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Topic2002 Gujarat riots

Topic: 2002 Gujarat riots

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. 

Godhra a battle of ‘prestige’ for RSS-BJP. Bilkis Bano convicts, 2002, Ram Bhakts are key

Analysis of Godhra's past election data reveals seat has always seen neck-and-neck fierce battles between Congress & BJP & winning margin has never crossed 3000 votes since 2002.

Out of jail for three months at a time: Convicts in Bilkis Bano case dodged parole regulations

Rules in Gujarat allow parole for 30-day periods and extensions only in extenuating circumstances. But state's affidavit in SC shows that the convicts exceeded this multiple times.

Bilkis Bano case shows India does not value women as equal citizens

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SC grants interim bail to Teesta Setalvad in Gujarat riots case, questions HC on long adjournment

The apex court also made it clear that as far as Setalvad’s regular bail is concerned, the Gujarat HC, where her bail petition is still pending, will take a final call.

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The key difference between India and China’s response to Gen-Z protests in Nepal

China is desperate to keep Communist Nepal ally intact. India must worry.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?