Category: Indian Politics
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Stand-off called off
India and China have announced that the military stand-off between the two nations in the Doklam plateau has been called off. In June 2017, a skirmish broke out between Indian..
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The rule of law
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the self-styled guru of the Dera Sacha Saudu, has been sentenced to 20 years in jail after being convicted of rape. The Dera Sacha Sauda is a spiritual cult established in 1948 in Haryana. It has over 46 ashrams across India with centres in countries like the US and Canada. According…
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The next Uber CEO
Uber has made an offer to Dara Khosrowshahi to become the company’s next Chief Executive Officer. Khosrowshahi is currently the CEO of Expedia, a travel company.
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Mobocracy in Haryana
At least 31 people have died in the violence that erupted at Panchkula town after religious leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was convicted of rape. Panchukla is a small town..
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Right to Privacy
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the right to privacy is “intrinsic to life and liberty.” A nine-judge Constitution bench made the historic ruling that now states that the right to privacy is protected under the fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. There have been a number of petitions that have been…
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Triple talaq banned
In a historic move, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that the instant triple talaq practiced among some Muslims in the country is unconstitutional. The Muslim family affairs in..
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Utter chaos?
China has said that there would be “utter chaos” if India does not back down from the stand-off at the Doklam plateau. In June 2017, a skirmish broke out between Indian and Chinese troops at the Doklam plateau. Indian soldiers had..
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China-India impasse
India is confident about resolving the current military stand-off with China through diplomacy. According to a Times of India report, top officials in India do not expect the situation to escalate to a military conflict.
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The fate of Rohingya
Human rights groups have condemned the Indian government’s decision to deport 40,000 Rohingya Muslims. Groups like the Human Rights Watch (HRW) have urged..
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China-India military skirmish
A scuffle broke out between the boat patrols from India and China at Pangong Lake in Ladakh. Reportedly 15 Chinese soldiers had crossed into Indian territory..