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There is a need to fight vested interests with facts, says Shivakumar
2 months ago

There is a need to fight vested interests with facts, says Shivakumar

The Hindu  

“Vested interests are spreading lies about Mahatma Gandhi, the very person who fought for truth all his life. Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan is not a mere slogan but the shakti mantra of India,” he claimed. The Congress believes in keeping alive the ideas of leaders like Gandhi and Dr. Ambedkar,” he said. We chanted the Gandhi mantra yesterday, …

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'Congress's history is country's history': Karnataka Dy CM Shivkumar ahead of CWC meeting in Belgavi
3 months ago

'Congress's history is country's history': Karnataka Dy CM Shivkumar ahead of CWC meeting in Belgavi

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday highlighted the significance of his party, saying that "Congress's history is the country's history". Shivkumar and Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah arrived in Belagavi ahead of the Congress Working Committee meeting, 'Nav Satyagrah Baithak, to be held on Thursday. "To mark the 100 years of the 1924 Congress session, we are holding this convention …

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Revered minister slams GOP 'unity' lie
8 months ago

Revered minister slams GOP 'unity' lie

Raw Story  

Bishop William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, joins us as the Republican National Convention wraps up in Milwaukee. NERMEEN SHAIKH: And, Bishop Barber, if you could speak — your book that’s just out is titled White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy. I mean, people try to say “twisting words.” You know, …

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Donald Trump’s RNC speech capped a Republican convention of his enemies kissing the ring.
8 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump’s RNC speech capped a Republican convention of his enemies kissing the ring.

Slate  

Eight years ago, I was on the floor of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland when Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, the runner-up to Donald Trump for the nomination, pointedly refused to endorse Trump during his prime-time speech. “And let me start by giving thanks to God Almighty for protecting President Trump, and for turning his head on Saturday as the …

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Anti-party in a ghost town: Trump's undead GOP holds an un-convention
8 months, 1 week ago

Anti-party in a ghost town: Trump's undead GOP holds an un-convention

Salon  

MILWAUKEE — I don’t know whether the folks who tried to sell “vegan barbecue” from a booth in the strip of concession tents outside the 2024 Republican National Convention got bad advice or simply took an ill-advised leap of faith. Within the space of about three minutes on Wednesday night, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, Trump’s newly-anointed running mate, suggested …

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How 'fake' J.D. Vance disguises his anti-worker views as economic populism
8 months, 1 week ago

How 'fake' J.D. Vance disguises his anti-worker views as economic populism

Raw Story  

We speak with journalist Robert Kuttner about Donald Trump’s selection of Ohio Senator J.D. “Vance is much more effective at connecting Trump’s cultural and social and racist populism to what looks like pocketbook populism, except it’s a fake,” he says. Vance’s record and economic policies, we’re joined now by Robert Kuttner, co-founder and co-editor of The American Prospect, his recent …

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How Europe’s AI convention balances innovation and human rights | Explained
10 months ago

How Europe’s AI convention balances innovation and human rights | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The global governance of artificial intelligence is becoming more complex even as countries try to govern AI within their borders in various ways, ranging from acts of law to executive orders. Against this background, the Council of Europe took a big step by adopting the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the …

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E-Sports & E-Doping In Light Of The National Anti-Doping Act, 2022
2 years, 2 months ago

E-Sports & E-Doping In Light Of The National Anti-Doping Act, 2022

Live Law  

The National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 came into force on 12th August 2022 after receiving the President’s assent with an objective to -“provide for the constitution of the National Anti-Doping Agency for regulating anti-doping activities in sports and to give effect to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation International Convention against doping in sport, and compliance of such other …

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PMLA Is A Penal Statute And Enforcement Directorate Officials Are Police Officers: Kapil Sibal Submits Before Supreme Court
3 years ago

PMLA Is A Penal Statute And Enforcement Directorate Officials Are Police Officers: Kapil Sibal Submits Before Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday resumed hearing on a string of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of several provisions of the PMLA Act. Mr. Sibal countered the ED's argument that by virtue of Section 3 of the PMLA, mere acquisition, possession and use of proceeds of crime alone is sufficient to constitute money laundering and the projection of tainted property …

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Explained | What are the Geneva Conventions guidelines during wartime?
3 years ago

Explained | What are the Geneva Conventions guidelines during wartime?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Russia’s armed invasion of Ukraine starting February 24 has set off a steady escalation in hostilities on Ukrainian soil, and in many cases civilian infrastructure and non-combatants have been impacted. The Geneva Conventions are a set of four treaties, formalised in 1949, and three additional protocols, the first two of which were formalised in 1977 and …

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Only 313 Arrests Under PMLA In 20 Years; Strict Safeguards Are There : Solicitor General Tells Supreme Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Only 313 Arrests Under PMLA In 20 Years; Strict Safeguards Are There : Solicitor General Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

"There may be some leeway to the legislature if there is no violation of any fundamental rights", he prayed. That gave several guidelines as to how the definition is to be framed, what should be the regime etc" "Ultimately, that led to one body which is also mentioned in the preamble to the Act- the Financial Action Task Force- it …

