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Rather Than Advancing Free Expression Of Speech, ALT News Journalist Is Put In Jeopardy

Sayani ChakrabortyJune 29, 20220

Police in the Indian capital, Delhi, have detained Mohammed Zubair, the co-founder of ALT News and a self-described "fact-checker." An angry Hanuman devotee has accused Zubair of spreading hostility and hurting religious sensibilities with a tweet. The anti-Modi movement has been put to the test by Zubair's detention. Anti-Muslim sentiments have been criticised by opposition parties and some well-known opponents of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who claim that the arrest is the product of a vindictive "Islamophobia." To wit: "Delhi Police arrest Muslim Journalist Mohammed Zubair..." in the UK's The Guardian newspaper. The Guardian seems to agree with opponents of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Zubair's identity is important to the tale. Taking a cue from the situation, maybe...

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More Than 50% Of Patients Delay Cataract Surgeries In India Due To Misconceptions: Report

Arpita SarkarJune 28, 20220

Many people do not know that one of the main causes of vision loss in the country is cataracts; however, it is treatable with a simple procedure with a success rate of over 98%. 9 out of 10 people who underwent cataract surgery have clear vision according to research conducted by the National Eye Institute. Cataracts also usually affect people who are in the age group of 40 or older. Pristyn Care Lab has launched “The Great Indian Cataract Survey Report” It aims to create awareness and promote overall eye care on the occasion of Cataract Awareness Month. The survey was conducted with more than 1000 respondents across metros in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, and other cities as well as data analysed on cataract surgery performed so far by Pristine Care Data Lab. More than 50...

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US Supreme Court Rolls Back Abortion Rights: What Could Be Its Wide-Ranging Consequence?

Snehashish RoyJune 25, 20220

The Supreme Court in the United States has overturned the Americans' constitutional right to get an abortion in a ruling and upheld the abortion ban implemented in one of the States, Mississippi, after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The ruling cited the US constitution and said it does not guarantee abortion rights directly or through another rights. The ruling by the apex court in the country has laid out a precedent for grave consequences in days to come that may not be visible today. Although the court's decision isn't barring abortion across the US, it is, however, opening windows for arguments over the legality of abortion in state legislatures. Impediments to come following recent ruling Unlike earlier, States will now look for opportunities to prohibit or regulate abortion base...

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Agnipath Row: Drastic Protest By Youth Farmers, Traders Takes Dramatic Turn

Isha PoddarJune 25, 20220

On a day when registrations under the controversial Agnipath scheme began for at least one branch of the country's armed forces, farmers, joined by workers, took to the streets in several states to press for the withdrawal of the Centre's new armed forces recruitment policy. At the call of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), demonstrations were held at block, village and district levels in many parts of the country on Friday. The call to protest was also supported by 10 Central Trade Unions. The farmers' organisation, which had earlier spearheaded the nationwide movement that repealed the three contentious farm legislation last year, said that the new scheme is part of a "wider campaign" of the Narendra Modi – led Central government to "establish company rule over agriculture." It deman...

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BJP’s Bid To Overthrow Maharashtra Government Is Unconstitutional: Mamata Banerjee

Arpita SarkarJune 24, 20220

Standing next to Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the BJP. She demanded justice. She attacked the BJP government and said that BJP wants to 'bulldoze' democracy. Targeting the BJP, she said, "Don't break the party with ED, CBI, and money in this way. It could happen to you." This is the first time that the chief minister of Maharashtra has stood by the Chief Minister of another state. Directly attacking the Gerua camp, Mamata Banerjee said, "The BJP is trying to overthrow the government in Maharashtra in an unethical and unconstitutional manner. Whoever opposes you will be harassed by ED-CBI." She further added, "All are aware of Tripura voting. A democratically elected government can deprive democrac...

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Agnipath Will Not Be Withdrawn In Any Way: Ajit Doval

Arpita SarkarJune 22, 20220

A section of the country's youth and opponents are vocal in demanding the withdrawal of the Agnipath project in the style of the Agriculture Bill. But National Security Adviser Ajit Doval made it clear today that the project would not be withdrawn in any way. "It's not a sudden decision," he said. Doval's interview today shows that many politicians believe that the National Security Adviser was sent to the country to handle the nationwide protests surrounding the Agnipath project. Last Tuesday, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced the Agnipath project. The project stipulates that 75 percent of the Army (Agnibir) recruited on a contract basis will have to retire within four years. Most of the young people in rural India join the army because of the stability of government service and...

