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Published on 15:30 GMT

Why women are missing from India’s higher judiciary | Sudha Ramalingam interview

India’s higher judiciary is “not based on only merit” and is shaped by “connections” and personal networking, senior advocate Sudha Ramalingam said, arguing that this is a key reason women remain severely under-represented in the High Courts and the …

Source: The Federal - Neutral
Published on 12:06 GMT

From Belém to the budget: What India’s green transition means for rural women

When climate leaders and negotiators gathered in Belém for COP30, far from Delhi’s budget corridors, the question hanging in the air was not only about carbon curves or finance numbers. It was simpler and harder: would global climate action finally …

Source: The Times of India - Indeterminate
Published on 11:01 GMT

Governments fostering political interests in guise of caste, religion: Mayawati

BSP supremo Mayawati, during a meeting with party leaders and workers, in Lucknow on February 07, 2026. | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Saturday (February 7, 2026) accused the Centre and most State governments of …

Source: The Hindu - Center-left
Published on 10:11 GMT

UGC Equity Regulations 2026: What can India learn from Japan’s approach to campus harmony?

Education is considered a pathway for societies to achieve greater social cohesion and equality. Yet educational institutions, especially universities and Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) as the main providers of advanced education, have increasingly …

Source: Mathrubhumi - Neutral
Published on 10:12 GMT

UPSC Mains Answer Practice GS 1: Ideological differences between Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar and scientific ...

UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative for the practice of Mains answer writing. It covers the essential topics of static and dynamic parts of the UPSC Civil Services syllabus covered under various GS papers. This answer-writing practice is designed …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on 10:01 GMT

André Béteille (1934-2026): A sociologist who made India see itself clearly

André Béteille in New Delhi in May, 2006. From village studies to national debates, Béteille showed how inequality and power actually operate on the ground. His work challenged both romantic tradition and rigid ideology. | Photo Credit: Getty Images André …

Source: Frontline - The Hindu - Indeterminate
Published on 09:04 GMT

Jalebi, the Magh Mela, and India’s living republic

Why common people, not power, carry the civilisational legacy of faith and plurality The 77th Republic Day coincided with the 45-day Magh Mela at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati in Prayagraj. Ironically, the two great …

Source: Madhyamam - Center-left
Published on 07:31 GMT

When Democracy Gets ‘Unsubscribed’: The Politics of Voter Deletions in India

Dr Akshay Kulkarni New Delhi [India], February 07: In a country where we can launch satellites to Mars but still misplace voters next door, the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) arrives as the latest technological marvel in the art of …

Source: The Tribune (Chandigarh) - Neutral
Published on 07:06 GMT

India Gate Protest Accused: Student Activists Can't Be Threats to Sovereignty

Addressing the claims of supporting slogans raised in remembrance of Hidma, Vageesha says, that a particular slogan was raised by the Bhagat Singh Chhatra Ekta Manch where they stood in solidarity. "The Himkhand refuses to see the fight for …

Source: Outlook India - Indeterminate
Published on 02:20 GMT

The harrowing realities and heroic escapes of India’s ‘hidden’ slaves

Bonded Labour in India: The country took a significant leap towards human dignity on February 9, 1976, when it passed the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act. However, as the law nears its 50th anniversary in 2026, behind the soaring skylines and …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on Feb 6, 2026

Protests erupt across India against Netflix's 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

Protests against Netflix film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' spread across India, with effigies burned in Prayagraj and Indore. An FIR was filed in Lucknow and a plea in Delhi HC. Actor Manoj Bajpayee responded, saying the intent was not to hurt anyone. …

Source: Asianet Newsable - Center-right
Published on Feb 6, 2026

Innovation, Frugality and Governance: Scaling Trustworthy Health AI in India

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has scaled rapidly and begun to influence life-and-death decisions in healthcare, from disease detection to outbreak containment. For a country like India that is grappling with a high disease burden, uneven …

Source: Observer Research Foundation - Neutral
Published on Feb 6, 2026

India News | Protests Erupt Across India Against Netflix's 'Ghooskhor Pandat'; Effigies Burnt in Prayagraj and Indore

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 6 (ANI): Protests erupted across India on Friday against the Netflix film 'Ghooskhor Pandat', with demonstrators burning effigies of the producer, director and actors at Subhash Chowk in Prayagraj. …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 6, 2026

India News | Congress Pursuing Appeasement Politics, Manipulating BC Reservations: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on ...

New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, on Friday, criticised the Congress Party over its recent moves in Telangana, accusing it of pursuing appeasement politics and attempting to manipulate backward class (BC) reservations to …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 6, 2026

India News | Andhra's 20-Point Programme Chairman Lanka Dinakar Slams YSRCP for 'dangerous and Distorted' Politics

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 6 (ANI): Lanka Dinakar, Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh 20-Point Programme, launched a scathing attack on the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party, accusing it of acting irresponsibly and engaging in what he …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 6, 2026

India News | Film Producers Should Ensure That Title Does Not Hurt Anyone: Giriraj Singh on 'Ghooskhor Pandat' ...

