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Topic: Bulldozer

‘Demolitions can’t be retaliatory’ — SC issues notice to UP govt, but no stay on bulldozer drives

Apex court gives state three days to explain whether the demolitions carried out in Kanpur and Prayagraj over the weekend were in compliance with procedural and municipal laws.

‘Action begins’, ‘bulldozers roll’ – TV news treated razing of a family home like a film shoot

Several news channels supported and even justified the bulldozer demolition in Prayagraj as a legitimate punishment even before a trial.

UP Police’s brutality shows Indian law enforcement remains true to its colonial heritage

The 1923 Goondas Act, which laid the foundation for legislation like the UP Gangsters Act, established a principle: No crime needs to be committed for punishment.

Rupee isn’t the only thing falling, bulldozer for nation-building, and how ED could help Congress

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

UP bulldozer action ‘mockery of Constitution & fundamental rights’: Ex-judges, lawyers to CJI

The letter, signed by 12 prominent former judges & senior advocates, urged the top court to take suo motu action to arrest the deteriorating law & order situation in Uttar Pradesh.

‘After every Friday, comes Saturday’: Day after clashes over Prophet row, bulldozers in 2 UP cities

Adityanath’s media advisor posts cryptic tweet, while house of Kanpur violence accused’s kin was razed. In Prayagraj, cops arrested a man being probed for his role as ‘conspirator’.

Found ‘mischievous activity’ in raids, Assam Police say amid reports of homes being bulldozed

Batadrava Police Station was set on fire over allegations of custodial death of a fish trader. Police claim they identified 21 suspects but administration’s action sparks a row.  

Bulldozer, Hanuman Chalisa, Taj Mahal, Mughal — Want to make TV headlines? Pick any

Not all bulldozers will get the same TV treatment. JCB in Delhi gets the best carpet coverage. But if you want to be an overnight TV star, pick a religious angle.

‘Encroachment doesn’t see religion, so why should action against it’, says Delhi BJP chief

Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta spoke to ThePrint about anti-encroachment drives in Delhi, arrest of Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga and his party’s gameplan for the municipal elections.

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India will absorb Trump tariff impact due to its Achilles’ heel

Like China, India remains a big domestic market, which will continue to attract investment, but the US tariffs will make India unattractive for future investments.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Op Sindoor lesson: IAF chief bats for joint planning & coordination centre in Delhi, not theaterisation

Contrary to claims regarding implementation of theaterisation, ThePrint first reported on 17 June 2021 that it will be delayed. Now, ACM Singh bats for different structure.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.