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Hafta letters: Drawing a line on free speech and creating a list of communal laws

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Newslaundry · Oct 10

CJP protest: Opposition conspiring to erode faith in democracy with foreign support, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has praised the National Democratic Alliance for its recent electoral successes in by-elections. He accused opposition parties of resorting to anarchy and collaborating with foreign powers after their electoral defeats. Chouhan also condemned ongoing protests in Delhi, alleging they were a deliberate attempt to destabilize…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Indian police crack down on 'cockroach' movement protest in New Delhi

India's "cockroach" youth movement said Saturday that police had detained the group's leaders as well as "more than 15,000" protesters attempting to stage a major demonstration in the capital against the country's election commissioner following allegations of misconduct during voter-roll revisions.

France 24 · Oct 10

'Jo darta hai vo aaj nahi toh kal marta hai': Kharge invokes iconic Sholay dialogue to slam govt

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of instilling fear ahead of a protest in Delhi. He referenced the dialogue from the film Sholay to highlight the government's panic over the demonstration. Kharge stated that two Election Commission commissioners noted mistakes made by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Furthermore,…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Upgrade skills continuously to navigate tech-driven future: PM Modi to youth

During a recent event in Shanghai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of skill development among India's youth, celebrating the nation's accomplishments at the WorldSkills Competition. He urged young people to embrace new technologies alongside traditional education, promoting a vision for a stronger skill training framework. The Prime Minister's…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

India protests grow over Election Commission mistrust

In this edition of Access Asia, we find out why multiple protests have broken out in India after an investigation by The Indian Express raised concerns about the integrity of the country's Election Commission. Journalist Faye D'Souza joins us to unpack how Narendra Modi's government is facing mounting pressure from…

France 24 · Oct 9

Delhi faces police lockdown as ‘cockroach’ party launches fresh wave of protests

Police deny permission to protest against chief election commissioner

The Independent UK · Oct 9

India steps up security ahead of a major protest in New Delhi over voter lists

Authorities have increased security in New Delhi and announced transport restrictions ahead of a planned demonstration by India’s “Cockroach” movement

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Is India’s first bullet train delay straining its ties with Japan?

The country’s first high-speed train using Japanese Shinkansen technology was meant to connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Now, a decade on, differences in ambitions, delays, and rising costs have put the flagship project under scrutiny. Maroosha Muzaffar reports

The Independent UK · Oct 9

SIR 'mischievous instrument' wielded by CEC to perpetuate 'diabolical' duo's rule: Congress

Congress claims that the Special Intensive Revision is being misused to unlawfully remove many genuine voters from electoral rolls. Jairam Ramesh alleges that this practice undermines the democratic principles outlined in Article 326 of the Constitution. The opposition has intensified protests, calling on the Chief Election Commissioner to resign over…

The Economic Times · Oct 9