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Navigation with permission
3 years, 11 months ago

Navigation with permission

The Hindu  

On April 7, the U.S.’s 7th Fleet Destroyer, the USS John Paul Jones,conducted a ‘Freedom of Navigation Operation’ 130 nautical miles west of the Lakshadweep Islands inside India’s Exclusive Economic Zone. In its response, India asserted that the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea “does not authorize other States to carry out in the Exclusive Economic Zone and …

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World-class 'Rudraksh' convention centre to be set up in Varanasi
4 years, 3 months ago

World-class 'Rudraksh' convention centre to be set up in Varanasi

India TV News  

'Rudraksh', a world-class convention centre, would come up soon in Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which is slowing gaining centrestage. During 2015, Modi had visited Varanasi with former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and laid the foundation of this grand convention centre. This convention centre named 'Rudraksh' would show a glimpse of the wonderful and ancient …

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7 Takeaways From The Republican National Convention
4 years, 6 months ago

7 Takeaways From The Republican National Convention

NPR  

7 Takeaways From The Republican National Convention Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP Well, the 2020 national political conventions are over. But Trump is known for his public belittling of those who disagree with him; he has a history of demeaning women, and almost two dozen have accused him of sexual misconduct; he's been unable to say …

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5 Questions Ahead Of The Republican National Convention
4 years, 7 months ago

5 Questions Ahead Of The Republican National Convention

NPR  

5 Questions Ahead Of The Republican National Convention Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Since the Democrats wrapped up their glitch-free virtual convention, now it's Republicans' turn. Trump is just the fourth modern president with a polling deficit larger than 1 point heading into his convention, as CNN's Harry Enten points …

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Opinion: How Biden just made Trump’s life a lot more complicated
4 years, 7 months ago

Opinion: How Biden just made Trump’s life a lot more complicated

CNN  

CNN — CNN contributors weigh in with short takes on the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention’s biggest moments and speeches. Former Vice President Joe Biden made it stark when he vowed to help the country “overcome this season of darkness.” Historian Jon Meacham laid it out. Keith Boykin: Biden met the moment Keith Boykin Thursday night’s Democratic National …

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On night three of the DNC, the Democrats nearly made us cry.
55 years, 2 months ago

On night three of the DNC, the Democrats nearly made us cry.

Slate  

Jordan Weissmann: So, Lili, the big question: Did you actually cry tonight? It felt tonight like Democrats successfully took stock of a lot of damage we hadn’t had to think about as an ugly collection. Jordan: Like, yeah, Donald Trump’s decisions have heaped misery on a lot of actual human beings, and these are their faces. Jordan: There was one …

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US election 2016: Third parties are voiceless
8 years, 7 months ago

US election 2016: Third parties are voiceless

Al Jazeera  

The Green Party hopes to trump other parties with its loyal following, despite having a low budget and no media attention. The Green Party The problem for third party candidates is that the media organisations that pay for the polls rarely include anyone other than the two party candidates. ‘Voters want change’ There is one thing working against the Green …

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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Hopes Democrats Rally Behind Clinton At DNC
8 years, 8 months ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Hopes Democrats Rally Behind Clinton At DNC

NPR  

Tom Wolf Hopes Democrats Rally Behind Clinton At DNC MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: With the Democratic convention kicking off in two days in Philadelphia, we wanted to spend a few minutes looking at the next steps for the Democratic Party. But first, we wanted to hear from Pennsylvania's highest-ranking Democrat, Governor Tom Wolf. WOLF: Well, I'm hoping we come out with …

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In His Acceptance Speech, Trump Promises To Restore Safety
8 years, 8 months ago

In His Acceptance Speech, Trump Promises To Restore Safety

NPR  

In His Acceptance Speech, Trump Promises To Restore Safety STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: And I'm Steve Inskeep in Cleveland. FEEHERY: Well, it certainly wasn't an optimistic speech, except for the fact that he felt he could fix things, which I think a lot of the - especially in the room, people felt - feel that the country's going down the wrong …

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Trump: A speech like no other?
8 years, 8 months ago

Trump: A speech like no other?

CNN  

Story highlights Republican Party convention took place this week in Cleveland Speakers on the final night included Donald and Ivanka Trump CNN — CNN Opinion contributors offer their takes on the final day of the Republican Party convention in Cleveland, Donald Trump’s speech, and what this week has meant for the Republican Party. Donald Trump, the Republican Party's presidential nominee, …

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Ivanka Trump brushes off convention-boycotting Republicans: 'That’s their choice...if they don’t want to be part of the future':
8 years, 8 months ago

Ivanka Trump brushes off convention-boycotting Republicans: 'That’s their choice...if they don’t want to be part of the future':

Daily Mail  

Ivanka Trump says Republicans refusing to come to this week's GOP convention in Cleveland will be left in the dust as the party moves on without them. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Ivanka Trump says Republicans refusing to come to this week's GOP convention in Cleveland will be left in the dust as the party moves on without them 'That's their …

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