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Anis Khan Death Case Does Not Need CBI Investigation: Calcutta High Court

Arpita SarkarJune 21, 20220

Judge Rajasekhar Mantha of the Calcutta High Court relied on the State Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the Anis Khan case, a 27-year-old former Aliah University student who was found dead outside his home in Howrah’s Amta neighborhood. Four months later, the Calcutta High Court pronounced its verdict in the murder case of Howrah student leader Anis Khan. On Tuesday, Justice Mantha said there was no need for a CBI probe. The Anis case will be investigated by the state police. The seat will also submit the charge sheet. On the other hand, Anis's father said that they are filing a case in the division bench. Anis died on 18 February. The police were charged with murder in that incident. Special investigation team formed by the state in the name of investigating the incident. Althoug...

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Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2022: Agnipath Scheme Might Make BJP Walk On Fire

Dr. Kankana DebnathJune 21, 20220

The recent Agnipath Scheme introduced by the Government of India created huge stir of controversy with protest all over the country. The scheme is laid down for the recruitment of personnel, in the age group of 17.5 to 21 years with a monthly salary of 30,000-40,000 INR in the Army, Navy and Air-force for a short-term period of four years. The scheme brings down the average age of personnel and reduces pension expenditures as well. The GOI has argued that this scheme is well tested, being in vogue in many countries and that the armed forces will be younger and fitter. Younger generation inclusion will lead to tech-savvy personnel in the armed forces which will be an advantage according to the GOI. They also pointed that youths will be induced with discipline and military ethos that wi...

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Muslim Girls Can Get Married At 16 Years Of Age: Punjab And Haryana High Court

Arpita SarkarJune 20, 20220

After reaching the age of 16, a Muslim girl can marry the person of her choice, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday said while giving a verdict. The court said that a Muslim girl over the age of 16 can enter into a marital relationship with the person of her choice. Recently, a 21-year-old man and an 16-year-old girl got married in Pathankot without the consent of the family. But the family wanted to get them separated, the couple approached the court seeking security. The case was heard in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday. Justice Yashjit Singh Bedi said, "The petitioners (couple) cannot be deprived of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution just because they got married against the wishes of their families." Justice Bedi Shariat referred t...

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Modi Have To Withdraw Agneepath Project Like Farm Laws: Rahul Gandhi

Arpita SarkarJune 18, 20220

There are protests going on all over India to stop the Agneepath project. PM Narendra Modi will have to withdraw the 'Agneepath' project due to violent protests across the country, at the same time, he has to apologize to the youth, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi made this demand on Saturday. He further claimed that the Modi government was forced to repeal three agricultural laws at one time due to such a movement. The central government will have to walk that path once again. At least 13 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana, have protested against the central government's 'Agneepath' project for contractual inclusion in India's land, navy and air force. Since the national road blockade, vandalism of cars and trains, and arson has disru...

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Significance Of Mental Health: What Covid-19 Has Taught Us?

Pooja YadavJune 16, 20220

The Covid-19 pandemic and therefore the accompanying lockdowns compelled people to require an extended hard examine the state of their relationships. While meeting the immediate must quarantine and isolate, there has been a growing realisation that while one may have innumerable followers and friends on social media, those within the globe are way more limited. In vying for likes and sharing posts a few wonderful life, somewhere the power to physically discuss difficult things had diminished. Sharing feelings and problems in real conversations and confrontations is difficult and there's an all-round uneasiness about revealing what's truly being experienced—a growing anxiety and uncertainty about the new world created by the pandemic. Moods and sleep patterns are impacted. the lack t

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India-China Row: RSS Leader Ram Madhav Wishes To Fix Border Dispute In His Lifetime

Arpita SarkarJune 16, 20220

The border dispute between India and China should be resolved in my lifetime, said the RSS leader Ram Madhav in dealing with a "cultural nation" like China. "No one knows who will solve this problem," Madhav said at the launch of the book 'China Blood's Bulletless Borders' written by retired Colonel Anil Bhatt. Referring to the border dispute between the former Soviet Union and China, the RSS leader said, "You know, the border dispute between the former Soviet Union and China was settled by drunken leader Boris Yeltsin (the first Russian president). Did anyone ever think that Yeltsin would solve this problem in the end? But that is his achievement." On the Indo-China conflict, Madhav said, "It is not right to rush to resolve the Indo-China border issue ... one should not think th...

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