-TheCitizen.in Visuals of cops in plainclothes shoot unarmed protesters in Thoothukudu NEW DELHI: “For those who are not yet aware. These are our Police commandos in civil dress shooting at civilians using self loaded rifle which are used to neutralise terrorist. These civilians had placards to defend themselves. This is called premeditated murder,” writes Antony Rubin, a Chennai based activist. A chilling photograph showing a policeman, dressed in plain clothes, taking aim...
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How Modi Government Helped Vedanta's Sterlite Plant Bypass Environmental Norms -Nitin Sethi
-TheWire.in/ Business Standard New Delhi: The controversial expansion of Vedanta’s 1,200 tonnes per day copper smelter in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu has been stayed by the high court on May 23 after at least 11 people protesting against the plant were shot dead by state police. The court has ordered that the company consult people before building the plant – something the company claimed it was legally not required to do. Vedanta claims...
More »Dr. Samir Chaudhuri, paediatrician and founder of Child in Need Institute (CINI), interviewed by Civil Society News (New Delhi)
-Civil Society News New Delhi: In 1974, Dr Samir Chaudhuri, a paediatrician working in Kolkata’s slums, founded Child in Need Institute (CINI) to tackle the many dimensions of child malnutrition. It struck him at the time that malnutrition wasn’t just a clinical problem but a complex phenomenon rooted in gender issues. Over the years, led by Dr Chaudhuri, CINI developed deep understanding of the social, economic and political underpinnings of malnutrition...
More »75% of people believe corruption has increased under Modi Govt, says CMS study -Vishwadeepak
-National Herald A recent CMS study in 13 states revealed that corruption has not only increased during Modi’s tenure, but Indians also believe the PM is not serious about fighting corruption Positioning himself as the “Chowkidar” of the wealth of the nation, Narendra Modi had famously said “Na khaunga, na khane dunga” after becoming Prime Minister. But all his promises to curb corruption stand exposed, as a recently-conducted study proves. The study...
More »Petrol and diesel prices to be slashed, oil companies to share burden -P Suchetana Ray
-Hindustan Times In the last few days, fuel prices have touched record highs, with petrol costing Rs 76.87 per litre in Delhi and diesel Rs 68.08 a litre. In the last nine days, the price of petrol has risen by Rs 2.24 and diesel by Rs 2.15. New Delhi: Fuel prices are likely to be slashed by Rs 2 to Rs 4 in the next few days and a decision will...
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