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Saturday, July 4, 2026
TopicAlimuddin Ansari

Topic: Alimuddin Ansari

In Jharkhand, lynching spares no religion and police & govt think it’s ‘routine’

21 people have been lynched in the state over the past two years for allegedly transporting beef or consuming beef, and over child-lifting rumours.

How India managed to punish cow vigilantes for the first time in a beef-lynching case

Prosecution acted swiftly, helping the court to complete the trial in 3 months; police & local administration in the BJP-ruled state cooperated significantly.

He had more Hindu friends than Muslim: Wife of Jharkhand beef-lynching victim

A Jharkhand court has convicted 11 of the 12 accused for the murder of Alimuddin; quantum of punishment will be announced Wednesday.

On Camera

What’s in a WhatsApp username? Privacy, fraud fears & govt’s power over apps

The government’s notices to WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal over their username features have become the biggest test yet of privacy versus Delhi’s power over apps. One app ‘complied’ even without a notice.

Why cutting equity capital gains tax for FIIs will boost India’s economy & lower cost of borrowing

Scrapping ‘outdated and anomalous’ tax will trigger lower borrowing costs, ensure stronger rupee and healthier forex position, and boost economic growth because of lower capital cost.

Indonesia seeks more BrahMos missiles from India. Delhi eyes critical minerals as Modi visits Jakarta

India is looking at setting up joint ventures with Indonesian firms to establish processing factories for critical minerals, especially nickel.

Publisher ban on Sacco’s brilliant Muzaffarnagar riot comic is a cynical joke on India’s freedoms

Sacco’s ‘reporting’ is incredibly granular but there are areas where he can be faulted. Don’t let this undermine where his true focus is, in showing how local disputes led to riots.