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A note on the public hearing on “forced evictions” was organised by Concerned Citizens at Surjeet Bhawan, New Delhi. Hearing testimonials of extreme brutality in the evictions, the jury exclaimed, “G20 became an extra constitutional event, not abiding the rule of law.”
Tribal communities feel that the BJP-led state government is participating in perilous communal politics by backing the Meiteis as ‘Hindus’ against the tribal people who are predominantly Christian.
The estimates of India’s GDP for Q4 2022-23 show a growth rate of 6.1% over Q4 2021-22; for 2022-23 as a whole, the GDP growth rate comes to 7.2%, a shade higher than expected. But this makes not an iota of difference to one’s assessment of the current state of India’s economy.
Despite Tamil Nadu’s history of anti-caste movements, continued reports on the denial of temple entry to Dalits indicate that the space has to come under greater legal and public scrutiny. The state must ensure that it follows the Constitution, not caste dictates.
In a blow to US hegemony, the revival of Unasur at a summit of 13 Latin American leaders demonstrates the region’s shift back to the left and the rehabilitation of Venezuela. Also: “South America Is Back, and Venezuela Is Helping Lead the Way”.
The BRICS bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa is expanding, and building a new economic architecture to challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar.
Around the world, significant issues are negatively impacting water security. While the situation appears dire, cooperation initiatives show some signs of relief.
Our amnesia about how greatly Pali has contributed to all that we speak and think is not of recent origin.
Update to IPCC report shows record jump in emissions and temperatures. Also: ‘Monster Heat Hits 1/3rd of World Population’; and: ‘The Arctic’s Iceless Upheaval’.
The fact that the planned joint opposition in Patna was postponed has created rumours that such unity may not be achieved before 2024. This fear, however, is almost certain to prove groundless.
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