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Topic: Atiq Ahmed

Atiq, brother Ashraf gunned down — A timeline of events since Umesh Pal’s murder

Umesh Pal's murder in February this year brought Atiq Ahmed under UP government lens again. He was also convicted for the first time in Pal's abduction case.

‘Nahi le gaye toh nahi gaye’: Atiq Ahmed’s last words before being shot dead in Prayagraj

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, both history sheeters, were shot dead in Prayagraj while in police custody.

‘Totally reduced to dust’: Atiq Ahmed on his life — from a dreaded gangster to MP, and then in jail

Atiq Ahmed, the gangster-turned-politician who was first convicted only last month, despite 130-odd cases against him, was gunned down late Saturday night.

Atiq Ahmed & brother Ashraf buried at Kasari Masari graveyard in Prayagraj day after fatal attack

Atiq Ahmed & brother Ashraf were shot dead by three assailants while in police custody Saturday. Their bodies were sent for post mortem and handed over to family Sunday evening.

Three people have been arrested, say police after Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf were shot dead

Moments before their killing, the duo, accused in the Umesh Pal murder case, were speaking to the media while being taken for a medical. Their murder was captured on camera.

Mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, brother Ashraf shot dead in Prayagraj

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, both history sheeters, were shot dead in Prayagraj while in police custody. 

‘No dust marks, empty pistol’: Retd IPS seeks NHRC probe into Asad-Ghulam ‘encounter’ by UP STF

In letter to NHRC, IPS (retd) Amitabh Thakur has raised 12 points of suspicion over 'encounter killing' of Atiq Ahmed’s son Asad & his aide Ghulam.

‘Encounter’ killings on the rise since Yogi became CM, says Urdu press on Asad Ahmed shooting

New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh Police's killing of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed's son Asad Ahmed in an 'encounter' made the front pages of the Urdu newspapers...

‘Tomorrow they may say he was Osama aide’: Atiq Ahmed’s lawyer after cops tell court about his ‘ISI links’

UP Police told court Ahmed in statement admitted to links with ISI & Lashkar and explained how Umesh Pal murder was 'plotted in jail'. Lawyers say 'police version' not admissible in court.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.