How Indian state’s three-capital plan could spur equal growth
Mumbai, IndiaThomson Reuters Foundation A proposal by the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh to have three capitals rather than one could be a model for more equal development and help release pressure from the country’s overcrowded cities, say planning experts. Last month, the government of Andhra Pradesh passed the Decentralisation and Equal Development of […]
Facial recognition push at India airports raises privacy concerns
Bangkok, ThailandThomson Reuters Foundation The launch of facial recognition technology at two Indian airports and plans to place it in police stations have stoked fears over privacy and increased surveillance among human rights groups in the country. The “paperless biometric technology” launched in Bengaluru airport last week identifies passengers by their face, doing away with […]
INDIA: HINDU EXTREMIST VIOLENCE ON THE RISE IN SOUTHERN STATES
TEJASWI RAVINDER reports for World Watch Monitor…
Indian Christians charged with ‘hurting religious sentiments’ by handing out Easter tracts
World Watch Monitor Four Christians, including the wife of a church leader, have been charged with “hurting religious sentiments” after they handed out Christian tracts during an Easter procession in India’s southern Telangana state. Rayapuri Jyothi, 38, Meena Kumari, 52, Mahima Kumari, 35 and Bagadam Sudhakar, 45, were taken into custody by police in the […]