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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicElgar Parishad

Topic: Elgar Parishad

NIA set to charge Gautam Navlakha, Hany Babu & 4 others in Bhima Koregaon case with ‘fresh proof’

The charge sheet, which has already been prepared, says the accused were operating as ‘part of the urban components of the Naxals’.

NIA probe into Bhima-Koregaon being used to crackdown on dissidents, say over 1,000 academics

In a joint statement, academics and scientists urge the government to end crackdown on 'urban naxals' and instead find the real culprits that caused Bhima-Koregaon violence in 2018.

NIA arrests 3 members of Kabir Kala Manch for ‘inciting violence’ in Bhima Koregaon 

Bhima Koregaon Shaurya Din Prerana Abhiyan has put out a video by Gorkhe and Gaichor, who are its members, in which the 2 men allege NIA had forced them to be witnesses in the case.

NIA summons Varavara Rao’s sons-in-law as witnesses in Elgar Parishad case

The two sons-in-law, a professor and a journalist respectively, of Telegu poet Varavara Rao have categorically denied any connection to the case.

Bombay HC denies bail to activist Sudha Bharadwaj in Elgar Parishad case

Bharadwaj sought bail on grounds that she suffered from chronic conditions which put her at higher risk of contracting Covid-19, which the NIA refuted.

With DU prof Hany Babu’s arrest, 4 academics now in custody in Bhima Koregaon violence case

Hany Babu & 11 others are accused of attending the Elgar Parishad, which allegedly triggered violence in Bhima Koregaon on 1 January 2018.

DU professor Hany Babu remanded to judicial custody till 21 August in Elgar Parishad case

The NIA, who had earlier accused Babu of having links with the CPI (M), arrested him on 28 July for his alleged involvement in the Elgar Parishad case.

9 dates in 48 days — HC drags feet on Covid bail plea of diabetic heart patient Sudha Bharadwaj

Activist Sudha Bharadwaj, arrested in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon violence, has cited her health to seek bail from Bombay HC.

DU professor Hany Babu sent to NIA custody till 4 August in Bhima Koregaon case

NIA submitted that the DU professor had links with CPI (Maoist) party and various letters recovered from seized electronic articles indicated his involvement in the case.

Noam Chomsky, Christophe Jaffrelot among 146 scholars demanding Varavara Rao’s release

The statement released by the scholars says Varavara Rao’s health condition suggests a 'clear neglect' by the authorities.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.