Category: Research

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Democracy, Research

“Smokescreen” Report Alleges Widespread Electoral Manipulation and Democratic Backsliding in India

The Unrest: Representational Image of a Protest Created with Adobe Firefly Generative AI. By RMN News Service
The Unrest: Representational Image of a Protest Created with Adobe Firefly Generative AI. By RMN News Service

“Smokescreen” Report Alleges Widespread Electoral Manipulation and Democratic Backsliding in India

The report concludes that the current political landscape paints a grim picture for India, where nearly 1.4 billion people are described as suffering from “unprecedented poverty, corruption, inflation, unemployment, lawlessness, and religious animosity”.

NEW DELHI – September 2025 – RMN Foundation has announced the release of a new political research report, “Unveiling the Smokescreen of Indian Democracy: Fabricated Factors Masking Electoral Manipulation“. Authored by national award-winning journalist Rakesh Raman, also the Editor of RMN News and Founder of RMN Foundation, the report asserts that India, the world’s most populated country, is grappling with an “unprecedented debate regarding the integrity of its electoral process”. read more

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Human Rights, Research

YouTube’s Intrusive Ads Spark Consumer Rights Concerns Over Information Access

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YouTube’s Intrusive Ads Violate Your Right to Information! Demand Fair Access. Join RMN Foundation’s Fight for Consumer Rights! Photo: RMN News / RMN Foundation

YouTube’s Intrusive Ads Spark Consumer Rights Concerns Over Information Access

The research highlights growing user frustration, with many viewers feeling bombarded by YouTube ads that disrupt their ability to engage with educational, cultural, or entertainment content.

By Rakesh Raman
New Delhi | August 4, 2025

The RMN Foundation, dedicated to protecting consumer rights, has raised alarms about YouTube’s excessive advertising practices, which are increasingly infringing on consumers’ rights to access information freely and without undue disruption. read more

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Research, Unrest

Peacemaking, Conflict, and Civic Collapse: Highlights from The Unrest Magazine (July 1–15, 2025)

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🕊️ Peacemaking, Conflict, and Civic Collapse: Highlights from The Unrest Magazine (July 1–15, 2025)

A global roundup of political unrest, legal turmoil, and public accountability published by RMN News

In the July 1–15, 2025 issue of The Unrest magazine from RMN News, a wide array of global and Indian developments are examined through the lens of civic decay, political maneuvering, and institutional breakdown.

One of the major stories includes the agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe to establish a Special Tribunal to address the Crime of Aggression committed against Ukraine—marking a significant step in post-war accountability. read more