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The inauguration of the JSW Steel Plant at Dhinkia by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on May 27, 2026, has sparked questions about whether corporate interests are being prioritized over the constitutional mandate of the Gram Sabha, ... #gsc.tab=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">countercurrents.org/2026/06/cm-moh…

For years, exaggerated claims about “crores of infiltrators” have been repeated in rallies and campaigns, while official responses have often admitted that exact numbers are difficult to determine. thewire.in/rights/at-beng…

A reason for this failure is that they have always been controlled and guided by upper-caste politicians. kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/0…

Legal experts and former judges have repeatedly observed that the justice system often remains inaccessible for the poor because of high legal expenses, lengthy procedures, corruption, and social inequality. dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/…

Pakistan’s demand from the Taliban is simple and clear: verifiable and non-reversible action against terrorists. Regrettably, this demand remains unmet. The window for course correction is narrowing but is still open. dawn.com/news/2006316/i…

As men migrate for work, Nepal’s women are increasingly taking up agriculture – but society, policies and support systems are slow to catch up himalmag.com/nepal-women-fa…

Across South Asia, younger generations are increasingly using irony, memes and satire not as entertainment alone but as political language. Unlike traditional political messaging, satire allows emotional honesty without formal structure. groundviews.org/2026/06/05/how…

For a government that has repeatedly spoken of democratic renewal, this should be cause for reflection. Freedom of expression cannot be measured solely by the absence of formal bans. groundviews.org/2026/06/08/old…

Nepal’s graduation story proves this point. GDP alone cannot capture the resilience of households and care work that carried the country forward and the wellbeing of the people. nepalitimes.com/rethinking-nep…

India's Border Security Force is reportedly attempting to forcibly push numerous people suspected of being Bangladeshis into Bangladesh from various parts of West Bengal,.. en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0qd…

Amnesty International calls for the immediate and unconditional release of civilians being held hostage by armed groups in Manipur,.. amnesty.org/en/latest/news…

Across the globe, climate change is no longer a distant threat discussed in scientific reports and international conferences; it is a lived reality. dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/…

From street vendors to gig workers, women in Delhi's informal sector face the physical, mental and economic brunt of rising temperatures. thewire.in/labour/extreme…

Several reports offer telling insights into parliament’s functioning. The most recent was released last week by a civil society organisation. It records the low attendance of members of the National Assembly in its proceedings. dawn.com/news/2005999

Navigating Intersecting Rights: Freedom of Religion or Belief and Freedom of Expression in Sri Lanka, held on 29th May 2026.

On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, Ecocare Maldives and Transparency Maldives issue this joint statement with a profound sense of urgency, endorsed by civil society organisations across the country. Access the statement: transparency.mv/publications/j…

Since 1992, when Nawaz Sharif’s government first activated the prime minister’s relief fund model, Pakistan has deployed the same instrument at least five times across floods and earthquakes. dawn.com/news/2005045/w…

Rights activist Nur Khan Liton said that although nearly 100 days have passed since the new government assumed office, there is little visible improvement in the overall law and order situation. thedailystar.net/news/banglades…

The overwhelming majority of Bhutanese-Nepali people in Ohio arrived as refugees after years of hardship, rebuilt their lives with enormous difficulty, and have no connection to any fraud scheme. kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspor…

Sri Lanka: This morning, the prosecution led evidence from two witnesses in the Prageeth Eknaligoda case before the Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar. Four additional witnesses are scheduled to testify at the next hearing, on 19th June at 1:00 p.m. @SP_Ekneligoda #SriLanka