'Authorities must immediately restore full and unrestricted access to the documentary and withdraw regulations under the IT Act that imperil press freedom and freedom of expression online,” the Committee to Protect Journalists said.
"At this time of crisis for our country, where public attention is systematically diverted from people's issues, the Bharat Jodo Yatra has emerged as a powerful voice," said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in a letter sent to 21 parties.
There has only been “marginal improvement” in air quality in polluted cities despite funds worth almost Rs 6,900 crore being pumped in over four years under the National Clean Air Programme.
The urban unemployment rate rose to 10.09% in December from 8.96% in the previous month, while the rural unemployment rate slipped to 7.44% from 7.55%, the data showed.
Little seems to be in the way of Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina successful seeking to win a fifth term overall and a fourth consecutive term as the prime minister.