Delhi University: Hundreds of Students, Teachers Mourn Saibaba’s …
1 天前 · New Delhi: It’s was a mournful and emotional evening for hundreds of students and teachers of Delhi University who gathered on Tuesday at the Arts Faculty in the North Campus to remember their beloved colleague G N Saibaba, who died on October 12, at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital in Hyderabad.
Nineteen Years on, How Has the RTI Act Fared? | NewsClick
3 天之前 · The Right to Information (RTI) Act completed 19 years on October 12, 2024. When it was first rolled out, it created great enthusiasm among citizens who saw the possibility of ensuring accountability and transparency from their government. We call India the world’s largest democracy, but this has not translated into welfare and good governance ...
Crushing Voices: Detention of Sonam Wangchuk, Supporters in Delhi
1 天前 · The recent detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his peaceful supporters by the Delhi Police on October 13, 2024, marks yet another instance of the state curbing constitutionally protected rights. What began as a peaceful hunger strike and protest in New Delhi to demand Ladakh’s inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian ...
‘Our Freedom of Speech is in the Public’s Hands’
2 天之前 · Support independent critical media. ‘Our Freedom of Speech is in the Public’s Hands’. The digital media is raising issues that concern the public. The government cannot stop it, says Prabir Purkayastha. On October 3, 2024, raids on journalists associated with NewsClick by Delhi Police completed one year. On this occasion, a public meeting ...
‘Hungry Cannot Wait’: SC Sets Nov 19 Deadline for Ration Cards to ...
5 天之前 · The bench expressed that “Patience may be a virtue – but ours is nearing its end”. In a stern warning, the court has given them a final deadline of November 19, 2024, to issue the Ration cards. The bench directed that “for the States where in spite of identification, Ration Cards have not been issued on or before 19.11.2024, the ...
Saibaba’s Death is a Sad Commentary on Our Criminal Justice …
4 天之前 · Image credit: Mayukh Biswas/@mayukhDuke on X. New Delhi: The National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD), while expressing “deep shock and profound anguish” at the untimely death of Dr. G N Saibaba, said it was a “sad commentary” on the criminal justice system in India. Saibaba, who was over 90% disabled, was incarcerated ...
Aero-Engines: Will the French Connection be a Game-Changer?
5 天之前 · In terms of technology, the French offer to co-develop a new engine with India may be an important first step towards self-reliance further down the road. GE F-414 Engine. In the past few weeks, during exchange visits to India and France by security officials, France has seriously upped the ante on its competitors regarding provision of ...
Sonam Wangchuck's Struggle for Ladakh’s Ecology, 6th Schedule
6 天之前 · Social activist and scientist Sonam Wangchuck is sitting on a fast unto death along with many others at Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi. Friday is the sixth day of his fast. He reached Delhi peacefully from Ladakh on September 1 with about 150 people. They are demanding the inclusion of the Union Territory in the Sixth Schedule, as well as saving the ...
REPLUG: State’s Job is to Serve People, Not Punish Them: G N …
5 天之前 · Former DU professor G.N. Saibaba, who passed away in Hyderabad on Saturday, had recounted his harrowing ordeal during 10 years in jail at a press conference in New Delhi in March this year. He was over 90% disabled. Get the latest reports & analysis with people's perspective on Protests, movements & deep analytical videos, discussions of the ...
One Year of Israel’s War on Gaza’s Health System | NewsClick
5 天之前 · Palestine. After a year of unrelenting Israeli attacks, Gaza’s healthcare system lies in ruins. Yet, health workers continue their steadfast efforts to provide care. Al Shifa Hospital after a two-week Israeli siege, April 2024. After a year of relentless bombardment, Gaza’s healthcare system lies in ruins, and the warnings Palestinians have ...