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World Internet Freedom Report 2015: Internet access improves under Modi

India's score on internet barriers improved from 42 in 2014 to 40 in 2015.

Oct 29, 2015

Meghalaya CM lobbying in Delhi to reopen 'rathole' coal mining operations

He has not disclosed that his wife owns several mines, say Reuters.

Oct 28, 2015

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Nigeria: Interview with LGBTI Activist Bisi Alimi

IBTimes UK speaks with Nigerian LGBTI activist Bisi Alimi about the gay rights movement, the international reaction to the so called anti-gay bill, and President Muhammadu Buhari.

Oct 27, 2015

Political groups demand ban on suspect Sanatan Sanstha sect

Jayant Balaji Athvale, the founder of Sanatan Sanstha said Hindus who are indifferent towards cow slaughter "are not fit to live".

Oct 27, 2015

Betagoogle: 'Crystal ball' helps raise awareness about European refugee crisis

A 'fake Google" site challenges viewers to provide help for refugees crowding into Europe.

Oct 27, 2015

Ex-Navy Chief's open letter to President, PM on violence against minorities

Laxminarayan Ramdas said the government needs to act together and stop the acts of violence against the minorities.

Oct 26, 2015

Rift on refugees spurs solidarity vs security risk to Europe's unity

Governments struggle to cope with an influx of people fleeing war and oppression in Syria

Oct 25, 2015

An 'artivist' drives a social media campaign for peace across Indo-Pak borders

"People will use #ProfileForPeace to fight for peace wherever two nations are fighting," says Ram Subramanian.

Oct 25, 2015

Dramatic drop in cases gives UNICEF hope of a zero-polio world

Globally, wild polio cases dropped from 242 cases in 2014 to 51 cases in 2015.

Oct 24, 2015

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Xi Jinping visit: Tibetan activists criticise Met Police as Tiananmen Square survivors house is raided

The home of a Tiananmen Square survivor has been raided by UK police who also confiscated his computer equipment â€“ for holding protest signs in central London against visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Oct 23, 2015