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DECCAN INQUIRER   e news  bi-weekly EDITOR: NAGARAJA.M.R .... VOL.22 .. .ISSUE...20……08/03/2026 What is Karnataka’s Rohith Vemula Bill? According to the draft, the Bill seeks to “prevent exclusion or injustice and to safeguard the right to education and dignity for the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) and minorities” across public, private, and deemed universities in Karnataka.   What penalties does the Bill propose? The draft legislation makes caste discrimination a non-bailable and cognisable offence. It provides for strict penalties for individuals who commit or abet acts of discrimination.   -A first-time offence will attract one year of imprisonment and a ₹10,000 fine, with courts empowered to award compensation up to ₹1 lakh to the victim. -A repeat offence will invite a three-year jail term along with a ₹1 lakh fine. -Institutions found violating inclusivity provisions — such as not being open to all castes, creed...

 DECCAN INQUIRER   e news  bi-weekly EDITOR: NAGARAJA.M.R .... VOL.22 .. .ISSUE...19……05/03/2026 Henry Kissinger's quote, "It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal," suggests that aligning with the U.S. can lead to severe consequences, particularly in the context of international relations and political alliances. This statement reflects the complexities and risks involved in being an ally of the United States. The United States Government Is The Biggest Criminal Organisation in the World By Rod Driver “Since the end of the Second World War the United States has attempted to overthrow more than 50 foreign governments and to crush more than 30 populist- nationalist movements struggling against intolerable regimes. In the process, the US has caused the end of life for several million people, and condemned many millions more to a life of agony and despair” (William Blum(1)). William Blum was an employee of the US state department...

DECCAN INQUIRER   e news  bi-weekly EDITOR: NAGARAJA.M.R .... VOL.22 .. .ISSUE...18……01/03/2026 World Organization Against Torture flags India as “high risk” country for police torture: Some reflections On the UN’s International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we reflect on a recent report by a global alliance of anti-torture organisations which scored India as ‘high risk’ overall. Between India’s refusal to ratify the Convention Against Torture and the downgrading of the NHRC, the country is facing a critical moment in its human rights stature. THIS YEAR HAS PROVEN TO BE A SOBERING ONE  for the Indian police with several reports revealing their unconstitutional and torturous attitude. The Status of Policing in India report 2025 put forth an alarming data about the police officers' stand on torture. As per the report, majority of the police officers justify and admit to using torture as a means during interrogation and investigation. The India Justice Report 20...

DECCAN INQUIRER   e news  bi-weekly EDITOR: NAGARAJA.M.R .... VOL.22 .. .ISSUE...17……26/02/2026 Editorial :  Amend SHANTI  Act  2025 Dilution of  Corporate Liability MNCs  are investing in India  not only for availability of cheap labor more for  lax  environmental  , safety , accounting government regulations in india. Back home those MNCs are facing strict environmental  , safety & accounting regulations in USA & EU.   Government of India has diluted the corporate liability of  Nuclear energy Producing Companies in India by SHANTI Act 2025.   Just  refer how a pittance was paid to bhopal gas disaster survivors in comparison to BP oil spillage payout. There is stark disparity. Indian government agencies are not in a position to handle such disasters. Over and above Indian government makes caste discrimination while providing health care. If survivor happens to be from forward caste no medi...