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Saturday, September 20, 2025
TopicBulldozer

Topic: Bulldozer

Bulldozer action justified. Violence in UP no less than an act of terror

Acts of rioting are akin to anti-national activities that have an intent to terrorise the local population, and challenge the State and constitutional authorities.

‘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.

On Camera

Dismantling Iran proxies is a legacy issue for Netanyahu. And Iraq is his last battleground

For India, the strategic ripples are significant. The immediate concern is Pakistan’s diplomatic gain as it embeds itself deeper into the defence framework of the Middle East.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

2 Assam Rifles personnel killed as convoy ambushed in Manipur, on ‘same route Modi took’ fortnight ago

This is the first major attack on central security forces since last November, when a CRPF jawan was killed and four were injured in an ambush in Jiribam on Manipur-Assam border. 

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.