New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): Amid the growing row over 'Ghooskhor Pandat', Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh on Friday emphasised the importance of ensuring that the title of a movie does not hurt public sentiment. Speaking to ANI, …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 6, 2026

In charts: How India doesn’t exercise

Only one in 10 Indians exercised on a given day in 2024, according to the Time Use Survey by the National Statistics Office. Exercise participation has increased since 2019, when 5.7% Indians reported exercising, but remains close to the 8% recorded in the …

Source: Scroll.in - Center-left
Published on Feb 6, 2026

Academic freedom under siege: How a global anti-caste, anti-racism meet at IIT Delhi became a target

An important academic event called Celebrating 25 Years of Durban: Indian Contributions to Combating Caste and Racism was held at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi from 16 to 18 January 2026, in which I myself was a speaker. The conference was the …

Source: Mathrubhumi - Neutral
Published on Feb 6, 2026

Not RRR Or KGF, Only Three Action Dramas Rank Higher Than Dhurandhar On IMDb’s Top 250 India – Can You Guess Which Ones?

Three Films Outrank Dhurandhar On IMDb’s All-time Top 250 Indian Films List (Photo Credit – Instagram) Aditya Dhar’s spy action thriller Dhurandhar hit theatres on December 5, 2025. While the Ranveer Singh-led film had all the ingredients of a blockbuster, …

Source: Koimoi - Neutral

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Published on February 5, 2026 - 14:57 GMT

Human Rights Watch Flags Growing Global Threats to Human Rights

(MENAFN) Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday warned that global human rights protections face a "generational challenge," citing actions by the Trump administration alongside rising pressures from China and Russia, as it released its World …

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Published on February 7, 2026 - 08:53 GMT

ICRC president elected to a second term

The Assembly unanimously recognized Ms Spoljaric’s exceptional leadership during a particularly complex time for the world and the ICRC as well as her foresight and ability to drive forward proposals aimed at preserving and strengthening the ICRC’s …

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Published on February 5, 2026 - 03:22 GMT

Human Rights Watch Officials Resign Over Blocked Report on Palestine

(MENAFN) Omar Shakir, the Israel-Palestine director at Human Rights Watch (HRW), along with assistant researcher Milena Ansari, have stepped down in protest after the organization prevented the release of a report they claimed identified Israel's …

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Published on February 7, 2026 - 13:37 GMT

Prime Minister Golob meets foreign ministers from the Middle East: A principled foreign policy opens doors to ...

SLOVENIA, February 6 - The visit by five foreign ministers – Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ayman Safadi from Jordan, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani from Bahrain, Badr Abdelatty from Egypt and Minister of State for …

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Published on February 4, 2026 - 13:37 GMT

Minister Gwede Mantashe: SA Human Rights Commission Inquiry on Artisanal Mining

Mining has been central to South Africa’s economic development for more than a century. It has contributed significantly to tax revenue, foreign exchange earnings, and employment creation. However, its history is also marked by deep structural exclusion. …

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Published on February 7, 2026 - 02:29 GMT

Palestine coalition welcomes Filton case outcome

The Palestine coalition welcomes the news that a jury has acquitted or failed to reach verdicts on charges faced by campaigners who took action against Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems. This is a significant defeat for the government which had used …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 15:21 GMT

Bloomberg reaction: Continued lack of accountability at the IFC putting patients and hospital staff at risk

Reacting to the Bloomberg expose published on Friday 30th January, Linda Oduor-Noah, Health Policy Lead at Oxfam International and IFI Policy Adviser said: “Oxfam continues to be alarmed but not surprised by the mounting evidence of negligence within the …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 21:07 GMT

Yanik Guillemette Calls for AI Integration to Bridge Canada’s 30% Productivity Gap with the United States

Strategist Yanik Guillemette advocates for AI as core infrastructure to enhance national productivity and secure trade resilience amid shifting CUSMA dynamics. MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, February 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Canadian …

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Published on February 7, 2026 - 15:47 GMT

Pay It Forward 9/11 Hosts The Great Gander Getaway Giveaway 2026 In Partnership With Paper Mill Playhouse

One Lucky Winner Will Receive a Free, Unforgettable Trip to Newfoundland and a Real-Life “Come From Away” Experience; Entry Deadline is March 15, 2026 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pay it Forward 9/11, a …

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Published on February 7, 2026 - 14:39 GMT

His Royal Highness King Tikoe Tefo Meshack Lekitlane Receives Global Honors and Honorary Doctorate in Historic Ceremony

JOHANNESBURG, KHAM ROYAL KINGDOM, SOUTH AFRICA, February 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- His Royal Highness King Tikoe Tefo Meshack Lekitlane, the 1st King of the San People, was formally honored during a historic and dignified royal ceremony held …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 23:41 GMT

