Topic: Delhi riots
Delhi court grants bail to Umar Khalid in 2020 Delhi riots case
The court Thursday while granting bail to the former JNU student said that he was not physically present at the scene of crime on the date of incident.
Delhi minorities panel sends notice to Delhi Police over Dasna priest’s comments on Prophet
Delhi Minorities Commission sent notice to Delhi Police taking suo motu cognisance of Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati's comments on Prophet Muhammad; police summons priest.
Delhi Police ‘reluctance’ to share info hampered relief work for riot-hit: Minorities panel
Committee on Welfare of Minorities, headed by MLA Amanatullah Khan, tabled its first report on February 2020 riots in Delhi assembly Thursday.
HC asks Delhi Police to ‘ascertain’ person responsible for leaking riots charge sheet to media
The Delhi High Court Friday pulled up Delhi Police for leaking the information before cognisance was taken by the concerned court.
Plan to use mercury in tadka to kill 2 jailed in Tihar for Delhi riots foiled, police say
A Muslim convict allegedly planned to murder 2 Hindu men lodged in Tihar for 'killing' Muslims in the 2020 riots. Delhi Police foiled the plan & arrested the conspirators.
Delhi court takes cognizance of sedition against Umar Khalid, 17 others in UAPA case
The 18 accused, which include Sharjeel Imam and Tahir Hussain, have been chargesheeted for allegedly being part of a premeditated conspiracy in the Delhi riots.
Delhi court cites ‘Crime and Punishment’ to drop murder charges against two in riots case
The court asked how case of attempt to murder can be made out against them when the victim himself is absent from the police investigation and has never been seen by the police.
Why Delhi riots panel hasn’t ruled on any of the 2,600 compensation claims it has received
Delay in appointments & Delhi govt not providing basic facilities has meant that the high court-appointed commission only began work last month.
A mother fights on to put faces to ‘policemen’ who fatally injured son during Delhi riots
Faizan is one of estimated 53 people killed in last year's Delhi riots. The youngster — along with 4 others — was allegedly assaulted by policemen in Kardampuri on 24 Feb.
How residents in riot-hit NE Delhi are rebuilding lives — these then-&-now photos tell the story
Shops, homes and other properties that were burnt or vandalised during the February 2020 riots in northeast Delhi have since been rebuilt.
India shouldn’t hope for too much from upcoming Turkey meet on Afghanistan
Thanks to US’ intervention, India will have a seat at the 10-day Istanbul conference beginning 24 April.
Amazon’s future CEO firm on India expansion amid protests by local vendors
Speaking to partners and customers in India, Andy Jassy announced a $250 million venture fund for startups working on innovations for small businesses, agriculture and health care solutions.
Defence
Backed by disruptive tech, China tried push & shove tactics but India stood firm: CDS Rawat
At the Raisina Dialogue, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat says some countries seek to reshape rules that govern global order via geopolitics coupled with geo-economics.
Why mosques in rear view mirror, like Kashi’s Gyanvapi, can crash India’s drive into future
Court’s order to ASI to survey Gyanvapi Mosque for remains of old Kashi Vishwanath Temple questions the optimism that Ayodhya wouldn’t be repeated.