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The arrest of a 22-year-old climate activist for sharing a document in support of ongoing farmers' protests made global headlines, but it was the application of the colonial era sedition law against her that caused particular concern. Critics say, it is symptomatic of a government that is increasingly intolerant of dissent. An anti-terror law has also been used against activists in India.
The US charges three North Korean hackers with attempting to steal billions from banks. We look at the North Korean cyber threat and how its developed over the years. In India, the government is increasingly using draconian laws to target activists it doesn't agree with. And in Pakistan a new crime fighting initiative that gives the cops wheels and the criminals a chase.
DW reporter Mania Chaudbary has frequently been the target of insults and hate speech online. Online trolls often try to silence women like her from speaking out politically or as a journalist.
Online, women all over the world have to with deal insults, doxing, sexual harassment and even threats of physical violence. What can be done to help them?
The COVID-19 epidemic poses a threat to the everyday life of people worldwide. Travelers are particularly affected, as are people working in tourism. Here are the latest developments.
These muddy mangrove forests and estuaries are home to albino crocodiles, giant sea turtles and hundreds of bird species.
Censorship comes in many forms. You might have heard that Facebook blocked news coverage in Australia last week, because Australia's government wanted the tech giant to pay for journalism. In Venezuela, censorship has gotten so bad that people have to get creative to get informed. And the Indian government ordered Twitter to block accounts commenting on farmers' protests.
Trophy hunting nearly wiped out the Asiatic lion from India a little over a century ago. It took strict conservation laws to bring the species back. But after a recent scare in the Gir forest in the state of Gujarat, conservationists realize that success story remains very fragile.
Indian authorities demanded that Twitter block hundreds of accounts commenting on the farmers' protests. Twitter first complied, but then reinstated accounts after an outcry over press freedom and freedom of expression. The government then retaliated against Twitter. Now, India's Supreme Court has intervened in the dispute between the government and Twitter.
Having a home to live in is a privilege but not always good for the environment. We use lots of energy which produces carbon dioxide. How can we make our homes more sustainable? We take a look in this week's Eco India.
Having a home to live in is a privilege but not always good for the environment. We use lots of energy which produces carbon dioxide. How can we make our homes more sustainable?
While most governments try to stockpile COVID-19 vaccines, India is giving millions of doses to neighboring countries as a 'vaccine maitri' or vaccine friendship. Is it altruism or could geopolitical motivations be at play?
In India, a former government minister has lost a defamation suit against a female journalist who'd accused him of sexual harrassment. The verdict is being hailed as a victory for India's #MeToo movement.
We hear the inspiring stories of female judges in Guatemala who are risking their lives for justice. Since the coronavirus pandemic hit, the number of suicide cases involving women has been rising sharply in Japan. One student wants to stop people from taking their own lives and show them it's worth living. We also hear how dogs can help detect urine that's infected with the coronavirus.
The motto of this week's Eco India is 'new beginnings': new ways of taking care of livestock and earning money with cow dung; a restricted military area bursting with new life, and rescued elephants given a second chance.
Sustainability and ethics are the cornerstones of Beejom farm's business model. The farmers grow heirloom crops and use solar power and biogas. And they don't milk their cows - but earn their money selling cow manure.
Trisha Shetty is the founder of SheSays – an organization which encourages Indian women to defend themselves against sexual assault and discrimination. The organization offers assistance and training to help raise awareness of these issues.
Tourists are flocking to Kashmir's snow-filled resorts, as the region reels from an economic hit wrought by the COVID pandemic and New Delhi's harsh lockdown restrictions.
Global hunger for energy is increasing with every passing year. Unless we make the switch to renewables, we will soon end up in climate disaster. But renewable energy also comes at a cost. This week, we take a more critical look at this alternative.
German government adopts new supply chain law - Wuhan celebrates Lunar New Year - India warns social media firms over row with Twitter
Rescue workers in India are struggling to reach survivors trapped in a tunnel after a glacier disaster struck Sunday morning. Some villagers from the affected area spoke to DW about the devastation.
"The difference between life and death was just two minutes," said Vipul Kaireni, a heavy vehicle driver who barely made it to safety after a glacier collapse sent a wall of water and debris down a valley in the Indian Himalayas.
A vaccine against COVID-19 is considered the only realistic hope of overcoming the virus. Several vaccines have now been approved. But does that mean an end to the pandemic and a return to "normal life" are in sight?
Going back to school is no longer an option for many children in India's villages, even as a staggered reopening of schools is underway. The coronavirus pandemic has left many parents jobless, meaning their children now have to step up and become breadwinners.
