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Bulldozing Human Rights: How Demolitions Fuelled Pogroms in the West Bank
It is not enough to enforce the law against those far-right activists who take the law into their own hands.
18 Sep   |   Eitay Mack
Law
Wikimedia Tries to Avert Confrontation With Court Over SC Order of Removing R.G. Kar Victim Identity
A representative of the Wikimedia Foundation has participated in a user discussion with its volunteer editors about whether the victim’s name should be removed for now.
18 Sep   |   The Wire Staff
World
Lebanon Pager Blasts: Toll Rises to 9, Thousands Injured, Beirut Says 'Deliberate Israeli Escalation'
United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the developments in Lebanon were concerning, especially given the "extremely volatile" context.
18 Sep   |   DW
Rights
The Silence That Speaks Volumes: Why This Fear of Modi Government in the Business Community
The phrase “doctrine of frightfulness", often used by Gandhi to explain the basis of British rule following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre resonates in our country today.
18 Sep   |   S.N. Sahu
Media
India, Globally: Modi's Populist Promises, Dehumanised Minorities and Vanishing Press Freedom
A fortnightly highlight of how the world is watching our democracy.
18 Sep   |   The Wire Staff
Rights
Families of Imprisoned Anti-CAA Activists Question Selective Use of 'Bail is the Rule' Principle
Families of Umar Khalid, Meeran Haider, Gulfisha Fatima, Khalid Saifi and Athar Khan question their continued incarceration despite Supreme Court saying that ‘bail is the rule’.
18 Sep   |   Sravasti Dasgupta
Diplomacy
Washington Has Consistently Raised Concerns Around Minorities With New Delhi: US Official
Deputy secretary of state Richard Verma’s remarks came just hours after the Indian government rebuked Iran for the Iranian supreme leader’s statement, which listed India alongside Gaza and Myanmar as places where Muslims were suffering.
18 Sep   |   The Wire Staff
Politics
Modi Defends Ganesh Puja with CJI Amid Questions of Impropriety, Dilution of Separation of Powers
Addressing a gathering in Bhubaneswar, Modi said that the Congress and its ecosystem was furious just because he attended the Ganesh puja with the CJI and likened the opposition party with the British, accusing them of dividing society.
18 Sep   |   Sravasti Dasgupta

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Ahead of the Haryana Assembly Polls, Unemployment Emerges as a Key Electoral Issue
Jyoti Mishra, research associate at Lokniti-CSDS, told The Wire that dissatisfaction among voters, particularly the youth, over the lack of adequate job opportunities could drive a shift in support away from the ruling party during the elections.
17 Sep   |   Vivek Gupta
Politics
Protests, Black Flags and Public Backlash: Haryana Villagers Turn Against BJP Ahead of Assembly Polls
The BJP attributed the protests to Opposition instigation, claiming they were "political gimmicks" aimed at scoring points.
17 Sep   |   The Wire Staff
Media
Ahead of Polls, a Timeline of How Media Freedom Has Disappeared from Jammu and Kashmir
As print media struggles to survive in the UT, the atmosphere of censorship threatens to engulf journalism entirely in the region.
16 Sep   |   Free Speech Collective
Politics
J&K Polls: Resurgent Jamaat-i-Islami Poses Stiff Challenge to Left in Its Only Bastion in Kashmir
The simple demeanour, rigorous work ethic and honest image of Jamaat-backed candidate Sayar Reshi have earned him respect in Kulgam over the years. But it is too early to assess whether this respect will convert into votes on election day.
13 Sep   |   Jehangir Ali
Politics
Haryana Polls: BJP Thrust on Non-Jats, Congress's on Jats as Both Parties Lock Their Candidate List
Unlike the BJP, which has been facing a major internal revolt due to its large-scale replacement of candidates, the Congress has tried to evade dissidence by banking upon sitting MLAs, old faces and party loyalists in its candidate list.
13 Sep   |   Vivek Gupta

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Democracy as Insurance: Why Political Competition Matters When Inequality is High
As the rich get richer, incumbent politicians may have more to gain by diverting resources towards them. This implies that social provision to the wider population, including healthcare, diminishes. In a tight election, however, the incumbent seeking re-election cannot entirely neglect the needs of the poor.
16 Sep   |   Anders Kjelsrud, Kalle Moene and Lore Vandewalle
World
Trump vs. Harris Immigration Clash: A Critical Look from Asian, African, and Black Perspectives
In the eyes of Asian, African, and Black Americans, Harris’s immigration policies represent hope for a more welcoming and inclusive America, while Trump’s policies threaten to deepen divisions and further marginalise immigrant communities.
16 Sep   |   Debashis Chakrabarti
Government
The First 100 Days of NDA 3.0 Says the Govt Lacks Stomach for Any Serious Policy Change
Its sole objective is to hold on to power. 
16 Sep   |   Akash Satyawali and Kulisha Mishra
Caste
The Women of Jai Bhim Nagar, Who Weren't Allowed to Reclaim the Night
The women cannot sleep all night as they sit guarding their young children in the pitch dark as there are no street lights. Fresh on their minds is another recent incident of a four-year-old schoolgirl who was raped inside her kindergarten in nearby Badlapur, Thane.
16 Sep   |   Huma Namal
Economy
India, the Fastest Growing Economy: What Follows?
The share of services has been 64 per cent of the aggregate contributions to India’s GDP during 2023-24. In contrast, the respective contributions of industry and agriculture were only 22 and 14 per cent.
16 Sep   |   Sunanda Sen

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Pager Explosions in Lebanon Kill 8, Including Hezbollah Cadre; Thousands More Injured
Iran's Mehr news agency reported that the Iranian ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was among those injured.
17 Sep   |   DW
Politics
The Sitaram Yechury Way: Where Friendship Trumped Politics
When Yechury contested for the president of the JNU students' union in 1977, I publicly supported Rajan James, one of his opponents for the post.
17 Sep   |   Pritam Singh
Politics
'A Sad Day,' Says Atishi, AAP's Pick for Delhi Chief Minister; Kejriwal Resigns
Addressing the media Atishi said that she did not want the people of Delhi to congratulate her.
17 Sep   |   The Wire Staff
Communalism
'Surprised,' Say Berhampur Locals as Odisha College Expels 7 Students After Bajrang Dal's 'Beef' Complaint
Many Berhampur residents have been surprised at the action.
17 Sep   |   Ashutosh Mishra
Environment
Myanmar: Death Toll From Typhoon Yagi Rises to 226
Floods from Typhoon Yagi have so far claimed the lives of 226 people in Myanmar. The damage is also severely impeding urgent aid efforts.
17 Sep   |   DW
Tech
Fire at Reliance Jio Data Centre Causes Network Disruptions Across India: Reports
The network outage seems to be affecting some users more than others, with many users reporting that the Jio’s services in Mumbai were particularly affected.
17 Sep   |   The Wire Staff
Government
'Rockets That Can Travel 5-7 Kilometres': Advanced Weaponry Used in Manipur Conflict
The advanced weapons recovered are not part of the weapons cache that have been looted from the state armoury, say officials.
17 Sep   |   The Wire Staff
Tech
Meta Bans RT, Other Russian State Media Networks Citing 'Foreign Interference Activity'
Earlier, the US State Department said it works towards informing governments around the world about Russia's use of RT to conduct covert activities.
17 Sep   |   DW

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