His Royal Highness King Tikoe Tefo Meshack Lekitlane Officially Coronated Dr. Ruben Maurice West (United States) as King

Dr. Ruben Maurice West of the United States was officially coronated as a King in the Kham Royal Kingdom located in South Africa KHAM ROYAL KINGDOM , JOHANESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, February 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- His Royal Highness King …

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Published on February 7, 2026 - 08:53 GMT

ICRC president elected to a second term

The Assembly unanimously recognized Ms Spoljaric’s exceptional leadership during a particularly complex time for the world and the ICRC as well as her foresight and ability to drive forward proposals aimed at preserving and strengthening the ICRC’s …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on February 6, 2026 - 20:47 GMT

DEAR LARA Powerful Social Justice Documentary to World Premiere at Santa Barbara International Film Festival February 6

The time has come to put the lives of survivors above the protection of power as filmmaker & world-renowned violinist Lara St. John debuts DEAR LARA trailer SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A fearless …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 19:31 GMT

Sasha’s Pet Resort Supports 'Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week' in North America: February 7-14th

This campaign encourages dog owners to bring dogs indoors or provide secure fenced areas instead of chains or ropes as a primary means of confinement. REDMOND, WA, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sasha’s Pet Resort, a well- …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 18:24 GMT

CEGA Law Group Announces Filing of Lawsuit Against the City of North Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney Carl Arnold of CEGA Law Group is representing 27-year-old Las Vegas woman, Brandy Hood, in a lawsuit filed against the City of North Las Vegas on February 5, 2026 (Case #: 2:26 …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 18:05 GMT

87 NATIONAL ACADEMY MEMBERS URGE CONGRESS TO SUPPORT ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST RFK JR.

Experts —including 10 Nobel laureates —demand Congress bring the matter to the floor for a vote. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of 687 concerned members of the National Academies of Sciences, …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 17:17 GMT

Abdul Tubman and New Solutions Network Partner to Expand Access and Opportunity

Financial empowerment, cultural storytelling, and behavioral science combine in a landmark collaboration bridging legacies of liberation and tolerance NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a groundbreaking …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 16:49 GMT

The Addictions Academy Launches Giving Back Program Turning Parental Loss Into Lifesaving Impact

Limited-enrollment program provides approved parents access to professional recovery-focused certification training at no cost. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Addictions Academy® today announced the …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 16:43 GMT

AMMWEC condemns Pak mosque terror attack

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) Vehemently Condemns Terrorist Attack on Shia Mosque in Pakistan; Warns of Threat to Pakistan’s Economic …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 15:04 GMT

Time Wellness Center Expands Access to Premier Residential Mental Health Facilities in Tennessee

Time Wellness Center Expands Access to Premier Residential Mental Health Facilities in Tennessee CHATTANOOGA, TN, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To meet the growing need for mental health services in the area, Time …

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Published on February 7, 2026 - 02:29 GMT

Palestine coalition welcomes Filton case outcome

The Palestine coalition welcomes the news that a jury has acquitted or failed to reach verdicts on charges faced by campaigners who took action against Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems. This is a significant defeat for the government which had used …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Pak Minority leaders speak at Capitol Hill interfaith Event

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) convened an Interfaith International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable Pakistan Conference on Capitol Hill, …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 12:28 GMT

Bangladeshi-American Author Announces Novel 'Slums of Paradise' Following Historic Political Change in Bangladesh

BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Samiha Hoque, a Bangladeshi-American author and co-founder of independent press Shaherazad Shelves, announces the upcoming publication of her debut novel "Slums of Paradise …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 07:01 GMT

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Calls for Global Day of Action on February 14 in Support of the Iranian People

Global Day of Action on February 14 in Support of the Iranian People LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Transitional Leadership of Iran (Opposition) Calls for a Global Day of Action on February 14 A …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 06:49 GMT

World’s Largest Civil Society Gathering on Mental Health Generates New Global and Regional Partnerships

ILOILO, PHILIPPINES, February 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week, more than 300 mental health advocates from over 70 countries gathered at the 4th Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum in the Philippines to share experiences and forge new …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 05:50 GMT

Second Story Foundation Launches First Furrow Fund to Support Men Entering Recovery Housing After Treatment

Initiative provides paid transitional work for men leaving treatment and entering recovery housing, with a $50,000 goal to support about 20 men in 2026. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Second Story …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 05:33 GMT

Switzer Learning Center Appoints Janina Gricius as Director of Student Services

A trusted partner for districts, Switzer expands leadership to ensure smooth referrals and consistent, trauma‑informed student support. TORRANCE, CA, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Switzer Learning Center, a WASC‑ …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 15:21 GMT

Bloomberg reaction: Continued lack of accountability at the IFC putting patients and hospital staff at risk

Reacting to the Bloomberg expose published on Friday 30th January, Linda Oduor-Noah, Health Policy Lead at Oxfam International and IFI Policy Adviser said: “Oxfam continues to be alarmed but not surprised by the mounting evidence of negligence within the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights