Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the government is planning to introduce a Bill in Parliament to link birth and death related data with electoral rolls. https://t.co/qmFDQOkzXU
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New Bill to Link Birth and Death Register With Electoral Rolls: Amit Shah
Shah was speaking at the inauguration of the new Census building in Delhi.
In a post-truth world where people are not known to talk facts but promote myths like nanochips in our currency notes, it is important to demystify technology.
| @digitaldutta
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| @digitaldutta
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‘Your Personal Mobile Number Is No Longer Yours’: How Art Is Demystifying Technology for the Masses
In a post-truth world where people are not known to talk facts but promote myths like nanochips in our currency notes, it is important to demystify technology.
New technologies are not always well-received, drawing scepticism, worries and fears. But why? A look at the history of technology provides some insight. https://t.co/dq3S9p29fV
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Demonised Inventions: From Railroads to AI
New technologies are not always well-received, drawing scepticism, worries and fears. But why? A look at the history of technology provides some insight.
German authorities have filed charges against four suspects from a firm over allegations that they sold surveillance software to Turkey's intelligence services, https://t.co/RNZu03NlnJ
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Germany Charges Executives for Selling Spyware to Turkey
Four former executives have been charged with illegally selling software to Turkey's secret services so it could spy on the country's opposition. The suspects are from the Munich-based FinFisher which develops spyware.
#Replug | From filing of FIR 36 years ago to the verdict delivered on March 31, nothing in the case has been just.
Three words describe the judgment of the Meerut court on the Maliana Massacre of May 23, 1987; “miscarriage of justice”, writes @qurban100.
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Three words describe the judgment of the Meerut court on the Maliana Massacre of May 23, 1987; “miscarriage of justice”, writes @qurban100.
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In the Case of the Maliana Massacre, Justice Has Been Delayed, Denied and Deprived
From the filing of the FIR 36 years ago to the verdict delivered on March 31, 2023, nothing in the case has been just.
Zelensky’s opportunity to make a direct appeal to the leaders may end up being the key statement of the summit, distinguishing it from previous gatherings.
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G7 Summit: Nuclear Disarmament Takes a Backseat to Zelenskyy’s Diplomatic Appeals
Zelensky’s opportunity to make a direct appeal to the leaders may end up being the key statement of the summit, distinguishing it from previous gatherings.
Historian Ramachandra Guha says why he strongly believes that making Rahul Gandhi the PM face of the opposition will be a wrong move. | @khanumarfa
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Watch: 'Karnataka Has Crushed Amit Shah's Arrogance, Is This the Beginning of Modi Sarkar's End?'
Historian Ramachandra Guha says why he strongly believes that making Rahul Gandhi the PM face of the opposition will be a wrong move.
Demonetisation was thus the harbinger of the forced immiseration of the Indian people. And the withdrawal of the Rs 2,000 notes shows that it remains a work in progress. | @sritara https://t.co/BjgnBNNdFd
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Withdrawal of Rs 2,000 Note Shows India Is Still Feeling Effects of Modi's Tughlaqian Demonetisation
The RBI appears to admit, without any embarrassment whatsoever, that once the purpose of inflating the value of currency in circulation has been served, there is no further need for the denomination.
Modi listed 12 new development initiatives ranging from a fully-sponsored cardiology hospital in Fiji to dialysis units across all 14 island nations.
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India Announces New Development Initiatives at Meeting With Pacific Island Nations
Modi listed 12 new development initiatives ranging from a fully-sponsored cardiology hospital in Fiji to dialysis units across all 14 island nations.
Basavaraj Bommai getting voted out of Karnataka after BJP’s devastating defeat is a reaffirmation that people want governance based on an inclusive vision.
| S.N. Sahu
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| S.N. Sahu
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Understanding 'BJP-Mukt Karnataka' from the North-South Perspective
Basavaraj Bommai getting voted out of Karnataka after BJP’s devastating defeat is a reaffirmation that people want governance based on an inclusive vision.
Defying past conventions, the J&K administration has kept the names of the visiting delegates and their designations under wraps. | @Gaamuk
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Silence Around Delegates, High Security, Cleared Roads: What the G20 Meeting in Srinagar Entailed
Defying past conventions, the J&K administration has kept the names of the visiting delegates and their designations under wraps.
In Imphal on Monday, a few houses were set ablaze on Chassad Avenue, Imphal East District under Porompat Police Station, around 2 pm. | @YaqutAli
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Manipur: Tensions Still High; Over 7,500 Have Fled to Mizoram So Far
In Imphal on Monday, a few houses were set ablaze on Chassad Avenue, Imphal East District under Porompat Police Station, around 2 pm.
The All India Petroleum Dealers Association said that people are trying to use the Rs 2,000 note even for small transactions, causing a shortage of change at petrol outlets.
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Decision to Withdraw Rs 2,000 Note Has Created The Same Situation as 2016, Say Petrol Dealers
The All India Petroleum Dealers Association said that people are trying to use the Rs 2,000 note even for small transactions, causing a shortage of change at petrol outlets.
'It was friendship, ma’am,' is how many children will describe what made them step into the world of crime. | Enakshi Ganguly
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Why Do Children Turn to Crime?
'It was friendship, ma’am,' is how many children will describe what made them step into the world of crime.
PM Narendra Modi had attended the G7 meeting at Hiroshima as one of the invited guests, others being the leaders of Comoros, Cook Islands, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, South Korea and Australia.
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New G7 Sanctions at Hiroshima on Russian Diamonds Threaten One Million Indian Jobs
PM Narendra Modi had attended the G7 meeting at Hiroshima as one of the invited guests, others being the leaders of Comoros, Cook Islands, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, South Korea and Australia.
Confusion abounded on the first day of exchanging Rs 2,000 notes over the requirement of a valid identity proof and official forms, as against what the State Bank of India said on May 21. https://t.co/wrm9MZrVBu
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Confusion Abounds as Forms, ID Proofs Required to Exchange Rs 2,000 Notes in Some Banks
There seems to be an inconsistent policy across all banks because several customers told NDTV that they were not asked for any ID proof, while many in various cities said that they were asked to furnish them.
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is using the BJP's brusque ruling style and reliance on emotive issues to build consensus among the opposition, writes @NalinAnant. https://t.co/78WPekXLsG
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Opposition Unity: Seizing Opportunities and Breaking the Ice, Nitish Style
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is using the BJP's brusque ruling style and reliance on emotive issues to build consensus among the opposition.
In a 1973 interview, the founder of the Muslim Satyshodhak Samaj talked about his beliefs and the roots of his politics. https://t.co/uiU3EJDm8t
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Rare Interview of Hamid Dalwai Gives Insight Into the Social Reformer's Thinking
In a 1973 interview, the founder of the Muslim Satyshodhak Samaj talked about his beliefs and the roots of his politics.
Just minutes after a ceasefire brokered by Washington and Riyadh, Sudan's warring parties continued to fight each other. Previous truces struck during the past weeks of the conflict have been repeatedly breached. https://t.co/gHrDkK2mAT
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Sudan: Clashes Reported After Weeklong Ceasefire Starts
Just minutes after a ceasefire brokered by Washington and Riyadh, Sudan's warring parties continued to fight each other. Previous truces struck during the past weeks of the conflict have been repeatedly breached.
#Watch | Historian @Ram_Guha in conversation with @khanumarfa where he talks about the recently held Karnataka elections and its impact on national politics.
He strongly believes that making Rahul Gandhi the PM face of the opposition will be a wrong move.
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He strongly believes that making Rahul Gandhi the PM face of the opposition will be a wrong move.
https://t.co/YSiG5ac8Vf
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Karnataka has crushed Amit Shah's arrogance, is this the beginning of Modi Sarkar's end? — Ram Guha
Talking about the recently held Karnataka Assembly Elections and its impact over the national politics, veteran Indian historian Ramachandra Guha said that Congress’ decision to make Siddaramahia the CM of the state is a fine move. He also made a strong remark…