Manipur to Bastar, Child Soldiers Suffer at the Frontlines of Conflict
Children are shattered by conflict in Manipur, CEC Rajiv Kumar's tenure raises more questions than answers, and more in today's newsletter.
Children are being pulled into Manipur’s ongoing ethnic conflict, with reports confirming the recruitment of child soldiers by armed groups. Multiple media reports since the start of the conflict have been highlighting the utter child rights violations amid the ongoing crisis. Meanwhile, as Rajiv Kumar steps down as India’s Chief Election Commissioner, his tenure is scrutinized for allegations of bias and missed reforms. On the global front, the US has withdrawn from the OECD’s Global Tax Deal, a move that could impact India’s digital taxation system. Donald Trump's 'myopic' and 'selfish' exit from the agreement is a setback for India - writes Subhash Chandra Garg. All this and more on The Quint today!
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