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Ashoka University Acknowledges ‘Some Lapses’ but Pratap Bhanu Mehta Insists on Moving On
In a letter to students, Mehta has urged them not to 'press on the matter' as the 'underlying circumstances that led to the resignation will not change for the foreseeable future, in my case, at any rate'.
The report in Time magazine said the resignations are the latest example of what is a tightening of academic freedoms and dissent more broadly, driven by the ruling Hindu nationalist BJP.
Kerala Police Book ED Officials Over Swapna Suresh's ‘Forced’ Statement Against CM Vijayan
Two police officers reportedly claimed that they heard Enforcement Directorate officials forcing Suresh, key accused in a gold smuggling case, to name chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Free speech in India suffered ‘grievous blow’, says Raghuram Rajan on Ashoka University developments
Eminent economist Raghuram Rajan has said free speech suffered a “grievous blow” in India with the resignations of Pratap Bhanu Mehta and Arvind Subramanian from the Ashoka University.
To say, as a serving police officer has done in a recent op-ed, that the “self-preservation of Muslims” hinges on their ‘denunciation of cow slaughter” is akin to issuing an outright threat.
Govt, BJP not trustworthy: Naresh Tikait
The government and the BJP are not trustworthy, BKU president Naresh Tikait alleged on Wednesday, as he hit out at the Centre over the contentious agriculture laws.
The rate of unemployment in Delhi six months post-pandemic, rose to 28.5 per cent in October-November 2020 as compared with 11.1 per cent in January-February.
Whenever petrol prices go up, the government claims it is because open market forces are at work. But as in the past, prices have stopped rising ahead of the assembly elections.
Ankita, the estranged daughter-in-law of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kaushal Kishore attempted suicide, in the intervening night of Sunday and Monday.
Kejriwal bluffing:No Water or Sanitation: Daurala, a Village on the Periphery of Delhi's ‘Development’
From access to clean water to schools for children, this small Delhi hamlet has a slew of complaints against those in power.
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'Inability to provide security': Indian consulate in Canada cancels consular camps
Following a violent disruption at a Hindu temple near Toronto, the Indian Consulate in Toronto has cancelled upcoming consular camps across Canada. The incident, condemned by both Indian and Canadian…
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Suhas Subramanyam, tipped to be new member of Samosa Caucus, supports easier path to green card for H-1B holders
Democrat Suhas Subramanyam, a Virginia state senator and Indian American candidate, is running for the US House of Representatives. He emphasizes comprehensive immigration reform, fair green card quotas, healthcare access…
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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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