good-work-but-cant-degrade-allopathy-sc-asks-patanjali-to-tender-public-apology-in-a-week
‘Don’t try to bring down the system’, says Supreme Court on pleas to count all VVPAT slips
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Teachers gather against Calcutta HC order in SSC recruitment case: WB Teachers' Recruitment Scam: The political heat in West Bengal has been giving the rising ...
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Delhi High Court dismisses PIL seeking extraordinary interim bail for CM Arvind Kejriwal, imposes Rs 75k costs
indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-high-court-pil-interim-bail-cm-arvind-kejriwal-9284297/
Modi’s vision: capitalizing on the gaming generation: I use emotions for many and reason for few. Adolf hitler Humans are first emotional beings ...
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India's 10% GDP contributors struggle to vote due to job loss, & travel expenses. The #ElectionCommission's Remote #EVM initiative remains a proposal ...
newslaundry.com/2024/04/15/vote-or-lose-jobs-the-impossible-dilemma-facing-migrant-workers-in-india
Criticism, praise of Texas governor after dramatic use of troopers on protesters: The three-term governor on Wednesday ordered scores of riot gear-clad state ...
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Supreme Court seeks EC’s response on plea seeking re-election when NOTA gets maximum votes
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Supreme Court issues notice to office of Bengal Governor Ananda Bose over alleged inaction in assenting to bills
deccanherald.com/india/west-bengal/supreme-court-issues-notice-to-office-of-bengal-governor-ananda-bose-over-alleged-inaction-in-assenting-to-bills-2988613
View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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BJP tilted level playing field through electoral bonds, ED raids: Prashant Bhushan
deccanherald.com/elections/india/bjp-tilted-level-playing-field-through-electoral-bonds-ed-raids-prashant-bhushan-2987381
US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities
reuters.com/world/india/us-rights-report-india-cites-abuses-manipur-harassment-media-minorities-2024-04-22/
'India pushed towards black money': PM Modi on scrapping of electoral bonds scheme by Supreme Court
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Quick Glance: Modi Warns of Black Money and Benefits of Electoral Bond Scheme
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the significance of the electoral bond scheme as a tool for disclosing donations to political parties.
- Modi cautioned that the Supreme Court's abolition of the electoral bonds system had pushed the country towards black money in elections, leading to future regrets.
- He pointed out areas for enhancement within the system and defended the objective of making electoral processes more transparent and free from black money.
- Modi took on the Opposition, accusing them of spreading falsehoods about electoral bonds, and disclosed information regarding corporate donations made through the system.
The Crackdown on Student Protesters: Columbia University is at the center of a growing showdown over the war in Gaza and the limits of free speech.
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/podcasts/the-daily/the-crackdown-on-student-protesters.html
Delhi High Court chides Arvind Kejriwal, says he puts personal interest over national interest
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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Baba Ramdev: The yoga guru under fire over 'natural cures': Formed by Baba Ramdev and his close aide Acharya Balkrishna in 2006, Patanjali sells ...
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Kyrgyz journalist Aike Beishekeyeva planned to celebrate her 23rd birthday over cake w/her colleagues at @TemirovLive .
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With Journalists Behind Bars, Kyrgyzstan Enters New Era of Repression - OCCRP: The authorities have accused Temirov Live, a respected investigative outlet ...
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'My school abandoned me': California university cancels pro-Palestinian student's commencement speech
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Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
- USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.
- The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.
- Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.
- The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
Actions required to protect judiciary from ‘unwarranted pressures’, 21 former judges tell CJI
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From media to bureaucracy, there’s plenty of blame to go around for the Patanjali fiasco
newslaundry.com/2024/04/13/from-media-to-bureaucracy-theres-plenty-of-blame-to-go-around-for-the-patanjali-fiasco
Donald Trump immunity case: US SC hears Trump's immunity case : It's a double court day for former President Donald Trump today, the hush money trial ...
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren files fresh plea in SC against arrest in money laundering case
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SC orders man to pay Rs 25 lakh financial recompense for depriving woman of her jewellery
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Natalie Brown: Challenging LDS Church orthodoxy, even at BYU, can help students build their faith
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/14/natalie-brown-challenging-lds/
Journalist Soumya Viswanathan’s mother challenges bail granted to murder convicts in Supreme Court
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Not concerned just about Patanjali, but about all FMCG firms deceiving customers, says Supreme Court
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Understanding how Muslims get reservations in India : What have been the various efforts to grant reservation to Muslims in India, especially in Karnataka and ...
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Business history: How Jaypee Infratech’s stalled construction projects left homebuyers in the lurch
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Is India’s BJP the world’s most ruthlessly efficient political party?: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party has built one of the most formidable electoral ...
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Indian Supreme Court's verdict on pleas seeking 100% EVM-VVPAT verification#WIONOriginals #ElectionsOnWION
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