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Seattle City Council in US Adopts Resolution Against India’s CAA-NRC & Religious Prosecution Under Modi Regime

On 3 February 2020, the City of Seattle became the first in the U.S. to adopt a resolution denouncing India’s contentious Citizenship Amendment Act and proposed National Register of Citizens. The resolution was moved by Councilmember Sawant. 

Now Shots Fired at Shaheen Bagh; Only Hindus Will Prevail in India, says Attacker

As per reports emanating from New Delhi, a man fired shots at Shaheen Bagh area where protest against contentious Citizenship Amendment Act is going on for several weeks now.

Indian Supreme Court Grant Bail to 17 Convicts of Gujarat Massacre 2002

As per reports emanating from New Delhi, the Supreme Court of India (SCI) has granted bail to 17 convicts of Gujarat massacre 2002. Around two thousand persons belonging to the Muslim minority were massacred during genocidal violence in February 2002.

CAA-NRC: Bahujan Kranti Morcha Calls for Complete Shut Down in India on Jan. 29

Bahujan Kranti Morcha (BKM), led by Waman Meshram, has called for a complete shut down in the Indian sub-continent on January 29 to protest against CAA, NRC, NRP and EVM.

UK Based Indian Groups Shot Open Letter to Narendra Modi Regarding CAA-NRC-NPR

We are writing to you to express our outrage at India's descent into open fascism under your government. Since 2014 we have watched the growing epidemic of mob-lynching, rapes and attacks on Muslims, Dalits , Christians and Adivasis, along with attacks on dissenters, human rights defenders, journalists, lawyers and even judges who dare to speak out and uphold the truth about what is happening in India under your government.

Why Badals Are Getting Dumped?

BJP leader Manoj Tiwari held a press conference on Monday (Jan. 20) evening declaring saffron party’s alliance with Janta Dal (United) and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) for upcoming Delhi elections, leaving behind the SAD (B).

Inter-Relation of Politics and Capitalism

As the world’s business elite, political leaders and the chatterati show up at the annual Davos conclave in the Swiss Alps this week, the talk is about “Stakeholder Capitalism”. With reference to Devos conclave C. Raja Mohan* has written a write-up that throws light on the inter-relation of politics and capitalism.

Indian Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Controversial CAA; Gives 4 Weeks to GoI to Respond

The Supreme Court of India today (Jan 22) refused to stay the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). The court said that it won't stay CAA without hearing the Government of India (GoI)'s response. The court also hinted that it would set up a five-judge Constitution bench to hear the matter.

“No Easy Answers Here”: NITI Ayog VC Rajiv Kumar on Situation of Indian Economy

Read excerpts from the speech of NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar. He was speaking at the book release of former SEBI Chairman U K Sinha, last Wednesday.

Delhi Polls: What Could be Calculations Behind SAD (B)’s Withdrawal Move?

Dramatic events took place in the "political wedlock" of SAD (Badal)-BJP last evening. BJP's move to keep SAD (B) out of it's alliance for Delhi state assembly polls triggered a surprise reaction from SAD (B).

Modi Government’s Decisions Find No Takers in Punjab

The bandh call stands in continuity of a number of moves showing that the Punjab stands against Modi-Shah's Hindutva moves.

Delhi Elections Turning Test for SAD-BJP Alliance

SAD (Badal) and BJP- the long-term political allies are presently not at good terms. The BJP leaders in Punjab have started expressing themselves openly that the BJP should not accept subordinate position in its' alliance with SAD (B) in Punjab anymore.

Hindu Raksha Dal Claims Responsibility For JNU Attack

As per reports in Indian Media, Pinky Chaudhary, president of 'Hindu Raksha Dal' has claimed the responsibility of Sunday's attack on students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

Delhi Police FIR Against Injured JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, 19 Others

As per reports emanating from New Delhi, the Delhi police has registered an FIR against Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) president Aishe Ghosh and 19 others for allegedly attacking security guards.

Delhi Police Shameful Bystanders To Mob Brutality On Students in JNU: Amnesty India

New Delhi: In response to a masked mob attacking at least 26 students and teachers in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), the Executive Director of Amnesty ...

Delhi Assembly Elections 2020: Dates Announced, Polling on February 8, Results on February 11

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that polling for Delhi state assembly elections will be held on February 8 and the results will be announced after counting of votes on February 11.

Modi Government to Begin Controversial NPR Drive in Bihar From May 15

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Sushil Modi has reported announced that the ‘National Population Register’ move will be carried out in Bihar from May 15.

BJP Seeks Ban on JNU Student Leader Umar Khalid’s Malerkotla (Punjab) Visit

Local leaders of the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) today submitted a memorandum to local administration in Sangrur demanding ban on the visit of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leader Umar Khalid to Malerkotla.

New Indian Army Chief Says Borders with China Not Settled Yet; Keeping Peace May Lead to Eventual Solution

New Indian Army chief M. M. Naravane on Wednesday said that the Indian State's border with China were not settled yet. He said with China, the Indian state has "Line of Actual Control" (LoAC). He hoped that maintaining peace and tranquility along India's border with China will lead to an "eventual solution" to the boundary dispute.

India Declares Nagaland As ‘Disturbed Area’, Extends AFSPA to the Land of Nagas

The Government of India (GoI) has declared Nagaland as a disturbed area while extending draconian Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to the region. AFSPA grants 'special powers' to India's armed forces. It also provides for including impunity from legal proceedings for actions done by Indian armed forces.

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