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Topic1984 anti-Sikh riots

Topic: 1984 anti-Sikh riots

How Modi’s 1984 riots attack on Congress could be turning point for BJP-SAD poll campaign

Congress had cornered Akalis on the 2015 sacrilege issue, but Modi’s anti-Sikh riots attack at Bathinda rally has given new life to BJP-SAD's defensive campaign.

BJP slams Sam Pitroda for anti-Sikh riots remark, demand apology from Sonia & Rahul Gandhi

BJP minister Prakash Javadekar accused Sam Pitroda of being dismissive about the anti-Sikh riots with his latest remarks.

Answer to Modi’s Rajiv Gandhi challenge to Congress lies in Punjab’s 1985 elections

Modi wants Congress to campaign in Rajiv Gandhi's name in Punjab, a veiled dig at the ex-PM's alleged role in 1984 anti-Sikh riots. But party actually fared well even after the riots.

Who will do Nyay to victims of 1984 riots & Bhopal Gas tragedy? PM Modi slams Congress

PM Modi cornered Congress on its promise of Nyay by demanding justice for the victims of mass death incidents under the Congress' rule.

Ex-Congress leader Sajjan Kumar accuses CBI of witness tampering in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Sajjan Kumar, convicted in the riots case, claims that the witness's testimony was contrary to his police statements in 1985.

Supreme Court asks CBI for update on trial of Sajjan Kumar in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

The CBI told the SC bench that former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, who is also facing trial in another anti-Sikh riots case, was the kingpin of the massacre.

Delhi Court orders day-to-day hearing in a death sentence case of 1984 riots

Delhi High Court will also hear the convict Yashpal Singh's appeal against the capital punishment awarded to him in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Supreme Court grants 2 months to SIT to complete probe of 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases

The riots after Indira Gandhi's assassination claimed 2,733 lives in Delhi alone.

SC judge recuses himself from hearing Sajjan Kumar’s plea in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Justice Sanjiv Khanna refused to hear Kumar's plea Monday who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Sajjan Kumar, sentenced to life in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, surrenders before Delhi court

Former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar surrendered before the Karkardooma Court in Delhi to serve out his life sentence.

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Why Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi

If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

Pakistan signs $1.5 billion deal to sell lethal combat weapons to Sudan’s junta

The deal, believed to be paid for by a third nation, will give the Sudanese Armed Forces access to light attack aircraft, engines, armoured fighting vehicles & unmanned aerial vehicles.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?