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Delhi court issues notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma for remarks on 'Miya Muslims'

A Delhi court has issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This follows a plea by activist Harsh Mander seeking an FIR. The plea alleges Sarma made provocative remarks on 'Miya Muslims'. The court is reviewing a revision petition against a lower court's refusal to order an…

The Economic Times

Fears new ID rules could deny millions right to vote in key Indian election

Voters must prove their citizenship by providing documents – but in rural Bihar, one of the poorest states in India, a lack of record-keeping could see millions taken off the electoral roll. Namita Singh reports

The Independent UK

‘Indian democracy fought back’: Modi humbled as opposition gains ground

Campaigners say election shows rejection of ‘hate politics’ after marginalised groups vote to deny BJP a majority

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‘Humbling moment’: What will Modi 3.0 look like for India?

As Modi prepares to be sworn in with a reduced mandate, analysts say allies he depends on could serve as a check on him.

Al Jazeera

Over 20,000 FCRA licences cancelled till date, most from Tamil Nadu | Data

FCRA Licence: Over 20,000 Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licences cancelled till date, most from Tamil Nadu

The Hindu

‘Who’s next?’: Modi government raids, arrests rivals before India election

Critics see a pattern in the arrests and raids — from academics to activists to opposition leaders.

Al Jazeera

‘Arrest is imminent’: CBI raids on Harsh Mander, FIR filed

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed an FIR against human rights activist and former IAS officer Harsh Mander for alleged FCRA violations, Newslaundry learned today.

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CBI searches premises linked to former IAS officer Harsh Mander in FCRA ‘violation’ case

CBI registers case against Harsh Mander's NGO for alleged violation of Foreign Contribution Act; searches conducted.

The Hindu

‘Too much poison’: Attacks on Indian Muslims grow after Ram temple ceremony

As India marks Republic Day, many fear the dawn of a new nation where minorities are made to feel like ‘rubbish’.

Al Jazeera

Left is Not Woke: a philosopher's plea for universalism and 'progress' is a frustrating polemic

Some years ago I was surprised to come across a person whose politics I knew to be conservative at a Greens fundraiser. When I asked him why he was there, he said he supported any gay candidate, irrespective of party.

The Conversation

‘Ashamed of our presence’: Delhi glosses over plight of poor as it rolls out G20 red carpet

Schools, offices, markets and restaurants have been ordered to close for three days as the city is cleaned up ahead of the arrival of world leaders

The Guardian - AU

Who are the possible contenders for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize?

While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a favourite to win, here are some other figures working towards making the world a peaceful place.

ABC News

Nobel Peace Prize 2022 | AltNews cofounders Pratik Sinha, Mohammed Zubair among favourites

AltNews journalists Pratik Sinha and Mohammed Zubair and Indian author Harsh Mander were included in an unofficial shortlist of favourites for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, ahead of the announcement of the winner on October 7

The Hindu

Inconvenient truth: Why the Modi govt is choosing ‘denial’ as its response to WHO’s Covid death toll

On May 5, the World Health Organisation finally bit the bullet and published its report on excess deaths associated with Covid-19.

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What the spam dossier on journalists and activists covering #NRC tells us about Assamese Supremacy

As the date for the publication of the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Assam inches closer, voices of criticism are growing louder. Not unexpectedly, detractors who want to shut down these critical voices too are getting noisier.

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