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Pegasus a cyber weapon for authoritarianism in India; SC-monitored probe imperative to fix accountability
It is essential for the preservation of the democratic system and protecting the rights of citizens that accountability be fixed for those who transgressed the laws and violated all legal boundaries.
Farmers stage protests at Jantar Mantar, assert they will not leave Delhi till three farm laws are repealed
Farmers from 600 farmers’ unions participating in the agitation at Delhi’s borders will come to Jantar Mantar to demonstrate on each working day of the monsoon session of Parliament.
The Wire has so far revealed the names of 112 people who have may have been targets of surveillance through the Israeli spyware.
Not for the first time, the Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said his government will constitute a committee to probe the issue.
Editors Guild Joins Call for SC-Monitored Probe Into Pegasus Snooping Allegations
'What is disturbing is that a large number of such targets were journalists and civil society activists.'
Pegasus Project: Monsanto Officials Were Under Scanner as Maharashtra Probed Bt Cotton Seed Network
The former BJP government in the state had formed an SIT to probe whether the company was releasing unapproved seeds.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks came a day after the government said in the Parliament that no one died due to shortage of oxygen during the second wave of Covid-19.
Pegasus snoopgate raises troubling questions about use of the spyware in India
NSO markets Pegasus as a tool for fighting terrorism and crime, but inclusion of opposition leaders, political staffers, rights activists etc raises troubling questions about its alleged use in India.
Pegasus Project: Numbers of Ashok Lavasa, Prashant Kishor, virologist Gagandeep Kang, ADR founder in database
Eleven phone numbers belonging to SC staffer and her close relatives, who accused former CJI Ranjan Gogoi of sexual harassment in 2019, too were selected as targets for surveillance, says report.
10 questions MPs can raise in Parliament on Israeli spyware Pegasus and surveillance
Despite the Government’s predictable denial and claim that authorised surveillance is necessary for national security, there are 10 questions that Members can raise in Parliament.
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Singapore's Indian-origin activist faces legal action for not correcting 'fake' social media claims
Kokila Annamalai, an Indian-origin Singaporean activist, faces investigation for defying an order to add a correction notice to her social media posts about death row inmates' legal processes. She has…
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Canadian oppn leader issues clarification after backlash over Diwali event cancellation
Canada's opposition leader Pierre Poilievre clarified that Diwali celebrations at Parliament Hill were not canceled but rather relocated and rescheduled. MP Doherty will host the event, continuing the tradition. This…
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New York City schools close for Diwali in historic first; White House hosts celebration
New York City schools will close on November 1 to observe Diwali, marking a significant milestone for the festival's recognition. This ensures that 1.1 million students can celebrate Diwali without…
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I am fighting for every family’s right to opportunity in Silicon Valley, says Indian-American Tara Sreekrishnan running for California assembly
Tara Sreekrishnan, a daughter of Indian immigrants and member of the Santa Clara county board of education, is running for the California state assembly. She advocates for high-quality education, affordable…
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Watch: Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams wishes Diwali from space
Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams extended Diwali wishes from the International Space Station, highlighting the festival's message of hope and renewal. She expressed gratitude to President Joe Biden and Vice President…
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Indian-origin man charged with attempted murder of woman, two kids in UK
Kulvinder Ram, 48, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a two-year-old boy, an eight-year-old girl, and a 30-year-old woman in London. The victims are in stable condition…
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Why Indian-origin industrialist Pankaj Oswal's daughter Vasundhara is arrested in Uganda
Pankaj Oswal seeks UN intervention for the release of his daughter Vasundhara, detained in Uganda since October 1. She faces allegations of kidnapping and attempted murder. The family claims the…
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