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Topic: Kuldeep Sengar

Custodial death of Unnao victim’s father: Why SC asked Delhi HC to hear Sengar bail plea ‘out of turn’

Observing that the case against Sengar involved offences of 'moral turpitude' and refusing to suspend Sengar's 10-year sentence, the SC acknowledged the need to hold an expeditious hearing.

Dehradun, Bareilly, Tamil Nadu attack—Indians are turning violent. Don’t keep blaming politics

People who commit violence don’t fear the police. They know that they can harass others, attack shops or even commit murder without being apprehended.

CBI moves SC against Delhi HC’s suspension of BJP ex-MLA Sengar’s life sentence in rape case

A Special CBI court in December 2019 handed Kuldeep Sengar a life sentence and a fine of Rs 25 lakh for the rape of a minor from his constituency.

Welcome to justice in India. Rules are different for Sengar, Asaram, Akhlaq’s killers

The new rule for powerful persons, or those who serve a particular ideology, is: So what if you have been found guilty and sent to jail? We will get you out in no time at all.

BJP pulls out ‘Sengar aide’ from polls after Unnao gang-rape survivor’s appeal to PM, Yogi   

UP BJP unit withdraws Arun Singh, in the race for the zila panchayat president post at Unnao, after survivor claimed he was allegedly involved in her gang-rape and father’s murder.

What is my mother’s mistake, questions Kuldeep Sengar’s daughter after BJP withdraws her ticket

Sangeeta Sengar, a sitting zilla panchayat president from Unnao, was set to contest the UP panchayat polls. However, BJP decided against fielding her.

BJP pulls Sengar’s wife out of polls after criticism, but villagers say ex-MLA’s a ‘good man’

BJP had nominated rape convict Kuldeep Sengar's wife Sangeeta for the upcoming UP panchayat polls, but withdrew her name after a week.

Kuldeep Sengar gets life imprisonment in Unnao rape case, to pay Rs 25 lakh in compensation

The special court also ordered the CBI to assess the threat to the Unnao woman and her family, and take necessary steps to ensure their protection.

Village head to powerful MLA, the rise of Kuldeep Sengar until 2017 Unnao rape case

Expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and his aides have been found guilty of kidnapping and gang-raping a minor in Unnao in 2017.

Verdict on Unnao MLA Kuldeep Sengar tomorrow — all you want to know about 2017 rape case

Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who has been a MLA in Unnao for 17 years, was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in June 2017.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.