1. The Foundation of Independent Oversight

In an era where digital news is often ephemeral and prone to manipulation, independent outlets like RMN News Service and its flagship publication The Unrest are redefining the architecture of media accountability. This methodology, which I term “Scholarly Journalism,” serves as a structural defense against the transience of digital discourse.

By utilizing the Zenodo open research platform—operated by CERN under the OpenAIRE program—these reports are not merely articles but permanent, scholarly artifacts. Assigned unique Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), these investigations are transformed into citable, immutable records that resist institutional erasure and provide a durable evidentiary base for public scrutiny. read more

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Activities, Human Rights

Punjab’s Land Pooling Policy: A Cruel Land Grab Violating Indian and International Laws

Punjab’s Land Pooling Policy: A Cruel Land Grab Violating Indian and International Laws

The RMN Foundation, in its report, labels the policy as a “land-grabbing scheme” that disproportionately harms small and marginal farmers, landless laborers, and rural communities.

By Rakesh Raman
New Delhi | August 8, 2025

The Punjab government’s Land Pooling Policy, 2025, has sparked widespread outrage among farmers, activists, and opposition parties for its perceived assault on agricultural communities and fertile lands. read more

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Research, Unrest

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

🕊️ 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