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Ex-RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan opposes excluding food prices from inflation calculations, stressing that the central bank’s credibility hinges on reflecting the real economic challenges citizens face. #Inflation #RaghuramRajan #indiaeconomy Read Here: https://lnkd.in/gHWERFGe

Ex-RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan against excluding food prices from inflation calculations because the central bank's credibility depends on accurately reflecting the economic reality faced by the country's citizens. https://lnkd.in/gHWERFGe

‘Manipur Tapes,’ allegedly featuring CM Biren Singh’s voice, suggest that Singh may have brought state security forces and outlawed Meitei groups together to target the Kuki-Zo minority. One of these banned insurgent groups, PLA, operates openly - online. https://lnkd.in/gGp3Y3rD

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and 150 others were detained at the Delhi border on Sept. 30 as they were proceeding towards the capital, having peacefully walked 1,000 km from Ladakh. They’re asking for autonomy as per Indian constitution. https://lnkd.in/ge-cdRkX

UN Special Rapporteur Balakrishnan Rajagopal to Supreme Court: Using bulldozers for demolishing homes without proper authorisation is a severe violation of international human rights. An earlier report: 128 properties owned mostly by Muslims demolished in 15 days. https://lnkd.in/g5M9vPPx

As elections approach in Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and Jammu & Kashmir, contesting political parties will attempt to co-opt us into their political battles. Here’s how we can identify the methods and messages they use for such attempts. Read Here: https://lnkd.in/gH2WTGkJ #Haryanaelection2024 #Jammuandkashmirelection2024 #stayinformed

As elections approach in Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and Jammu & Kashmir, contesting political parties will attempt to co-opt us into their political battles. Here’s how we can identify the methods and messages they use for such attempts. https://lnkd.in/gH2WTGkJ

Stories of Resilience | Swagata | A Bereaved Mother’s Resolve In January 2020, Swagata Majumdar faced the unimaginable grief of losing her twins. The grief of losing her children became overwhelming. She also realized that child loss is a significant taboo in India, leading to the isolation of bereaved mothers. Determined to challenge this stigma and support others, Swagata, along with her friends, started a support group for mothers who have lost a child. Today, Swagata has found healing and is now living with a happy family. Story by: Mariya Rajan Watch the full story: https://lnkd.in/gRjbA7d8

An ‘intelligence’ report suggests over 900 ‘Kuki militants,’ trained in advanced warfare, have crossed from Myanmar into India to target Meitei villages in Manipur. Strangely this intel was shared with the public at a press conference, and not discretely with the Army or Assam Rifles. Read Here: https://lnkd.in/gipR3y99 [ Manipur, Manipur Conflict, Kuki-Zo, Churachandpur, Meitei ]

An ‘intelligence’ report suggests over 900 ‘Kuki militants,’ trained in advanced warfare, have crossed from Myanmar into India to target Meitei villages in Manipur. Strangely this intel was shared with the public at a press conference, and not discretely with the Army or Assam Rifles. https://lnkd.in/gipR3y99