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Amid clampdowns and Twitter scrutiny, will students be able to openly express dissent?

To question, to challenge, to verify, to ask for accountability from the government is the right of every citizen under the Constitution. These rights...

Farmer unions demand judicial probe into tractor rally violence, cases against farmers

Samyukta Kisan Morcha leaders told farmers who got notices not to appear before the police directly. And also said 16 farmers who participated in the tractor rally were still untraceable.

Take cognisance of internet suspension by govt during protest, Tehseen Poonawalla urges CJI

In a letter to CJI SA Bobde, political activist Poonawalla said India holds the disgraceful record of most internet ban amongst democracies across the globe under the present govt.

2020 is the worst year since Independence, but not only because of Covid

As the country enters the third decade of the century, one thing is clear: Its institutions and instincts, resources and reserves will face tough stress tests.

Thailand approaches former prime ministers to lead reconciliation panel amid protests

House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has approached at least four former premiers and representatives of political parties to be part of the panel, which may also include protest groups.

Protesters in Thailand plan to pressure Germany on King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s legal status

The letter, to be delivered to German Embassy officials, will seek to scrutinize whether the king has exercised royal authority during his time there in violation of the country’s law.

Thailand braces for more protests after PM Prayuth Chan-Ocha ignores calls to quit

The two of the main protest organizations have vowed to stage mass gatherings until all of their demands, which include rewriting of the constitution & reform of the monarchy, are met.

‘Go Niazi go’ to ‘Go Nawaz go’ – Pakistan protests are like a rock concert with songs, DJs

A political song in Pakistan has been inspired by Daler Mehndi, while India borrowed Benazir Bhutto’s anthem for an Amitabh Bachchan movie.

Accept demands within 3 days or quit, Thailand protesters tell PM Prayuth Chan-Ocha

The protests are underpinned by years of sluggish growth now exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, which has put the Thai economy on course for its worst performance ever.

Authorities failed in Shaheen Bagh, protests should not obstruct public spaces, SC says

Supreme Court pronounced judgment on a petition against the Shaheen Bagh protests for blocking roads and causing inconvenience to the public. Read the full judgment here.

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.