Screened on Khalid’s 37th birthday, the documentary film, ‘Prisoner No. 626710 is Present’, opened with a chilling scene of the activist anticipating his arrest under false charges.
Four years after Faizan was allegedly assaulted by policemen and forced to sing the national anthem, court pulled up Delhi Police for 'shoddy' investigation, transferred case to CBI.
Khalid, who is facing charges under UAPA in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, had filed his second bail plea. His first application was rejected in 2022.
Delhi Police FIR says riots were 'conspiracy hatched by Umar Khalid & his associates'. In Part 5 of ThePrint's series on 2020 northeast Delhi riots, we look at what's delaying trial.
After 4 Muslim men were found dead, Delhi cops arrested 5, including 4 Hindus & a Muslim, for the murders. Their stories are Part 4 of ThePrint's series on 2020 northeast Delhi riots.
Monu Kumar, his father were thrashed by a mob. Aleem Saifi spent 9 months behind bars & was discharged last yr. Their stories are Part 3 of ThePrint's series on 2020 northeast Delhi riots.
In January, Akram was acquitted in a case stemming from an arson attack during 2020 Delhi riots. His story is Part 2 of ThePrint's series on arrests, acquittals & discharges in Delhi riots.
Lawyers who represented accused say arrests were made hastily and focus was on 'proving a narrative'. Senior cop says probe in all riots cases meticulous, scientific methods used.
A bench headed by Justice Siddharth Mridul had heard the cases over the last year & even reserved orders. But Justice Mridul’s transfer has meant they will have to be reheard from January.
The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.
Possible improvements in US-India trade ties and a lower tariff rate could ease pressure, but if that doesn’t eventuate, RBI may be forced to support the rupee further.
Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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