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Topic: Lakhimpur Kheri

Unhappy with UP govt’s Lakhimpur Kheri probe, says SC, wants ex-HC judge to monitor it

The court suggests names of two retired judges of Punjab & Haryana HC, says not confident about the judicial commission set up by the UP govt.

Where Lakhimpur was a challenge to report, ground stories help to break ‘us’ vs ‘them’ binary

Truth be told, Lakhimpur was like trying to fit different puzzles together. That's why we didn't chase every video clip.

SIT arrests 2 persons in connection with lynching of BJP workers in Lakhimpur Kheri

The arrested individuals are Gurvinder Singh and Vichitra Singh, according to a statement issued by UP Police’s Crime Branch-Lakhimpur.

SC directs Yogi govt to grant protection to witnesses in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case

The apex court bench also sought status report from the UP govt on the killing of a journalist & asked forensic labs to expedite the process of submitting evidence in the case.

Ashish Mishra remanded in 2-day police custody in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case

This will be for the second time that Mishra, arrested for his alleged role in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, was remanded in police custody.

Lakhimpur Kheri shows Gandhi’s India no longer exists. Protests and dissent are unwelcome

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

‘We think you are dragging your feet’: SC to UP govt over delay in Lakhimpur Kheri status report

The top court pulls up UP govt, says the state has to 'identify and protect vulnerable witnesses'.

Supreme Court to hear Lakhimpur Kheri violence matter tomorrow

The top court is hearing the matter after two lawyers wrote to CJI seeking a judicial inquiry. Ten people, including MoS Ajay Mishra's son Ashish, have been arrested so far.

Boycott BJP or face music — Sikh farmer leaders in Uttarakhand warn community ahead of polls

Seething over Lakhimpur Kheri, Sikh farmer leaders say they will force community members to boycott BJP. But ruling party is unfazed, says will win community over before polls.

‘Jeebh chalana and jeep chadhana’ — Akhilesh Yadav hits out at BJP over Lakhimpur Kheri

Former UP CM Akhilesh says BJP govt’s tenure ‘full of failures’, blaming its 'wrong policies' for 'runaway inflation and high unemployment'.

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Dogs matter more to Indian middle class than people

Why do people who complain that our municipalities are incapable of offering proper shelter to dogs not worry about the pathetic shelter offered to refugees and victims of political persecution?

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.