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Civil society organisations, NGOs, and academicians in Telangana have urged the Congress leadership to intervene in the ongoing fee reimbursement crisis. The State government’s GO Ms 7, which mandates direct transfer of funds to students instead of colleges, has been stayed by the High Court.

A seminar in Hyderabad organised by COVA, in collaboration with Amoomat Society and PUCAAR, brought together intellectuals and activists to discuss the urgent role of civil society in denouncing wars and sectarian violence.

A group of civil society members expressed dismay over the West Bengal Urdu Academy’s decision to postpone an event featuring Javed Akhtar, alleging the move followed protests from Muslim groups. They wrote to CM Mamata Banerjee, urging intervention to protect freedom of expression

Threats like Executive interference and media attacks are universal, but the Supreme Court’s resilience remains critical

Today, Hyderabad needs civil society more than ever, not only for the prevalent authoritarianism but also when its biodiversity is on the brink

The deteriorating situation in the State exposes the abdication of responsibility by the political parties

A law on the matter can help address people’s problems as RTI only exposes wrongful omissions and commissions