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Topic1984 anti-Sikh riots

Topic: 1984 anti-Sikh riots

First acquittals, then 6-yr wait for retrial: How ‘truth became a casualty’ in five 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases

In 2017, Delhi HC criticised 1986 acquittals of 10 men in anti-Sikh riots cases and issued an interim order for a retrial. But there has been no relief for victims so far.

38 years on, Kanpur arrests 3 accused in 1984 anti-Sikh riots, hunt on for 51 others

A special investigating team was set up to probe the case — Sikh houses were allegedly burnt, killing dozens — following SC order 3 years back. 22 of 96 accused have since been arrested.

‘Rajiv Gandhi ka ailan/nahi banega Khalistan’: When ad agency helped Congress score big 1984 win

Rediffusion’s ad campaign with full-throated take on fears of separatism helped propel Congress to historic victory in the wake of anti-Sikh riots & Indira Gandhi’s assassination.

Indira Gandhi’s assassination was a turning point for photojournalists. It made them prime targets

In 'That which is unseen', photojournalist Prashant Panjiar compiles stories from three decades of covering India's most important events.

SC asks CBI to verify medical condition of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar

Kumar is serving life imprisonment in an 1984 anti-Sikh riots case and has sought an interim bail on health grounds.

Facebook Oversight Board says post critiquing RSS, BJP highlights minority concerns, allows it

Upon its review of the post which included the video, the oversight board says decision to remove it was not in line with Facebook's community standards.

UP SIT records statements of anti-Sikh riots victims’ families in Ludhiana

A Special Investigation Team from Kanpur visited the city and recorded the statements of families who had migrated to Ludhiana after the riots in 1984.

It isn’t first time Delhi Police probe into riots is being questioned. Happened in 1984 too

Several activists and civil servants have raised concerns about Delhi Police's investigation into February riots, calling it 'biased'. Something similar happened in 1984 as well.

‘No differential treatment’ — SC rejects bail for 1984 riots convict suffering from Covid

The SC observed that Mahender Singh Yadav was admitted to an ICU and there was no specific grievance against the nature of treatment being given to him.

SC rejects interim bail to Sajjan Kumar serving life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Declining the interim bail plea, the top court bench, holding proceedings via video conferencing, said that it would hear the regular bail application in July.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.