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Topic2002 Gujarat riots

Topic: 2002 Gujarat riots

‘Malafide, arbitrary…,’ Govt ban on BBC documentary challenged, SC will hear case on 6 Feb

Advocate arguing the public interest litigation said the government’s action on documentary ‘India: The Modi Question’ was ‘unconstitutional’.

Kashmir Files tax-free but Indians can’t watch BBC documentary: Urdu Press slams Modi govt’s ban

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

Modi’s victories have nailed the canard on 2002 riots. BBC should worry about its credibility

'India: The Modi Question' documentary raises more questions than it answers. Its content, intent and timing suggests BBC is rushing on a path where angels would fear to tread.

Delhi’s Jamia heats up after student body decides to air BBC documentary on Modi, 13 detained

The screening of ‘India: The Modi Question’, scheduled for 6 pm on the campus, was called off in the face of a massive police build-up outside the institute.

Students detained, security up as Delhi’s Jamia plans to screen controversial BBC docu on Modi

On Tuesday, Jawaharlal Nehru University students’ union could not hold a proposed screening of the documentary, ‘India: The Modi Question’, because lights suddenly went off in the union office.

Unfamiliar with BBC series, recognise shared ‘democratic values’ with India, says US State Dept

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price Monday said Washington shares an 'exceptionally deep partnership' with New Delhi based on common values, when probed on the controversial BBC series.

Move over Bollywood, it’s time to boycott documentaries & two-faced ventriloquist of Rawalpindi

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

BBC Modi documentary row highlights highly risky nature of India’s new image wars

In blocking any circulation or mention of the documentary on social media platforms, PM Modi has reinforced his image and actions as those of a strongman.

‘No error apparent’ — SC rejects Bilkis Bano’s review plea against premature release of 11 convicts

An SC bench dismissed the petition on 13 Dec, opining 'no case for review is made out'. Till the time order was uploaded Saturday, Bilkis' lawyer was unaware of reasons for dismissal.

SC will hear Bilkis Bano’s challenging early release of 11 rape convicts

Bano is also seeking a review of apex court’s 13 May order that Gujarat had jurisdiction to decide on convicts’ remission plea even though trial had taken place in Maharashtra. 

On Camera

Iran’s response to Israel’s attack is a turning point in history. Will Netanyahu fold?

Benjamin Netanyahu will likely take even more erratic actions against Iran, especially now that he is more isolated than before and finds himself on the losing side of everything.

Pilots, engineers, maintenance crew — skilled worker shortages add to crisis in aviation sector

India’s aviation space is grappling with more than just a pilot deficit problem as industry experts highlight the need for the government and the aviation regulator to step in.

Hardened shelters, radars, defence systems & more — IAF quietly upgrades bases focused on China

New infra projects involve not just repair work of runways and creation of additional taxi ways to enable better tempo of operations, but also storage of spare parts and munitions.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.